Title :
Electrical Area Classification drawings-a comparison
Author :
Buschart, Richard J.
Author_Institution :
PC&E Inc., St. Louis, MO, USA
Abstract :
This paper compares the types of Electrical Area Classification drawings that have been prepared for chemical and petroleum processes and highlight the differences and, in particular, the application variations of NFPA 497A and APIRP500. 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; APIRP500; Electrical Area Classification drawings; NFPA 497A; OSHA Process Safety Management; chemical processes; hazardous locations; petroleum processes; Chemical engineering; Chemical industry; Chemical processes; Electrical safety; Engineering drawings; Fuel economy; Neodymium; Occupational safety; Petroleum industry; Reliability engineering;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1995. Record of Conference Papers., Industry Applications Society 42nd Annual
Conference_Location :
Denver, CO
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2909-0
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1995.521832
