HAZARDOUS ZONE AREA
Ships are segregated into zones determined by the level of hazard with regard to likelyhood of the atmosphere containing an explosive atmosphere. A plan of the vessel indicating this segregation is to be submitted to class.
Hazardous Areas Zone 0
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Certified Intrinsically
safe Circuits
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Hazardous Areas Zone 1
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Certified Intrinsically
safe Circuits
Certified Flame proof equipment Certified Increased safety equipment; for increased safety motors due consideration is to be given to overcurrent protection Pressurised enclosure equipment Equipment contained in a dielectric filled enclosure Cables with suitable earthed sheathing |
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Hazardous Areas Zone 2
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Certified Intrinsically
safe Circuits
Certified Flame proof equipment Certified Increased safety equipment; for increased safety motors due consideration is to be given to overcurrent protection Pressurised enclosure equipment Equipment contained in a dielectric filled enclosure Cables with suitable earthed sheathing Any equipment which ensures an abscence of hot spots or sparks during normal operation
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ELECTRICAL MACHINERY REQUIREMENT FOR HAZARDOUS ZONE AREA
Reviewed by HODO
on
September 22, 2017
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