SIST EN ISO 21904-3:2018

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SIST EN ISO 21904-3:2018
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Health and safety in welding and allied processes - Requirements, testing and marking of
equipment for air filtration - Part 3: Determination of the capture efficiency of on-torch
welding fume extraction devices (ISO 21904-3:2018)
Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutz beim Schweißen und bei verwandten Verfahren -
Anforderungen, Prüfung und Kennzeichnung von Luftreinigungssystemen - Teil 3:
Bestimmung des Erfassungsgrades von brennerintegrierten Absaugeinrichtungen für
Schweißrauch (ISO 21904-3:2018)
Hygiène et sécurité en soudage et techniques connexes - Exigences, essais et
marquage des équipements de filtration d'air - Partie 3: Détermination de l'efficacité de
captage des torches aspirantes (ISO 21904-3:2018)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 21904-3:2018
ICS:
13.100 Varnost pri delu. Industrijska Occupational safety.
higiena Industrial hygiene
25.160.01 Varjenje, trdo in mehko Welding, brazing and
spajkanje na splošno soldering in general
SIST EN ISO 21904-3:2018 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN ISO 21904-3
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

March 2018
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.100; 25.160.01
English Version

Health and safety in welding and allied processes -
Requirements, testing and marking of equipment for air
filtration - Part 3: Determination of the capture efficiency
of on-torch welding fume extraction devices (ISO 21904-
3:2018)
Hygiène et sécurité en soudage et techniques connexes Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutz beim Schweißen und
- Exigences, essais et marquage des équipements de bei verwandten Verfahren - Anforderungen, Prüfung
filtration d'air - Partie 3: Détermination de l'efficacité und Kennzeichnung von Luftreinigungssystemen - Teil
de captage des torches aspirantes (ISO 21904-3:2018) 3: Bestimmung des Erfassungsgrades von
brennerintegrierten Absaugeinrichtungen für
Schweißrauch (ISO 21904-3:2018)
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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 21904-3:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 "Welding
and allied processes" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 “Welding and allied
processes”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2018, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2018.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 21904-3:2018 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 21904-3:2018 without any
modification.


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SIST EN ISO 21904-3:2018
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 21904-3
First edition
2018-02
Health and safety in welding and
allied processes — Requirements,
testing and marking of equipment for
air filtration —
Part 3:
Determination of the capture
efficiency of on-torch welding fume
extraction devices
Hygiène et sécurité en soudage et techniques connexes — Exigences,
essais et marquage des équipements de filtration d'air —
Partie 3: Détermination de l'efficacité de captage des torches
aspirantes
Reference number
ISO 21904-3:2018(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Test equipment and materials . 2
5.1 General requirement . 2
5.2 Test equipment . 2
6 Test procedure . 4
6.1 Preliminary tests . 4
6.1.1 Setting the shielding gas flow rate . 4
6.1.2 Measuring the flow rates and determination of leakage . 4
6.1.3 Establishing the arcing time for total fume emission rate test . 5
6.1.4 Setting up the test equipment . 5
6.2 Capture efficiency tests . 6
6.2.1 General. 6
6.2.2 Test procedure . 6
6.2.3 Calculation of the results . 7
7 Test parameters for generating capture efficiency data . 8
8 Test report . 9
Annex A (informative) Equipment notes .10
Annex B (normative) Trial tests .12
Annex C (informative) Examples of test chambers .14
Annex D (normative) Test procedures.16
Annex E (informative) Data processing for test method 3 .17
Annex F (normative) Test parameters form to be filled .19
Annex G (informative) Information about the necessity to measure leakage .20
Bibliography .21
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Foreword
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Introduction
Welding generates fumes and gases which, if inhaled, can be harmful to human health. Therefore,
control of the fume and gases needs to be exercised to minimize worker exposure.
The most effective method of welding fume control is local exhaust ventilation (LEV) which captures
the fumes at source before they enter the general environment and the breathing zone of workers.
One form of LEV used in welding is on-torch extraction in which the extraction system is either an
integral part of the welding torch or is attached to it close to the arc area. Anecdotal evidence within the
fabrication industry suggested that it is impossible to capture fume efficiently while maintaining weld
metal integrity but research (see Bibliography entry [6]) has shown this not to be the case, certainly as
far as weld metal porosity is concerned.
It has been presumed in the drafting of this document that appropriately qualified and experienced
people would execute its provisions and interpret the results obtained.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 21904-3:2018(E)
Health and safety in welding and allied processes —
Requirements, testing and marking of equipment for air
filtration —
Part 3:
Determination of the capture efficiency of on-torch
welding fume extraction devices
1 Scope
This document defines a laboratory method for measuring the welding fume capture efficiency of on-
torch extraction systems. The procedure only prescribes a methodology, leaving selection of the test
parameters to the user, so that the effect of different variables can be evaluated.
It is applicable to integrated on-torch systems and to systems where a discrete extraction system
is attached to the welding torch close to the arc area. The methodology is suitable for use with all
continuous wire welding processes, all material types and all welding parameters.
The method can be used to evaluate the effects of variables such as extraction flow rate, extract nozzle
position, shielding gas flow rate, welding geometry, welding torch angle, fume emission rate, etc., on
capture efficiency.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 15767, Workplace atmospheres — Controlling and characterizing uncertainty in weighing collected
aerosols
ISO/IEC Guide 98 (all parts), Uncertainty of measurement
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
test chamber
semi-enclosed extracted chamber in which welding fume capture efficiency testing is performed
3.2
isokinetic sampler
device for collecting aerosol samples at the same velocity as the air being sampled
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3.3
test chamber sampling duct
duct between the test chamber and an extraction fan in which all the fume generated can be collected
or sampled isokinetically
3.4
emission rate
mass of the particles emitted by the welding fume source per unit time
Note 1 to entry: The emission rate is expressed in mg/s.
4 Principle
Automatic welding is performed using the on-torch extraction torch under test, on a test piece, inside
a continuously extracted test chamber. Testing is carried out using identical welding parameters with
and without the on-torch extraction activated. The ratio of measurements in the test chamber sampling
duct is used to calculate the capture efficiency of the on-torch extraction torch.
Three methods of measuring the fume can be used. Two methods employ gravimetric measurement.
The first method measures the total fume generated while second method employs isokinetic sampling
in the test chamber sampling duct. The third method employs a direct reading measuring technique in
the test chamber sampling duct.
5 Test equipment and materials
5.1 General requirement
The test setup shall enable containment of the fume generated in the arc area within the test chamber
while ensuring the air velocity in the welding area below the torch does not exceed 0,2 m/s without
welding and with the on-torch extraction off. See also B.1.
NOTE It is possible that not all of the fume generated by spatter production be contained within the test
chamber.
5.2 Test equipment
5.2.1 Test chamber, constructed of materials that withstand close proximity to the heat and spatter
generated by the welding or designed so that the materials used are sufficiently distant from the arc to
avoid problems arising from heat and spatter generation. See Figures C.1 and C.2.
Compliance with the requirements of 5.1 shall be verified.
5.2.2 Isokinetic samplers.
The sample flow rate shall be such that the velocity through the sample inlet is the same as the
surrounding air velocity.
This ensures that:
— the particle size distribution is not affected by the sampling process; and
— the sample represents the particles present in the sampling duct. See also B.2 and B.3.
5.2.3 Total fume and isokinetic filters, manufactured from glass or quartz fibre, with particle
retention properties down to approximately 1 µm to 2 µm.
The filters shall not tear or perforate during testing (see A.2) and shall not be so friable that fibres can
be lost from the filters during handling.
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Filters shall be treated according to the procedures defined in ISO 15767.
5.2.4 Extraction fan, capable of maintaining a constant flow rate (±2 %) in the test chamber sampling
duct during testing when using during testing with isokinetic sampling or direct reading equipment.
The air flow generated by the fan shall be capable of retaining the entire fume generated within the test
chamber (see A.3).
5.2.5 On-torch extraction unit, capable of maintaining a constant flow rate (±2 %) in the on-torch
extraction line during testing.
5.2.6 Equipment for measuring welding current, welding voltage, wire feed speed and arcing
time, capable of measuring the current, voltage, wire feed speed and arcing time within ±1 %.
Electronic integrating equipment with frequent sampling intervals and a logging capability is
recommended.
In the absence of such equipment, current may be measured using a shunt or a Hall effect probe
connected to a moving coil meter. Voltage may be measured using a moving coil meter. Wire feed speed
may be determined by measuring the length of wire exiting the welding torch in a measured time.
5.2.7 Equipment for direct-reading of fume concentration, with a reading that is directly
proportional to the fume concentration with a maximum linearity error of 5 % over the expected
concentration range.
NOTE Equipment suitable for direct-reading of fume concentration is described for example in
CEN/TR 16013.
5.2.8 Equipment for measuring the mass of fume collected.
— Balance capable of measuring the mass of isokinetic sample filters and isokinetic sample filters
plus fume with an accuracy of ±0,01 mg or better.
— Balance capable of measuring the mass of total fume collection filters and total fume collection
filters plus fume with an accuracy of ±1 mg or better.
5.2.9 Equipment for measuring shielding gas volume flow rate, calibrated for the shielding gas in
use, capable of measuring the volume flow rate to within ±5 % or better. See A.4.
5.2.10 Device for automatic welding, permitting the capture efficiency test to be performed under
automated conditions, capable of advancing the test piece under a stationary welding torch at an
appropriate rate (welding speed).
It shall be possible to secure the test piece to the device, such that it cannot bow during welding.
5.2.11 Device for measuring contact tip to workpiece distance (CTWD).
— Gauge, made by machining a metal block to a thickness equivalent to the required CTWD to within
±5 % or better; or
— Metal wedge with distance markings at appropriate points.
5.2.12 Device for measuring static pressure, capable of measuring static air pressure in the on-torch
extraction line with an uncertainty of measurement not exceeding ±1 % of the reading. See A.6.
5.2.13 Device for measuring the mass flow rate to an accuracy of ±5 % or better (e.g. according to
ISO 5167). See A.7.
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5.2.14 Test pieces, of a material and dimensions that are suitable for the capture efficiency test to be
carried out, that allow a weld of sufficient length to be continuously deposited. See A.5.
The same batch of filler wire and test pieces shall be used for each test series.
6 Test procedure
6.1 Preliminary tests
6.1.1 Setting the shielding gas flow rate
Set the shielding gas flow rate using the equipment described in 5.2.9.
6.1.2 Measuring the flow rates and determination of leakage
Measure the mass flow rate at two points shown in Figure 1, without welding, by using appropriate
devices and calculate the air volume flow rate. See also A.7 and Annex G.
Key
1 device to permit mass flow rate measurement at extraction inlet on the connector of the torch
2 measurement point of the mass flow rate at the connector Q
m,c
3 connection between the torch and the extraction system
4 on-torch extraction torch
5 device to permit mass flow rate measurement at extraction inlet on the torch (see A.7)
6 measurement point of the mass flow rate at the nozzle Q
m,n
7 sealing
a
Airflow.
Figure 1 — Points for measuring the flow rate
QQ−
m,cm,n
The leakage ratio is
Q
m,c
where
Q is the mass flow rate in the nozzle;
m,n
Q is the mass flow rate in the connector.
m,c
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From Q and Q , the volume flow rates (Q and Q ) are calculated with the theoretical conditions
m,n m,c v,n v,c
of temperature and pressure of 20 °C and 101 325 Pa (1 013,25 hPa):
Q
m
Q =
v
ρ
3
where ρ is the air density at 20 °C = 1,204 kg/m .
6.1.3 Establishing the arcing time for total fume emission rate test
Follow the procedure stated in B.4.
6.1.4 Setting up the test equipment
Set up the test equipment as shown in Figure 2, in an interference-free environment (see A.8).
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Key
1 method 1 (total mass measurement), according to Table 1
2 method 2 (isokinetic sampling with a weighed filter), according to Table 1
3 method 3 (direct reading in the duct or after isokinetic sampling), according to Table 1
4 flowrate measurement at connector of the torch
5 static pressure measurement
6 total fume filter
7 welding unit
8 sample filter
9 direct reading instrument
10 flowrate measurement in sampling duct
11 extraction fan
12 on-torch extraction unit fan
Figure 2 — Setup for the different measurement methods
6.2 Capture efficiency tests
6.2.1 General
Before starting the capture efficiency test, make sure that all welding conditions and flow rates are set
to the desired values by performing trial tests. Guidance on performing trial tests is given in Annex B.
6.2.2 Test procedure
The steps for carrying out the three different test methods are given in Table 1. For the setup for the
different measurement methods, see Figure 2.
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Table 1 — Test procedure
Step
Method 1 Method 2 Method 3
number
1 Switch on the on-torch extraction unit.
Measure and record the static pressure at the entry to the extraction system on the welding
2
torch. See A.6.
Measure and record the air flow rate at the entry to the extraction system on the welding torch.
3
See A.7.
Position the probe in the
Install a pre-weighed filter in the appropriate position, see
4 appropriate position, see
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Renew or reposition the test piece so that the next weld will be on unused material.
Check that the CTWD is correct, see Annex D.
5
Position the test piece under the torch, ready to commence welding, at least 25 mm from any
edge. Switch on the extraction fan to the test chamber (5.2.1). Check the flow rate and, if neces-
sary, adjust to the value established according to B.2.
Switch on the pump for the
Start to record the
6 isokinetic sampler. Check and
concentration signal.
adjust the flow rate, if necessary.
Start the device for automatic welding. Wait for the initial pulse of shielding gas to disappear and
a stable shielding gas flow rate is obtained.
Commence welding and begin timing.
7
Stop welding after the required arcing time and record the time. For determining the required
arcing time see B.4.
Leave the extraction fan on until the fume generated has been cleared from the test chamber (at
least 60 s).
Switch off the pump to the Stop recording the
8
isokinetic sampler. concentration signal.
9 Switch off the on-torch extraction unit and the extraction fan.
10 Remove the filter and reweigh it after appropriate conditioning.
11 Repeat steps 4 to 10, i.e. with the on-torch extraction off.
Repeat steps 1 to 11 four times, i.e. five tests with the on-torch extraction on and five tests with
12
the on-torch extraction off.
6.2.3 Calculation of the results
The steps for carrying out the calculations for the three different test methods are given in Table 2.
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Table 2 — Calculation of test results
Step
n
...