The influence of electromagnetic fields on explosive equipment

Project No. BG02 #001

Status:

completed 12/1996

Aims:

Hypothesis that radio waves cause dangerous disruption to explosive equipment (e.g. in the vicinity of transmitters). Goal: determining safety distances between electrical explosive ignition systems and transmitters dependent on transmission frequency and transmitter performance.

Activities/Methods:

Determining connections and developing a mathematical programme

Results:

Standardised procedure for determining the required safety distances

Last Update:

15 Aug 2000

Project

Research institution(s):
  • Steinbruchs-Berufsgenossenschaft
  • Langenhagen
  • Dynamit Nobel AG
  • Universität der Bundeswehr
  • München
  • Fernmeldetechnisches Zentrum
  • Darmstadt
Branche(s):

non-metallic minerals

Type of hazard:

electrical hazards

Catchwords:

Brand- und Explosionsschutz, Anlagensicherheit, Schutzmaßnahmen

Description, key words:

Safety measures to prevent the unintentional triggering of explosions through radio waves