Practical Electrical Equipment and Installations in Hazardous Areas By Geoffrey Bottrill, Derek Cheyne and G. Vijayaraghavan

Practical Electrical Equipment and Installations in Hazardous Areas By Geoffrey Bottrill, Derek Cheyne and G. Vijayaraghavan

Contents : 

1 Introduction

2 Electrical energy, ignition and flammability

3 Area classification

4 Design philosophy and selection] of equipment/apparatus\

5 Protection concept

6 Protection concept

7 Protection concept

8 Protection concept ‘i’ principles

9 Protection concept

10 Other concepts

11 Earthing and bonding

12 Installations

13 Inspection and maintenance

14 Safe working practices

15 Fault-finding and testing

16 ATEX Directive

Preface :

This book provides delegates with an understanding of the hazards involved in using electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres. It is based on the newly adopted international IEC 79 Series of Standards that are now replacing the older national standards and are directly applicable to most countries in the world (including North America). Explosion-proof installations can be expensive to design, install and operate. The wider approaches described in these standards can significantly reduce costs whilst maintaining plant safety. The book explains the associated terminology and its correct use. It covers from area classification through to the selection of explosion-protected electrical apparatus, describing how protection is achieved and maintained in line with these international requirements. Standards require that engineering staff and their management are trained effectively d safely in hazardous areas and this book is designed to help fulfil that need.