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ATEX Ratings, Intrinsic Safety, Hazardous Areas and Explosive Atmospheres


Please note that this page provides helpful information only, detailed reference should be taken from an appropriate accredited agency or organisation. Protection Concepts Zone 0 1 Hazard In which an explosive gas/air mixture is continuously present for long periods In which an explosive gas/air mixture is likely to occur in normal operation. Protection Concepts Exia or Exs Exd. Exe, Exib, Exp, Exia, Exs

Characteristics of Substances Flashpoint This is the lowest temperature at which a liquid generates sufficient vapour to support ignition. This vapour can be ignited in many ways including temperature or energy (i.e. a spark) Ignition Temperature This is the lowest temperature at which the vapour will be ignited. This defines the temperature class. Classification of maximum surface temperatures of electrical apparatus (CENELEC) Temp. Class Max. Surface Temp. <450C <300C <200C <135C <100C <85C

All concepts suitable In which an explosive gas/air mixture is not likely for Zone 0 & 1, ExN, to occur in normal operation. ExO and Exq

Standards For Methods Of Protection Method Of Protection General requirement Oil immersion Pressurisation Powder filling Flameproof Increased safety Intrinsic safety Non-incendive Encapsulation Special * ia: Zone 0, 1, 2 / Permitted Zone Of Use In UK 2 1 or 2 2 1 or 2 1 or 2 * 0, 1 or 2 2 1 or 2 1 or 2 Code Letter IEC, EX.., CENELEC, EEX o p q d e ia or ib n# m s

T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 Apparatus Group (Energy Ignition)

All surface industry gases/vapours are classed as Group II gases. Group II is divided into 3 sub groups: IIA High energy is required to ignite. Less intense explosion. (Propane) IIB Less energy is required to ignite. More intense explosion. (Ethylene) IIC Little energy is required to ignite. Most intense explosion. (Hydrogen) Characteristics Of Some Common Flammable Materials Gas/Vapour Acetone Flashpoint 19C -60C -4C 37C Gas Group IIA IIA IIA IIB Ignition Temp. 535C 365C 215C 190C Temp. Class T1 T2 T3 T4

ib: Zone 1 or 2 but not Zone 0 | # n: used locally in UK Back To Top

Gas Grouping Gas # Group CENELEC EN 5014, IEC I * (mining) IIA IIB IIC Representative Gas Methane Propane Ethylene Hydrogen

Temperature Classification T Class / IEC 79-7 T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 Max. Surface Temp C 450C 300C 200C 135C 100C 85C

Butane Heptane Ethyl Methyl Ether

Note: There is no connection between ignition energy and ignition temperature Back To Top

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Certification Code (CENELEC marking information - example [EEx ia] IIC T4) [ E Ex ia ] IIC T4

Certified Apparatus Protection Temperature Associated to the Explosion Associated group concept classification apparatus* CENELEC protected apparatus* (gas (IS) (not Gp I) standard group) * (located in safe area and may be connected to hazardous area) Back To Top Device Group & Category Device Group I Mining Pit Gas &/or Flammable Dusts Device Category M = Mining M1 M2 Zone

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II Other areas Explosive Atmosphere

G = Gas 1G 2G 3G 0, 1, 2 1, 2 2

D is added after G in the certification class number (i.e. GD) if device is dust category approved also

D = Dust 1D 2D 3D 20, 21, 22 21, 22 22

Explanation of the categories: 1 - Very high safety = device safety must be guaranteed even in case of rare device failures, e.g. simultaneous failure of two components. 2 - High safety = device safety must be guaranteed if frequent failures can be expected, e.g. failure of one component. 3 Safe in normal operation = device safety must be guaranteed in normal operation. Note: A number in brackets before device category designation signifies that the device meets the requirements of an additional category to the main one that is specified. Example: II (1) 2G signifies that the device meets requirements for both 1 G and 2 G categories Back To Top

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