Electrical Safety in Flammable Gas/Vapor Laden Atmospheres

by W.O.E. Korver

Overview

This book provides comprehensive coverage of electrical system installation within areas where flammable gases and liquids are handled and processed. The accurate hazard evaluation of flammability risks associated with chemical and petrochemical locations is critical in determining the point at which the costs of electrical equipment and installation are balanced with explosion safety requirements. The book offers the most current code requirements along with tables and illustrations as analytic tools. Environmental characteristics are covered in Section 1 along with recommended electrical installation and safety recommendations. Section 2 treats a number of application illustrations in detail. Section 3 presents examples for the application of classifying NEC Class 1 locations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815514497
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	12/31/2001
Series:	Safety, Health & Hygiene
Pages:	465
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Flammable and Combustible Principles of Hazardous ProductsClassifying Sources of HazardThe Extent of Explosion Danger for NEC Class I LocationsSpatial ConsiderationsThe Degree of Explosion Danger for NEC Class II LocationsVentilation RequirementsElectrical Equipment for NEC Class I LocationsElectrical Equipment for NEC Class II, Group F LocationsIntrinsically Safe Equipment and WiringInstallation of Electrical Instruments in Hazardous LocationsHydrogen GasCathodic ProtectionStatic ElectricityGrounding of Tanks, Pipelines, and Tank CarsGrounding Requirements for Electrical EquipmentApplication of Seals in NEC Class I LocationsApplication of Seals in NEC Class II LocationsApplication of Fundamentals (General Requirements for Groups A-K)ExamplesProperties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Vapor

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Comprehensive coverage of electrical system installation within areas where flammable gases and liquids are handled and processed. Offers the most current code requirements.