EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - PART 10-1: CLASSIFICATION OF AREAS - EXPLOSIVE GAS ATMOSPHERES
International Electrotechnical Committee
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General
5 Area classification methodology
6 Release of flammable substance
7 Type of zone
8 Extent of zone
9 Documentation
Annex A (informative) - Suggested presentation of
hazardous areas
Annex B (informative) - Estimation of sources of
release
Annex C (informative) - Ventilation guidance
Annex D (informative) - Estimation of hazardous
zones
Annex E (informative) - Examples of hazardous
area classification
Annex F (informative) - Schematic approach to
classification of hazardous areas
Annex G (informative) - Flammable mists
Annex H (informative) - Hydrogen
Annex I (informative) - Hybrid mixtures
Annex J (informative) - Useful equations in
support to hazardous area classification
Annex K (informative) - Industry codes and
national standards
Bibliography
Specifies with the classification of areas where flammable gas or vapour hazards may arise and may then be used as a basis to support the proper selection and installation of equipment for use in hazardous areas.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | International Electrotechnical Committee |
| Committee | TC 31 |
