We will understand ex zone meaning in this short introduction. What are Ex Zones? Many people refer to hazardous areas as Ex Zones. This is because only certified explosion protected equipment can be used in these areas. There are two main systems of classifying hazardous areas, one is the NEC (National Electrical Code) system that has Classes and Divisions and the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) system that uses Zones. …
What is a Hazardous Area? A Hazardous Area is a place where there is a risk of explosion and/or fire due to the nature of the materials handled or stored there. In the US, these areas are also known as classified locations. Note that “Hazardous Area” is a technical term used in industry and not a generic word that can be used for any dangerous place, such as crime …
Update: ATEX e-learning – Now understand regulations for hazardous area instrumentation in our self paced online learning courses. Mumbai/Thane, Aug 27, 2019 -Abhisam recently conducted an intensive workshop on Hazardous Areas and ATEX in Thane for a major multinational engineering services company. The workshop covered all aspects of Hazardous Areas including concepts of Fire & Explosion protection, determination of area classification for flammable gases, vapors and dusts, methods of …
