Title :
Electrical Area Classification drawings: a comparison
Author :
Buschart, Richard J.
Author_Institution :
PC&E Consulting Eng., St. Louis, MO, USA
Abstract :
This article compares the types of Electrical Area Classification drawings that have been prepared for chemical and petroleum processes and highlights the differences and, in particular, the application variations of NFPA 497A and API RP500. It discusses the complexities in applying these standards. Finally, it presents a technique that meets OSHA Process Safety Management requirements and has other significant advantages
Keywords :
chemical industry; petroleum industry; safety; standards; API RP500; Electrical Area Classification drawings; NFPA 497A; OSHA Process Safety Management requirements; chemical processes; petroleum processes; safety standards; Chemical engineering; Chemical industry; Chemical processes; Electrical safety; Engineering drawings; Fuel economy; National electric code; Occupational safety; Petroleum industry; Reliability engineering;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/2943.579133
