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.
Changes to IEC/EN 60079-0 as Edition 8 is introduced
The European standard IEC/EN 60079-0 is familiar to many companies who require certification to ensure their products are safe for use in potentially explosive (Ex) environments. Some may be less familiar with the that this foundational international standard (and...