DD IEC/TS 60519-5:2008

What is DD IEC/TS 60519-5 – Safety in plasma electroheat installations about? 

DD IEC/TS 60519-5 is a technical specification that specifies safety requirements applicable to 

• Thermal plasma torch systems: 
• Arc plasma systems 
• Inductive plasma systems 
• Installations using plasma torch systems: 
• Spraying equipment 
• Solid, liquid and gaseous charge heating and thermochemical treatment equipment 

For both plasma torch systems and installations using plasma torch systems, DD IEC/TS 60519-5 safety requirements for all components, including the electrical equipment, the cooling circuits, the gas supply circuits, the furnace or reactor and more generally, all other equipment associated with the use of the furnace or reactor. 

Safety and construction requirements for plasma torches for welding, cutting and allied processes are specified in BS IEC 60974-7. 

Who is DD IEC/TS 60519-5 - Safety in plasma electroheat installations for? 

DD IEC/TS 60519-5 on the safety in plasma electroheat installations is useful for: 

• Electric oven/furnace/reactor manufacturers  
• Plasma torch system component manufacturers 
• Product design engineers 
• Quality control and safety bodies 
• Regulatory bodies 
• Local and national authorities 

Why should you use DD IEC/TS 60519-5 - Safety in plasma electroheat installations? 

Designing equipment for electroheating of materials is a complex task. If you are a manufacturer of electroheat installations, adopting best industry safety requirements is essential in order to achieve adequate performance and safety. 

DD IEC/TS 60519-5 provides safety requirements in thermal plasma systems for design and installation features and operation and maintenance requirements of plasma systems and equipment. 

Thus, DD IEC/TS 60519-5 can assist in ensuring safety in plasma electroheat installations and maintaining overall operational and functional integrity.