naSRPS EN 14591-2:2005

Explosion prevention and protection in underground mines - Protective systems - Part 2: Passive water trough barriers

Scope

This standard specifies requirements for explosion barriers in mines which are used as protection devices to prevent flame transmission in mine galleries due to the presence of mine gas/air, coal dust/air, or hybrid mixtures. This standard specifies test methods to verify operation requirements and to determine safe limits of use. It covers both active and passive systems. The standard also covers design guidance for use of explosion barriers in mines, installation requirements and maintenance requirements.

Related directives

NOTE: If the word "harmonized" (marked in green) is not found in the field with the name of the directive, it means that the European standard is not cited in the OJEU.