Search Results - "Fifth International Conference on `Electrical Safety in Hazardous Environments"

Electrical equipment for use in the presence of explosive dust atmosphere - experiences in Germany since 1980 by Wenzel, H

“…The use of electrical energy in hazardous areas with combustible dust cannot be waived. Because of thermal effects and sparks and arcs, which are often…”
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Potential hazards associated with gas sampling systems by Greenham, L, Bird, T

“…Certain precautions must be taken to ensure that the area in which gas sampling equipment is sited is not made hazardous. The various circumstances that can…”
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Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dusts - development of the I.E.C. 1241 series of standards by Povall, W.N

“…This paper describes the work done in the International Electrotechnical Commission Subcommittee SC 31-H in the production of international standards and…”
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Electrical safety considerations for canned pumps in flammable material services by McHardy, S, Phillipson, J.T

“…When handling flammable materials the close proximity between the process fluid and the electric motor, which is unavoidable given the basic design of the…”
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High voltage induction motors for use in hazardous areas: evolution of legal aspects and technical investigations related to safety problems by Bianco, L, Feudale, F, Razza, F, Sica, M, Contin, A, Rabach, G

“…A new European Community Directive, dealing with Ex equipment, will shortly be published, giving the opportunity to review the standard safety concepts (EExd,…”
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Radio frequency identification and tracking systems in hazardous areas by Hind, D.J

“…Radio frequency identification (RFID) systems were originally developed in the 1960s and 1970s; these early systems used the concept of automatic data capture…”
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Intrinsic safety - the way forward by Towle, L.C

“…This paper discusses the position of intrinsic safety and low power systems in the context of CENELEC. It avoids discussing the impact of possible EC…”
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Design and optimised operation with reliability centred maintenance by Adjaye, R.E

“…Equipment selection and location on offshore platforms is in accordance with the hazardous area classification and the need to have a safe, reliable and secure…”
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Air-gap sparking - cause and cure by Clark, P.E, Glew, C.N, Regan, R.H

“…The results from the application of complex parameters derived by 3D finite element techniques to a circuit model representing the rotor of an induction…”
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Area classification - an alternative approach by Garside, R.H

“…The present technique for defining hazardous areas in the UK is based on the UK Code of practice BS 5345 Parts 1 and 2, and the IEC Standard 79-10. A European…”
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Ignitions caused by partial discharges by Wittler, M

“…As a result of explosions with unexplained causes in high-voltage motors, partial discharges as one possible ignition source of explosive gas-air-mixtures are…”
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Area classification for combustible dusts - principles, standardisation and practice by Lloyd, F.C

“…The identification of hazardous locations relative to electrical apparatus is just as important where combustible dusts are handled as it is where flammable…”
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Cost effective explosion safety by Oliver, G.R

“…In today's economic climate many companies are seeking cost-effective solutions when designing for explosion safety. This is important because as competition…”
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Current application of oil well logging equipment in hazardous areas by Casso, C.G

“…This paper presents an overview of the methods employed by oilfield service companies to address the use of electronic equipment within hazardous areas on…”
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Assessment of hazard caused by intrinsically safe systems by Fraczek, J.K

“…Measures for evaluating the degree of safety when intrinsically safe systems are applied in explosive atmospheres are presented. A number of advantages and…”
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Static electricity - friend or foe by Pilkington, G.A

“…Static electricity is a potential ignition source in hazardous areas. This paper introduces a systematic approach to identifying hazards attributable to static…”
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Type 'e' and type N electrical machines in hazardous areas: a safety review by Bradford, M, Bartels, A.L, Povall, W.N

“…This paper is based on a study undertaken by ERA for the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) during 1992/93. The objectives of the study were: (i) to…”
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An analysis of the overall integrity of an escape route lighting system by Towle, L.C

“…The author describes the testing and analysis of a low level escape route lighting system used in offshore platforms. It consists of electroluminescent strips…”
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"Static pressurization", a new technique for the protection of portable areas and mobile equipment in hazardous areas by Owler, A.M

“…The second edition of EN 50016 ("Pressurized Enclosure") to be published in 1994, will introduce the new technique of "static pressurization" to the range of…”
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Partial discharges in motor cables by Cornick, K.J

“…Electric field analysis results have shown that typical motor winding connecting cables can, even at modest operating voltages, produce electric field stresses…”
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