Title :
How products will be adapted to the dual hazardous area classification system
Author :
Babiarz, Paul S. ; Liggett, Danny P. ; Wellman, Craig M.
Author_Institution :
Crouse Hinds, Syracuse, NY, USA
Abstract :
Article 505 of the 1996 National Electrical Code contains provisions for a hazardous area classification system commonly known as the Zone 0 concept. This change in the NEC will allow two separate and independent approaches for using electrical equipment in classified areas. Manufacturers will develop new and modify existing products to meet the standards for both systems. Users must decide if the benefits outweigh the costs of changing not only to the new products but also to new wiring methods
Keywords :
electrical engineering; safety; standardisation; standards; 1996 National Electrical Code; Article 505; Zone 0 concept; dual hazardous area classification system; electrical equipment; standards; wiring methods; Europe; Hazardous areas; Hazardous materials; Inorganic materials; Manufacturing; National electric code; North America; Plastics; Testing; Wiring;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1996, Record of Conference Papers. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Incorporated Industry Applications Society 43rd Annual
Conference_Location :
Philadelphia, PA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3587-2
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1996.564857
