DocumentCode
2290098
Title
Comparison of zone classified electrical installations in the U.S. & Europe
Author
Seitz, Robert ; Berner, Wolfgang ; Bockle, Heinz ; Bruchig, Gerhard
Author_Institution
Artech Eng., Chugiak, AK, USA
fYear
2005
fDate
12-14 Sept. 2005
Firstpage
377
Lastpage
382
Abstract
This paper covers the approaches to and the challenges of electrical installations for hazardous (classified) locations in petroleum and chemical plants in the USA and in Europe. Contrasts and comparisons of the division and zone methods of classification and installation, as well as IEC and NEC wiring methods were made.
Keywords
IEC standards; hazardous areas; installation; Europe; IEC wiring methods; NEC wiring methods; USA; chemical plants; division methods; hazardous locations; petroleum plants; zone classified electrical installations; zone methods; Chemical industry; Europe; Explosion protection; IEC standards; Manufacturing; Mechanical cables; National electric code; Petroleum; USA Councils; Wiring; Classified; Europe; Explosion Protection; Hazardous location; IEC; USA; Zone;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 2005. Industry Applications Society 52nd Annual
ISSN
0090-3507
Print_ISBN
0-7803-9272-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/PCICON.2005.1524575
Filename
1524575
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