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IEC 60079-10-Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres-Part 10-Classification of hazardous areas
Publisher: IEC

IEC 79 classification of hazardous area zones. The British Standard BS 5345 Part 2 will become obsolete and replaced by BS/EN/IEC 60079-10. IntroductionWhen electrical equipment is used in locations where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or ignitible fibers or flyings, the Introduction When electrical These requirements apply to apparatus or parts of apparatus for installation and use in Class I, II, or III, Division 1 hazardous (classified) locations in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The factors relevant to the classifications of a hazardous area are the nature of the gases or dust present in the potentially explosive atmosphere. Zone classification: Zone 2: At end of definition insert: Note: The words 'places' and 'areas' are synonymous. Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 0: General requirements. Part 27 Fieldbus intrinsically safe concept (FISCO) Standards for Installation etc. 2 BS 970 Part 1: 1996 Wrought Steels for Mechanical and Allied Engineering Purposes 3 BS 2594: 1975 . Table 1 shows the IEC 79-10 zone classification used in Europe and most other parts of the world. Type 'n' equipment: Delete I.S./EN 50021. IEC 60079-10-Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres-Part 10-Classification of hazardous areas. IEC 60079-10-Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres-Part 10-Classification. Explosive atmospheres — Part 1: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures 'd' Delete I.S./EN 50018. Table 1 - IEC 79 classification of hazardous area zones.