I.S. EN 60079-10:2003
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Hardcopy , PDF
09-07-2009
English
01-01-2003
For Harmonized Standards, check the EU site to confirm that the Standard is cited in the Official Journal.
Only cited Standards give presumption of conformance to New Approach Directives/Regulations.
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
2 Definitions and terms
3 Safety and area classification
3.1 Safety principles
3.2 Area classification objectives
4 Area classification procedure
4.1 General
4.2 Sources of release
4.3 Type of zone
4.4 Extent of zone
4.4.1 Release rate of gas or vapour
4.4.2 Lower explosive limit (LEL)
4.4.3 Ventilation
4.4.4 Relative density of the gas or vapour
when it is released
4.4.5 Other parameters to be considered
4.4.6 Illustrative examples
5 Ventilation
5.1 General
5.2 Main types of ventilation
5.3 Degree of ventilation
5.4 Availability of ventilation
6 Documentation
6.1 General
6.2 Drawings, data sheets and tables
Annex A (informative) Examples of sources of release
Annex B (informative) Ventilation
Annex C (informative) Examples of hazardous area
classification
Figure C.1 - Preferred symbols for hazardous area
zones
Figure C.2 - Schematic approach to the classification
of hazardous areas
Access your standards online with a subscription
Features
-
Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations.
-
Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications.
-
Multi-user online standards collection: secure, flexible and cost effective.