Understanding Hazardous Area Classification
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IDENTIFYING ZONE 0, ZONE 1, AND ZONE 2 HAZARDOUS AREAS
A hazardous area can be defined as any location where there is risk of an explosion. But every hazardous area is different and each has specific requirements depending on the nature of the atmosphere and the elements that are present.
Fundamentally, for an explosion to take place, flammable or explosive gases, vapours, mists or dusts will be present. Then, the level of risk of an explosion is based on the frequency and duration of the occurrence of an explosive atmosphere. This level of risk is represented by classifying the hazardous area as Zone 0, Zone 1 or Zone 2 (for gas, vapour and mist atmospheres) or Zone 21 or Zone 22 for dust atmospheres.
In this article we will look at what defines Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous area classifications and the considerations for specifying lighting into each area. But first, we must consider what is likely to cause an explosion in the first place.
There are three necessary components for an explosion to occur;
1. Flammable Substance – this needs to be present in a relatively high quantity to produce an explosive mixture (e.g. gas, vapours, mists and dusts).
2. Oxygen – oxygen is required in high quantities and in combination with the flammable substance to produce an explosive atmosphere.
3. Ignition Source – a spark or high heat must also be present.
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