EXPLOSIONPROOF EQUIPMENT

This article is third in a series on electrical installations in hazardous locations. It explains the concept of the explosionproof enclosure, which assumes that flammable gases and vapors may enter the enclosure and that a source of ignition would create an internal explosion. The enclosure is therefore designed to withstand the explosion and prevent its propagation to the hazardous area surrounding the enclosure. Following a summary of general design principles, the designs of specific types of explosionproof enclosures and fittings are described and guidelines for the maintenance of explosionproof equipment are given.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Authors:
  • Crenweige, R N
• Conference:
  • Proceedings of the Marine Safety Council
• Publication Date: 1988-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • Volume: 45
  • Issue Number: No.6

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Atmosphere; Hazards
• Old TRIS Terms: Electrical safety; Explosionproofing; Hazardous atmospheres
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00656295
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM