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    I.S. EN IEC 60079-10-1:2021

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    Explosive atmospheres - Part 10-1: Classification of areas - Explosive gas atmospheres (IEC 60079-10-1:2020)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  22-02-2021

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    FOREWORD
    INTRODUCTION
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 General
    5 Hazardous area classification methodology
    6 Release of flammable substance
    7 Ventilation (or air movement) and dilution
    8 Type of zone
    9 Extent of zone
    10 Documentation
    Annex A (informative) Suggested presentation of hazardous areas
    Annex B (informative) Estimation of sources of release
    Annex C (informative) Ventilation guidance
    Annex D (informative) Estimation of hazardous areas
    Annex E (informative) Examples of hazardous area classification
    Annex F (informative) Schematic approach to classification of hazardous areas
    Annex G (informative) Flammable mists
    Annex H (informative) Hydrogen
    Annex I (informative) Hybrid mixtures
    Annex J (informative) Useful equations in support to hazardous area classification
    Annex K (informative) Industry codes and national standards
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This part of IEC 60079 is concerned with the classification of areas where flammable gas or vapour hazards may arise and may then be used as a basis to support the proper design, construction, operation and maintenance of equipment for use in hazardous areas.

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    Committee TC 31
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note The date of any NSAI previous adoption may not match the date of its original CEN/CENELEC document. THIS STANDARD ALSO REFERS:IEC 60050
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current
    Supersedes
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