Name: BIS IS 5572 : 2009
Brand: BIS

CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS AREAS (OTHER THAN MINES) HAVING FLAMMABLE GASES AND VAPORS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Published date

01-12-2013

Publisher

Bureau of Indian Standards

FOREWORD
1 SCOPE
2 REFERENCES
3 TERMINOLOGY
4 GENERAL
5 CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS AREA
6 PROPERTIES OF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
7 EXTENT OF HAZARDOUS AREA
ANNEX A - GAS TURBINE INSTALLATIONS
ANNEX B - CHARACTERISTICS OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,
          VAPOURS AND GASES
ANNEX C - CALCULATION OF FLAMMABLE LIMITS FOR A
          MIXTURE OF GASES
ANNEX D - EFFECT OF VENTILATION ON HAZARDOUS AREA
          CLASSIFICATION

Gives guidance on the classification of the areas where flammable gas or vapour risks may arise in order to permit the proper selection of electrical apparatus.

Committee	ETD 22
DocumentType	Standard
PublisherName	Bureau of Indian Standards
Status	Current

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