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Hazardous Area Classification

The document defines hazardous area zones, gas groups, temperature classes, and electrical protection types for explosive environments according to IEC standards. Zone 0 refers to an area with an explosive gas atmosphere present continuously. Zone 1 is an area where an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur during normal operation. Zone 2 is an area where an explosive atmosphere is not likely but possible. Gas groups define the type of gas, such as methane or hydrogen. Temperature classes specify the auto-ignition temperature of a gas or vapor. Electrical protection types indicate equipment certified for different zones, such as flameproof enclosures for Zone 1 or 2 areas.

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Hazardous Area Classification

The document defines hazardous area zones, gas groups, temperature classes, and electrical protection types for explosive environments according to IEC standards. Zone 0 refers to an area with an explosive gas atmosphere present continuously. Zone 1 is an area where an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur during normal operation. Zone 2 is an area where an explosive atmosphere is not likely but possible. Gas groups define the type of gas, such as methane or hydrogen. Temperature classes specify the auto-ignition temperature of a gas or vapor. Electrical protection types indicate equipment certified for different zones, such as flameproof enclosures for Zone 1 or 2 areas.

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Hazardous Area Classification

Zone of Hazardous Area

Description as per IEC 60079-10

Zone 0

an area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is


present continuously or for long periods or
frequently

Zone 1

an area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is


likely to occur in normal operation
occasionally

Zone 2

area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is not


likely to occur in normal operation but, if it
does occur, will persist for a short period only

Non Hazardous Area

an area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is


not expected to be present in quantities
such as to require special precautions for the
construction, installation and use of equipment

Gas Group

Description as per IEC 60079-20

Group I

equipment for mines susceptible to firedamp


equipment for places with an explosive gas atmosphere other than mines
susceptible to firedamp

Group II

Temperature Class

Group IIA

Methanol, Benzene, Methane etc

Group IIB

Ethanol etc

Group IIC

Hydrogen etc

Gas or Vapour Auto Ignition Temperature as per


IEC 60079-20

T1

> 450 oC

T2

300<T<=450

T3

200<T<=300

T4

135<T<=200

T5

100<T<=135

T6

85<T<=100

Ex Electrical Protection Type

Description

Suitable for Zone

Ex d

Flameproof enclosure

Zone 1, Zone 2

Ex e

Increased safety

Zone 1, Zone 2

Ex ia

Intrinsic safety

Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2

Ex ib

Intrinsic safety

Zone 1, Zone 2

Ex ic

Intrinsic safety

Zone 2

Ex nR

Restricted breathing

Zone 2

Simply example how to specify in our data sheet:

Zone 1 Ex d IIC T3 (Hazardous Zone Ex Electrical Protection Type Gas Group Temperature Class)

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