Title :
Controlling static electricity in hazardous (classified) locations
Author :
Kassebaum, John H. ; Kocken, Richard A.
Author_Institution :
K-Tek Assoc., Indianapolis, IN, USA
Abstract :
This paper discusses potential sources of static electricity in chemical manufacturing operations and proposes practical methods for remediation to prevent fire and personal injury. It discusses the probabilities of static electricity ignition in Division 1 versus Division 2 locations and makes recommendations for controlling static electricity in each location
Keywords :
chemical industry; earthing; electric ignition; electrostatic discharge; safety; static electrification; chemical manufacturing operations; classified locations; hazardous locations; probabilities; recommendations; static electricity control; static electricity ignition; static electricity sources; Chemical industry; Conducting materials; Electric resistance; Electrons; Fires; Ignition; Immune system; Power generation; Protons; Sparks;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
