GB/T 38301-2019

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Determination of limiting oxygen concentration (LOC) of flammable gases and vapours

可燃气体或蒸气极限氧浓度测定方法

Standard Type
GBT
ICS
13.220.01
CCS
C80
Status
Active
Issue Date
2019-12-10
Implementation
2020-04-01
Centralized Committee
国家消防救援局
Issuing Authority
国家市场监督管理总局、中国国家标准化管理委员会

Application Summary AI generated

This standard specifies the test method for determining the limiting oxygen concentration (LOC) of flammable gases and vapors, which is the minimum oxygen concentration in a mixture that will support combustion. It is applied in industrial safety contexts, such as chemical plants, oil and gas facilities, and confined space operations, to establish safe oxygen levels for preventing explosions during processes like storage, transport, or inerting. The standard is used by safety engineers and testing laboratories to evaluate and mitigate fire and explosion risks in environments where flammable substances are present.

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