Electrical Instruments in Hazardous Locations

An encyclopedia of electrical safety, this latest edition features expanded treatment of theory and principles to provide a foundation for addressing some of the questions that arise when no standard or regulation exists. Also includes more practical examples of applying principles in real situations, including global operations and applications.
Content:
Front Matter
• Preface
• Table of Contents
1. Historical Background and Perspective
2. Combustion and Explosion Fundamentals
3. Classification of Hazardous Locations and Combustible Materials
4. Practice and Principles of Hazard Reduction Practice
5. Explosionproof Enclosures
6. Reduction of Hazard by Pressurization
7. Encapsulation, Sealing, and Immersion
8. Increased Safety, Type of Protection e
9. Ignition of Gases and Vapors by Electrical Means
10. Intrinsically Safe and Nonincendive Systems
11. Design and Evaluation of Intrinsically Safe Apparatus, Intrinsically Safe Systems, and Nonincendive Systems
12. Ignition by Optical Sources
13. Dust Hazards
14. Human Safety
15. Degree of Protection by Enclosures
Appendices
Index