Title :
Comparison of zone classified electrical installations in the U.S. & Europe
Author :
Seitz, Robert ; Berner, Wolfgang ; Bockle, Heinz ; Bruchig, Gerhard
Author_Institution :
Artech Eng., Chugiak, AK, USA
Abstract :
This paper covers the approaches to and the challenges of electrical installations for hazardous (classified) locations in petroleum and chemical plants in the USA and in Europe. Contrasts and comparisons of the division and zone methods of classification and installation, as well as IEC and NEC wiring methods were made.
Keywords :
IEC standards; hazardous areas; installation; Europe; IEC wiring methods; NEC wiring methods; USA; chemical plants; division methods; hazardous locations; petroleum plants; zone classified electrical installations; zone methods; Chemical industry; Europe; Explosion protection; IEC standards; Manufacturing; Mechanical cables; National electric code; Petroleum; USA Councils; Wiring; Classified; Europe; Explosion Protection; Hazardous location; IEC; USA; Zone;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 2005. Industry Applications Society 52nd Annual
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9272-8
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.2005.1524575
