Month: March 2013

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Standards Updates

Ethanol Changes from IIA to IIB!

The latest edition of IEC 60079-20-1 Ed 1: 2010 reclassifies Ethanol from IIA to IIB. The current IP15 code still has the classification of Ethanol as IIA. This may have an effect on plant classified as IIA based on Ethanol.

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Schemes Updates

NLF- The NEW ATEX Directive.

The NEW ATEX Directive. Did you know there was going to be a new/revised ATEX Directive, most probably with an updated Directive Number? (Thats a lot of D of C's that will need updating!) NEW LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK (NLF) ALIGNMENT PACKAGE is a Commission Proposal...

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Standards Updates

General Requirements Update

BS EN 60079-0:2012 Explosive Atmospheres Equipment General requirements Update Explosive Atmospheres Equipment General Requirements have been updated. This is the most significant equipment certification Standard as it is used with all electrical concepts. The more...

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Schemes Updates

Explosion Prevention for Machinery

Explosion prevention under the Machinery Directive For any machine with an internal flammable atmosphere by design, EN 1127- 'Explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection' is normally applied and listed on the D of C. EN 1127-1:2007 should NOT be...

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Whitepapers

Competence for ATEX & IEC Design

Mandatory Training & Competence for 'Ex' Designers There have been many significant changes in the last 18 months that are relevant to manufacturers of skids and assemblies. This includes a new Installation Standard, new  or revised protection concepts, new...