Re: [PSES] Spark Ignition Source

2016-08-16 Thread Kevin Robinson
A common source used for calibration of the spark test chamber for intrinsic safety testing is a 95 mH air core inductor connected to a 24vDC source with current limiting that is adjusted based on the gas group you are using.   Kevin Robinson On Tue, Aug 16, 2016 at 7:57 PM -0400, "Doug

Re: [PSES] Spark Ignition Source

2016-08-16 Thread Brian O'Connell
Is typically two different things - the ASTM E2019/EN13821 MIE stuff or the Mil stuff based on an LEL mix. Has been a very long while since these tests were witnessed, but do remember that the MIE tests can be rather sensitive to the shape of the VI curve per time, so L needs good control.