• ISA RP12.4 : 1996

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    PRESSURIZED ENCLOSURES

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy

    Superseded date:  23-07-2013

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1996

    Publisher:  International Society of Automation

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    1 Scope
    2 Purpose
    3 Definitions
    4 General requirements
    5 Enclosure requirements
    6 Components that protrude through the enclosure
    7 Protecting hot surfaces and ignition-capable
        components
    8 Protecting against enclosure rupture
    9 Purging requirements
    10 Tests
        10.1 Verifying ability of enclosure to limit internal
              pressure
        10.2 Maximum operating pressure test
        10.3 Purging test
    11 Marking
    12 Enclosure access for maintenance
    Annexes
    A - (normative) References
    B - (informative) Comments on the text
    C - (informative) Information for sizing pipes and ducts
    Tables
    1 - Clauses relevant to enclosure openings
    2 - Impact levels for enclosure parts
    C.1 - Pipe size as a function of flow and distance with a
          nominal 35 psi pressure source
    C.2 - Pipe size as a function of flow and distance with a
          nominal 65 psi pressure source
    C.3 - Duct size (diameter in inches) as a function of flow
          and distance with 6 in. H2O pressure source

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    Deals with equipment made suitable for using in hazardous (classified) locations by use of a pressurizing system. Covers equipment with and without an internal release of a flammable gas or vapor.

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    Committee SP12
    Development Note Supersedes ISA S12.4. (06/2002)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher International Society of Automation
    Status Superseded
    Supersedes

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    CSA C22.4 No. 1 : 2009(R2018) OBJECTIVE-BASED INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL CODE
    API 551 : 2016 PROCESS MEASUREMENT
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    ISO 10439:2002 Petroleum, chemical and gas service industries Centrifugal compressors
    EN ISO 10439:2002 Petroleum, chemical and gas service industries - Centrifugal compressors (ISO 10439:2002)
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