Title :
NEC vs. IEC methods of protection for Class I, Division 1 vs. Zone 1, hazardous (classified) locations-a comparative analysis
Author :
Kuczka, J.H. ; Miller, A.C. ; Hopmann, A.H.
Author_Institution :
Killark Electric Manuf. Co., St. Louis, MO, USA
Abstract :
The two major systems for dealing with hazardous (classified) locations are examined. These two systems are those of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Differences in terminology, methods of protection, and philosophy with respect to the levels of risk provided by these methods of protection are discussed
Keywords :
health hazards; protection; standards; IEC; International Electrotechnical Commission; NEC; National Electrical Code; hazardous locations; protection; risk; Earth; Explosives; Flammability; Gases; Hazardous materials; Hazards; Hydrogen; IEC; National electric code; Protection;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1991, Record of Conference Papers., Industry Applications Society 38th Annual
Conference_Location :
Toronto, Ont.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0193-5
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1991.162951
