ELECTRICAL MACHINERY REQUIREMENT FOR HAZARDOUS ZONE AREA


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
Certified Intrinsically safe Circuits
Hazardous Areas Zone 1
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
Hazardous Areas Zone 2
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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