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Published 29 May 2020
Explosion Protection & Hazardous Area Equipment Hazcon Inc. provides a full suite of consulting services for manufacturers of electrical equipment for hazardous locations and explosive atmospheres. Their primary focus is to help manufacturers prepare for all phases of certification of these products – from product design, approval and installation...
Published 29 May 2020
Optical Radiation is a Source of Ignition in Hazardous Areas. The use of optical radiation in hazardous locations has increased significantly in measurement, control system applications, analysis, lightning technology, signal and power transmission and telecommunications. Optical radiation, especially when the optical signal is unconfined, can be considered as a...
Published 29 May 2020
What is a “Process Seal”? “Process seal” is a seal that is used for process-connected equipment intended for connection to an external system containing process fluids in order to prevent the migration of flammable or combustible process fluids into the wiring system in non-hazardous areas or other classified areas....
Published 29 May 2020
Purging & Pressurizing Techniques in hazardous locations. Purging is a method where a flow of air or inert gas is maintained in an enclosure installed in a classified hazardous area to prevent or reduce the risk of explosive atmosphere occurring. Pressurizing is a method where the pressure of air...
Published 29 May 2020
“Class I, Division 1” Electrical Rotating Machines Electrical machines with “Class I, Division 1” marking are based on “explosion-proof” design. In order to get “C1D1” marking, there are two steps: 1) Ordinary location requirement per standards CSA C22.2 No. 100 for Canada and UL 1004 for the USA. These...
