Practical Electrical Equipment and Installations in Hazardous Areas
- 1st Edition - February 15, 2005
- Imprint: Newnes
- Authors: Geoffrey Bottrill, Derek Cheyne, G Vijayaraghavan
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 6 3 9 8 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 4 8 0 1 6 - 9
This book provides the reader with an understanding of the hazards involved in using electrical equipment in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres. It is based on the newly adopted… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThis book provides the reader with an understanding of the hazards involved in using electrical equipment in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres. It is based on the newly adopted international IEC79 Series of Standards that are now harmonizing and replacing older national Standards. Explosion-proof installations can be expensive to design, install and operate. The strategies and techniques described in this book can significantly reduce costs whilst maintaining plant safety. The book explains the associated terminology and its correct use - 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. The IEC standards require that engineering staff and their management are trained effectively and safely in Hazardous Areas, and this book is designed to help fulfill that need. A basic understanding of instrumentation and electrical theory would be of benefit to the reader, but no previous knowledge of hazardous area installation is required.
* An engineer's guide to the hazards and best practice for using electrical equipment in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres.* Fully in line with the newly adopted international standards, the IEC79 series.* Clear explanations of terminology and background information make this the most accessible book on this subject.
Professional engineers, Specialist students, Anyone involved in design, specification, installation, commissioning, maintenance or documentation of industrial instrumentation, control and electrical systems, including: Electrical Installation Technicians, Instrumentation and Control Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Instrumentation Technicians, Design Engineers, Other technicians and non-engineers working in potentially explosive areas
Background to Hazardous Areas, Zones and Definitions, Flameproofing, Intrinsic Safety, Increased Safety, Prevention of Sparking, Purge and pressurization, Combined and other methods of Protection, Electrical Hazards, Grounding and Bonding and Testing, Standards, Certification, Certificates, Marking and Approval, Code of Practice for selection and installation of Ex Equipment, Maintenance, Fault Finding and repairs of Ex Equipment
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 15, 2005
- Imprint: Newnes
- No. of pages: 424
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780750663984
- eBook ISBN: 9780080480169
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Geoffrey Bottrill
Affiliations and expertise
Bottrill and Associates, London, United KingdomGV
G Vijayaraghavan
Affiliations and expertise
Vijayaraghavan and Associates, Mumbai, IndiaRead Practical Electrical Equipment and Installations in Hazardous Areas on ScienceDirect