Classifying explosion-prone areas for the petroleum, chemical, and related industries
The degree of danger in the atmosphere of a hazardous location needs to be determined prior to selecting an acceptable electrical equipment installation. If maximum safety is the predominant factor in determining the type of electrical installations, the cost of electrical equipment will be extremel...
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| Format | Electronic eBook |
| Language | English |
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Park Ridge, N.J., U.S.A. :
Noyes Publications,
©1995.
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| Online Access | Full text |
| ISBN | 1591245710 9781591245711 9780815513667 0815513666 9780815516446 0815516444 1282769235 9781282769236 |
| Physical Description | 1 online resource (xiv, 428 pages) : illustrations |
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Section 1. Fundamentals
- Flammable and Combustible Principles of Hazardous Products
- Classifying Sources of Hazard
- The Extent of Explosion Danger for NEC Class I Locations
- Spatial Considerations
- The Degree of Explosion Danger for NEC Class H Locations
- Ventilation Requirements
- Electrical Equipment for NEC Class I Locations
- Electrical Equipment for NEC Class II, Group F Locations
- Intrinsically Safe Equipment and Wiring
- Installation of Electrical Instruments in Hazardous Locations
- Hydrogen Gas
- Cathodic Protection
- Static Electricity
- Grounding of Tanks, Pipelines, and Tank Cars
- Grounding Requirements for Electrical Equipment
- Application of Seals in NEC Class I Locations
- Application of Seals in NEC Class II Locations
- Section 2. Application of Fundamentals
- Appendix: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids
- Definitions
- Bibliography
- Index.