DocumentCode
958186
Title
Handling changes from divisions to zones
Author
Rangel, Estellito, Jr.
Volume
10
Issue
3
fYear
2004
Firstpage
49
Lastpage
56
Abstract
This paper deals with the adaptation of IEC standards in electrical plants in Brazil. The Brazilian Technical Standards Association (ABNT) adopted the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) basis and changed the Brazilian electrical installations. This article will describe how these changes impacted the Brazilian oil and gas sectors, focusing on the area classification study, the installation design, the trade of electrical and electronic equipment for use in hazardous locations and training necessities.
Keywords
IEC standards; electrical safety; gas industry; hazardous areas; industrial training; installation; oil technology; Brazil; Brazilian Technical Standards Association; IEC standards; International Electrotechnical Commission; area classification study; electrical installations design; electrical plants; electrical-electronic equipment trade; gas sectors; hazardous locations; oil sectors; training necessities; Atmosphere; Cables; Design engineering; Employment; Explosives; Hazardous areas; IEC standards; Law; Legal factors; Petroleum;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1077-2618
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MIA.2004.1286611
Filename
1286611
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