Introduction More and more research and development are going into improved insulation materials in an effort to make buildings more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. A building’s, machines, or energy system’s thermal performance may greatly benefit from the use of these materials because of their ability to reduce heat transmission. Research and development efforts must b...
9 Electric shock hazard under normal operating conditions 9.1 Testing on the outside 9.1.1 General 9.1.1.1 Requirements ACCESSIBLE parts shall not be HAZARDOUS LIVE. For interconnection with apparatus under the scope of other standards, circuits should comply with 9.1.1 and, depending upon the construction, with 8.5 or 8.6. In addition, when not connected to another apparatus, inaccessible con...
Introduction When evaluating how well a material or coating will hold up in a harsh environment, accelerated corrosion testing is essential. Salt spray test chambers and electrochemical techniques are two of the most prevalent types of accelerated corrosion testing. The purpose of this essay is to contrast these two strategies by examining their underlying assumptions, strengths, weaknesses, and p...
Introduction Spectroradiometer integrating sphere systems are now standard equipment for researchers working in the area of light measurement and characterization. These cutting-edge devices are vital for determining the efficiency, reliability, and uniformity of lighting in a wide range of applications. Research, product development, and quality control are just some of the many areas that benefi...
12 Tests for protection against access to hazardous parts indicated by the first characteristic numeral 12.1 Access probes Access probes to test the protection of persons against access to hazardous parts are given in table 6. 12.2 Test conditions The access probe is pushed against or (in case of the test for first characteristic numeral 2) inserted through any openings of the enclosure with the f...
When assessing the effectiveness of insulating materials, thermal conductivity is a key feature to take into account. Applications ranging from thermal insulation to electronics depend on these materials’ high thermal resistance. Thermal chambers are used as important instruments for performing thorough testing in order to precisely measure and evaluate thermal conductivity. Researchers and ...
Introduction Goniophotometry is a tried-and-true technology that has been used for a good number of years as a means of measuring and describing light. In order to keep up with the always shifting requirements of business, goniophotometers are also consistently advancing in their capabilities. This article focuses on new advancements in technology and other areas that have the potential to influen...
I. European standard The European standard is the evolution of a coding system that was introduced EN60529 for the first time in 1934 in Germany. It was first introduced into various national standards and then into international recommendations as well (see Section 18) 1. Numeration A special explanation follows to provide greater clarity of the numbering system: Due to the complicated structure...
Introduction Over the last several years, significant advancements have been made to the integrating sphere used in high-precision spectroradiometers. These advancements have made it possible to conduct measurements that are accurate and reliable for a diverse array of light sources, including LEDs. In the domain of precise light characterisation—which is in great demand across industries—futu...