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  • EI Model code of safe practice Part 15:2015

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    MODEL CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE - PART 15: AREA CLASSIFICATION FOR INSTALLATIONS HANDLING FLAMMABLE FLUIDS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-07-2015

    Publisher:  Energy Institute (formerly Institute of Petroleum - IP)

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    Foreword
    Key technical changes
    Acknowledgements
    Overview
    1 Introduction
    2 The technique of area classification
    3 The point source approach for classification of individual
      sources of release
    4 Effect of ventilation on area classification
    Annexes
    Annex A - Classification and categorisation of petroleum and
              flammable fluids
    Annex B - Area classification for hydrogen
    Annex C - Calculation of hazard radii
    Annex D - The direct example approach for classification of common
              facilities in open areas
    Annex E - Small-scale operations (laboratories and pilot plants)
    Annex F - Background and examples on ventilation of enclosed areas,
              releases within enclosed areas and associated external
              hazardous areas
    Annex G - Glossary
    Annex H - References

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    This Model Code gives guidance on the classification of areas around equipment handling or storing flammable fluids, and provides a basis for both the correct selection of fixed electrical equipment and the location of other sources of ignition in those areas.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Energy Institute (formerly Institute of Petroleum - IP)
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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