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In Europe the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) has been in force since May 2002 and all organizations operating in the European Union are obliged to comply with it. Click here for frequently asked question about the PED.

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BS EN 60079-1:2007
Explosive atmospheres. Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures "d"


Part 1 of BS EN 60079 contains specific requirements for the construction and testing of electrical equipment with the type of protection flameproof enclosure ā€œdā€, intended for use in explosive gas atmospheres.

BS EN 60079-1 supplements and modifies the general requirements of IEC 60079-0.

  

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Specification for unfired fusion welded pressure vessels
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Transportable gas cylinders. Periodic inspection and testing of welded steel pressure drums

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Explosive atmospheres. Equipment repair, overhaul and reclamation

standard coverASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code sections 2007
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ASME Pressure vessels and boilers 2007
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