DocumentCode
1406809
Title
Controlling static electricity in hazardous (classified) locations
Author
Kassebaum, John H. ; Kocken, Richard A.
Author_Institution
K-Tek Assoc., Indianapolis, IN, USA
Volume
33
Issue
1
fYear
1997
Firstpage
209
Lastpage
215
Abstract
This paper discusses potential sources of static electricity in chemical manufacturing operations and proposes practical methods for remediation to prevent fire and personal injury. It discusses the probabilities of static electricity ignition in Division 1 versus Division 2 locations and makes recommendations for controlling static electricity in each location
Keywords
chemical industry; earthing; electric ignition; electrostatic discharge; safety; static electrification; chemical manufacturing operations; classified locations; hazardous locations; probabilities; recommendations; static electricity control; static electricity ignition; static electricity sources; Chemical industry; Conducting materials; Electric resistance; Electrons; Fires; Ignition; Immune system; Power generation; Protons; Sparks;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0093-9994
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/28.567115
Filename
567115
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