DocumentCode
2612830
Title
A history of electrical area classification in the United States
Author
Toney, Michael K. ; Griffith, Travis ; Hyde, Walter ; Schram, Peter J. ; Soffrin, David E.
Author_Institution
Equistar Chem., Channelview, TX, USA
fYear
2000
fDate
2000
Firstpage
273
Lastpage
280
Abstract
Electrical area classification began in the coal mining industry and has grown today into one of the major safety systems for the petroleum and chemical industry. This paper traces the developments in chronological order and gives some thoughts on the future. The activities of the following organisations in this area are discussed: National Fire Protection Agency; IEEE; and the American Petroleum Institute
Keywords
chemical industry; history; petroleum industry; safety; American Petroleum Institute; IEEE; ISA; National Fire Protection Agency; Underwriters Laboratory; United States; chemical industry; electrical area classification; intrinsic safety; petroleum industry; Chemical industry; Electrical safety; Explosions; History; Mining industry; National electric code; Petroleum; Road safety; Shafts; USA Councils;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 2000. Record of Conference Papers. Industry Applications Society 47th Annual
Conference_Location
San Antonio, TX
ISSN
0090-3507
Print_ISBN
0-7803-6334-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/PCICON.2000.882784
Filename
882784
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