Explosion-proof areas and explosion-proof equipment
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The site is generally divided into explosion-proof areas and non-explosion-proof areas; is this division carried out by the electrical engineering team? Equipment is further divided into explosion-proof equipment and non-explosion-proof equipment. Can’t explosion-proof equipment be used in explosion-proof areas? Also, does the term \"explosion protection\" for equipment refer to moving equipment or equipment that is powered on? Static equipment is generally not distinguished, right?
Explosion-proof areas are classified based on the flammable, toxic, or explosive substances present in that area; equipment is not categorized as explosion-proof or non-explosion-proof. Only the motors of moving equipment such as pumps and compressors come in explosion-proof and non-explosion-proof versions.
Electrical equipment also falls under the category of equipment; what is commonly referred to as explosion-proof equipment refers to electrical explosion-proof equipment.
It is classified according to electrical specialties and designed in accordance with the \"Code for Design of Electrical Installations in Explosive Atmospheres\". Generally, explosion protection refers to electrical equipment, including pumps, motors, as well as switches and lighting fixtures.
One thing to note is that when stationary equipment is used in an explosion-proof area, the pipes connected to it as well as the connections between this equipment must be bridged to prevent static electricity. It is not required in non-explosion-proof areas.
This area is used to determine your materials; the explosion-proof range varies for toxic materials of different grades, and accordingly the relevant grade also needs to be adjusted
It is generally classified by the process piping specialty.