Title :
Flammable mixture analysis for hazardous area classification
Author :
Bozek, Allan ; Rowe, Vince
Author_Institution :
EngWorks Inc., Calgary, AB
Abstract :
The properties of flammable mixtures as they apply to a hazardous area classification analysis are discussed. Mathematical formula and application rules of thumb are provided to help estimate the relative density, group classification, autoignition temperature, material flashpoint and the flammability of a mixture. Application guidelines are provided on how to apply the results in the context of a hazardous area classification analysis.
Keywords :
flammability; hazardous areas; hazardous materials; mixtures; petroleum industry; autoignition temperature; flammable mixture analysis; hazardous area classification analysis; material flashpoint; mixture flammability; Chemical analysis; Chemical hazards; Flammability; Guidelines; Hazardous areas; Hazardous materials; Performance analysis; Risk management; Temperature; Thumb; Hazardous area classification; autoignition; density; flammability; flammable mixture analysis; flashpoint; group classification;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Technical Conference, 2008. PCIC 2008. 55th IEEE
Conference_Location :
Cincinnati, OH
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2520-4
Electronic_ISBN :
0090-3507
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.2008.4663970
