Ex Glossary
Explosive Environments
"Explosion-Proof Protection” means Safety in areas at risk of explosion
Electric and Diesel Powered Industrial Equipment used in areas containing explosive or flammable materials (formally known as Hazardous Areas) must be protected (Explosion Proof protected) to prevent any operation of the equipment from igniting the atmosphere.
When we talk about Explosion-Proof we mean Safety (for people, vehicles and the environment) in areas at risk of explosion. Unprotected or inadequately protected equipment could be a source of ignition in such atmospheres and lead to a fire or explosion. Environments and industries, where there could be potentially explosive atmospheres (ie. acetylene, hydrogen, methane, propane, ethylene etc…) and dusts (ie. flour, powder, coal, magnesium, etc…) are many.
Paints and coatings, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and drinks, cosmetics and perfumes, printing inks, aerosols, on and off-shore areas, oil&gas environments, mines and tunnels, etc… all locations in which a mobile vehicle must work in safety. The consequences might otherwise be catastrophic.
The complexity of explosion-proof systems requires specific technical preparation and an in-depth understanding of the risks, safety regulations and industry standards in force in different countries.
Miretti Ex systems are developed, manufactured and certified in according to ATEX 2014/34/EU, IECEx, CNEx, NEC and international standards globally.
Working in environments that are potentially at risk of explosion, where flammable or potentially flammable materials are handled, implies the necessity to operate with machinery that can boast the highest safety standards. It is essential that end-users, as well as operators and maintenance technicians, receive proper training for the appropriate, correct, and compliant use of explosion-proof systems, ensuring safe usage of converted equipment.
Why Apply Explosion Prevention & Protection?
Hazardous Area: a place in which there is
or could be an explosive atmosphere due to
the presence of gas/vapour/mist/dust, in such a
quantity as to require particular measures for the
realization, installation and use of the structures.
Protection: elimination of the explosion
hazard using different type of protection
for mechanical and electrical risk: containment (d) - segregation (p-m-q-o-nC-t) - prevention (e-i-nA-h).Zone 0 (gas)
Zone 20 (dust)
NO!
Zone 1 (gas)
Zone 21 (dust)
YES!
Zone 2 (gas)
Zone 22 (dust)
YES!
Underground
Group I M2
YES!
Ignition sources on battery electric vehicles
Ignition sources on diesel powered vehicles
Working in environments that are potentially at risk of explosion, where flammable or potentially flammable materials are handled, implies the necessity to operate with machinery that can boast the highest safety standards. It is essential that end-users, as well as operators and maintenance technicians, receive proper training for the appropriate, correct, and compliant use of explosion-proof systems, ensuring safe usage of converted equipment.
Why Apply Explosion Prevention & Protection?
Hazardous Area: a place in which there is
or could be an explosive atmosphere due to
the presence of gas/vapour/mist/dust, in such a
quantity as to require particular measures for the
realization, installation and use of the structures.Protection: elimination of the explosion
hazard using different type of protection
for mechanical and electrical risk: containment (d) - segregation (p-m-q-o-nC-t) - prevention (e-i-nA-h).Zone 0 (gas)
Zone 20 (dust)
NO!
Zone 1 (gas)
Zone 21 (dust)
YES!
Zone 2 (gas)
Zone 22 (dust)
YES!
Underground
Group I M2
YES!
Ignition sources on battery electric vehicles
Ignition sources on diesel powered vehicles
Index of contents of Explosive Environments
Electric and Diesel Powered Industrial Equipment used in areas containing explosive or flammable materials (formally known as Hazardous Areas) must be protected (Explosion Proof protected) to prevent any operation of the equipment from igniting the atmosphere.
When we talk about Explosion-Proof we mean Safety (for people, vehicles and the environment) in areas at risk of explosion. Unprotected or inadequately protected equipment could be a source of ignition in such atmospheres and lead to a fire or explosion. Environments and industries, where there could be potentially explosive atmospheres (ie. acetylene, hydrogen, methane, propane, ethylene etc…) and dusts (ie. flour, powder, coal, magnesium etc…), are many.
Paints and coatings, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and drinks, cosmetics and perfumes, printing inks, aerosols, on and off shore areas, oil&gas environments, mines and tunnels etc… all locations in which a mobile vehicle must work in safety. The consequences might otherwise be catastrophic.
The complexity of explosion-proof systems requires specific technical preparation and an in-depth understanding of the risks, safety regulations, and industry standards in force in different countries.
Miretti Ex systems are developed, manufactured and certified in according to ATEX 2014/34/EU, IECEx, CNEx, NEC and international standards globally.
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