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Session 16 – Area Classification Examples

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Session 16 – Area Classification Examples

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Who Determines Area Classification Boundaries?

Internationally/Europe

Energy Institute RP15 

IEC 60079‐10 

Variety of Domestic or International Documents

CENELEC EN 60079‐10 

UK BS7671‐2008

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Who Determines  Area Classification Boundaries?

North America

National Fire Protection Agency

American Petroleum Institute

NEC & CEC Electrical Codes

Industry Practices 

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Area Classification Documents –Danish Offshore

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Area Classification Documents –IEC/EN Offshore/Onshore

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IP 15: Area Classification code for installation….

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Examples of API 505 Installations

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Examples of 60079 Zone Installations

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Examples of 60079 Zone Installations

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Examples of 60079 Zone Installations

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Examples of 60079 Zone Installations

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Examples of 60079 Zone Installations

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Examples of 60079 Zone Installations

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Comparison of  Zone Installations

The key point to understand is that even with a harmonization of electrical equipment and installation guidelines is underway in the world, area classification guidelines can and are still country specific….

In general… When in Rome….