SIST EN 746-5:2001

Industrial thermoprocessing equipment - Part 5: Particular safety requirements for salt bath thermoprocessing equipment

This part of EN 746 gives the specific hazards and safety requirements for the melting and use of molten salt that shall be provided by the manufacturer for Salt Bath Industrial Thermoprocessing Equipment, whether it is used as an independent unit or an integrated part of a plant. The limits of the equipment will include any transportation equipment which is located wholly or partially in the bath. This part of EN 746 does not cover the handling, storage, transport disposal, transfer or regeneration of the salts and processed material outside the limits of the equipment.

Industrielle Thermoprozeßanlagen - Teil 5: Besondere Sicherheitsanforderungen an Salzbad-Wärmebehandlungseinrichtungen und -anlagen

Dieser Teil der prEN 746 nennt bestimmte Gefährdungen und legt die Sicherheitsanforderungen für das Schmelzen und die Nutzung von geschmolzenem Salz fest, die der Hersteller der Salzbad-Wärmebehandlungseinrichtungen und -anlage erfüllen muß, und zwar unabhängig davon, ob die Anlage eine selbständige Einheit darstellt oder Bestandteil einer umfassenderen Anlage ist. Die Begrenzung der Einrichtung beinhaltet auch Transporteinrichtungen, die sich ganz oder teilweise im Bad befinden.

Equipements thermiques industriels - Partie 5: Prescriptions particulieres de sécurité pour les équipements thermiques a bain de sel

La présente partie de l'EN 746 indique les phénomènes dangereux spécifiques et les exigences de sécurité relatives à la fusion et à l'utilisation du sel en fusion qui doivent être fournies par le fabricant d'équipements thermiques à bain de sel, qu'ils soient utilisés comme matériels indépendants ou comme éléments intégrés à une installation. Les limites des équipements incluent tout équipement de transport situé entièrement ou partiellement dans le bain. La présente partie ne couvre pas la manutention, le stockage, le transport, l'élimination, etc.

Industrial thermoprocessing equipment - Part 5: Particular safety requirements for salt bath thermoprocessing equipment

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2001
• ICS: 25.180.01 - Industrial furnaces in general
• Technical Committee: SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Jun-2001
• Due Date: 01-Jun-2001
• Completion Date: 01-Jun-2001
• Directive: 98/37/EC - Machinery
• Mandate: M/BC/CEN/88/13 - Standardization request to CEN/CENELEC relating to machinery
• Ref Project: EN 746-5:2000 - Industrial thermoprocessing equipment - Part 5: Particular safety requirements for salt bath thermoprocessing equipment

Overview

EN 746-5:2000 is a CEN standard that sets out the particular safety requirements for salt bath thermoprocessing equipment. It applies to equipment where molten salt is melted and used as part of industrial thermoprocessing operations, whether the salt bath unit is an independent machine or integrated into a plant. The standard defines the specific hazards manufacturers must address for safe operation within the physical limits of the equipment. It does not cover handling, storage, transport, disposal, transfer or regeneration of salts and processed materials outside the equipment boundaries.

Key Topics

EN 746-5 focuses on safety aspects specific to salt bath thermoprocessing and typically addresses the following subject areas (as provided in the scope and structure of the standard):

• Identification of hazards associated with molten salt use and immersion equipment.
• Manufacturer-provided safety measures that must be incorporated into design and documentation.
• Equipment limits - the standard covers components and transport mechanisms located wholly or partly within the salt bath.
• Operational safety boundaries - clarifies what remains outside the standard (external handling, storage and regeneration of salts).
• Safety documentation and instructions that manufacturers must supply for safe installation, operation and maintenance.

(Note: EN 746-5 defines the particular safety requirements; specific technical parameters such as temperatures, materials or alarm setpoints are detailed in the standard text and not repeated here.)

Applications

This standard is essential for organizations and professionals involved with salt bath furnaces and molten-salt thermoprocessing, including:

• Manufacturers and designers of salt bath industrial thermoprocessing equipment
• Plant engineers and integration teams specifying equipment safety features
• Safety and compliance officers responsible for machinery conformity with CEN standards
• Purchasing and procurement teams evaluating equipment for production lines
• Inspectors and maintenance personnel applying manufacturer instructions within equipment limits

EN 746-5 helps reduce risks inherent to molten salt processes and supports safe design, installation, and operation of salt bath systems in sectors such as metal heat treatment, surface engineering and process manufacturing.

Related Standards

• EN 746 series (Industrial thermoprocessing equipment) - other parts address general and specific safety requirements for different furnace types and installations.
• National and EU machinery safety regulations - used together with EN 746-5 to demonstrate conformity with legal safety obligations.

Keywords: EN 746-5:2000, salt bath thermoprocessing, molten salt, industrial thermoprocessing equipment, salt bath furnace safety, CEN standard.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2001
Industrial thermoprocessing equipment - Part 5: Particular safety requirements for
salt bath thermoprocessing equipment
Industrial thermoprocessing equipment - Part 5: Particular safety requirements for salt
bath thermoprocessing equipment
Industrielle Thermoprozeßanlagen - Teil 5: Besondere Sicherheitsanforderungen an
Salzbad-Wärmebehandlungseinrichtungen und -anlagen
Equipement
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