Title :
A history of electrical area classification in the United States
Author :
Toney, Michael K. ; Griffith, Travis ; Hyde, Walter ; Schram, Peter J. ; Soffrin, David E.
Author_Institution :
Equistar Chem., Channelview, TX, USA
Abstract :
Electrical area classification began in the coal mining industry and has grown today into one of the major safety systems for the petroleum and chemical industry. This paper traces the developments in chronological order and gives some thoughts on the future. The activities of the following organisations in this area are discussed: National Fire Protection Agency; IEEE; and the American Petroleum Institute
Keywords :
chemical industry; history; petroleum industry; safety; American Petroleum Institute; IEEE; ISA; National Fire Protection Agency; Underwriters Laboratory; United States; chemical industry; electrical area classification; intrinsic safety; petroleum industry; Chemical industry; Electrical safety; Explosions; History; Mining industry; National electric code; Petroleum; Road safety; Shafts; USA Councils;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 2000. Record of Conference Papers. Industry Applications Society 47th Annual
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6334-5
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.2000.882784
