Principles of explosion protection
Equipment and protective systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres.
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Principles of explosion protection
Equipment and protective systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres.

Author : Thierry HOUEIX

Publication date: November 10, 2012 | Lire en français

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2. Principles of explosion protection

2.1 Gaseous atmospheres

With regard to the risk of ignition due to mechanical sparks or static discharges, protection lies primarily in the choice of materials used to make up the equipment enclosure. For example, the mass content of alloys used must never exceed 7.5% magnesium, for Category 2 equipment (article 8 of EN 60079-0).

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