DocumentCode
822858
Title
Electrical apparatus for flammable atmospheres
Author
Adams, J.M.
Volume
4
Issue
1
fYear
1990
fDate
1/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
57
Lastpage
60
Abstract
The author describes in general terms the nature of explosive atmospheres, sources of ignition and electrical apparatus which can be safely used in explosion-hazardous areas. There are a number of different methods of designing electrical equipment to reduce the risk of ignition, each having a generic name such as flameproof, intrinsic safety, pressurisation etc
Keywords
combustion; explosions; power apparatus; safety; electrical equipment; explosive atmospheres; flameproof; flammable atmospheres; ignition; intrinsic safety; pressurisation;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Power Engineering Journal
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0950-3366
Type
jour
Filename
41793
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