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    The document discusses key concepts and directives related to equipment and workplaces in potentially explosive atmospheres. It covers the ATEX 100a and 137 directives, equipment marking requirements, protection concepts, compliance routes, area classification systems, selection of ATEX compliant equipment, and employer obligations to prevent explosions. The document also provides information on apparatus groups, temperature classes, and special requirements for work equipment and workplaces.

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    ATEX 100a Directive 94/9/EC

    T
    Y P I C A L

    ATEX 137 Directive 1999/92/EC


    CONCEPTS
    Typical zone(s) CENELEC Standard Basic concept of protection

    Q U I P M E N T

    A R K I N G
    Title

    PROTECTION
    Protection concept Symbol code used on Sira certificates

    Name and address of manufacturer CE marking and number of notified body responsible for production Series or Type designation Specific marking of explosive protection Type of explosive atmosphere G - gases, vapours or mists D - dust

    Gas Group and T Class


    Increased safety Type n (Non-sparking)

    3 4 1 4 7

    e nA d nC q

    1&2 2 1&2 2 1&2

    EN 50019 EN 50021 EN 50018 EN 50021 EN 50017

    No arcs, sparks or hot surfaces Contain the explosion, quench the flame Limit the energy of sparks and surface temperatures Keep the flammable gas out

    Protection Concept
    Flameproof Type n (Enclosed break) Quartz/sand filled

    Ambient Temperature (-20C to +40C if not marked)

    Intrinsic safety Intrinsically safe Type n (Energy limitation) Pressurised Type n (Restricted breathing) Type n (Simple pressurised) Encapsulation Oil immersion

    2 2 4 1 4 4 5 7

    ia ib nL p nR nP m o

    0, 1 & 2 1&2 2 1&2 2 2 1&2 1&2

    EN 50020/39 EN 50020/39 EN 50021 EN 50016 EN 50021 EN50021 EN 50028 EN 50015

    Certificate number Year of manufacture and serial number

    Equipment Group and Category

    Other essential information

    SIRA CERTIFICATE

    NUMBER

    Documentation Supporting Compliance


    Annex III Description EC Type-Examination Production QA Product Verification Conformity to Type Product QA Internal Control of Production Unit Verification Evidence of Compliance # EC Type-Examination Certificate Quality Assurance Notification with relevant scope Certificate of Conformity listing serial number of product Conformity to Type Notification with relevant scope Quality Assurance Notification with relevant scope Manufacturers Statement Certificate of Conformity listing serial number of product

    SIRA 00 ATEX 1 123


    Serial number Protection concept code Reference to ATEX 100a directive Year of certification Name of notified body performing EC-type examination

    IV V VI VII VIII

    Suffixes: U component certification X special conditions for safe use apply

    IX

    # Apart from Declaration of Conformity which is supplied with each piece of equipment

    Typical Directives for CE Marking and Declaration of Conformity (EN 45014)


    Low Voltage (excluding equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres) EMC Machinery ATEX 73/23/EEC 89/336/EEC 89/392/EEC 94/9/EC Reduction of dangerous risk to persons, animals and property during operation of electrical equipment Prevention of and immunity to electromagnetic disturbance Reduction of dangerous risk to persons, animals and property during operation of machinery Prevention of ignition of explosive atmospheres

    C
    Zone Gas 0 1

    O M P L I A N C E
    Equipment Category 1 2* 2**

    O U T E S
    Group

    A N D

    Q U I P M E N T

    E L E C T I O N
    Area Classification NEC 505 NEC500

    Dust 20 21

    Relevant ATEX Annexes for Compliance III and IV or V III and VII or VI VIII# VIII III and IV or V III and VII or VI VIII# IX

    Hazardous Area Characteristics Present continuously or long periods or frequently (>1000 hours/year) Likely to occur in normal operation occasionally (>10 <1000 hours/year) Zone 0 Zone1 Division 1

    II Not likely to occur in normal operation or infrequently and for short periods (<10 hours/year) Explosive atmosphere present equipment remains energised I Explosive atmosphere present equipment de-energised Zone 2 Division 2

    22

    3 M1

    * Electrical equipment and internal combustion engines only ** Non-electrical equipment only # and communicate the technical file to a notified body

    Mining

    M2* M2**

    Any

    Any

    Any

    Alternative Route for any product

    Temperature Class (Group II)


    Maximum surface temperature T. Codes CENELEC IEC US (NEC 505) T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6

    Employers Obligations under directive 1999/92/EC


    1. Prevent the formation of explosive atmospheres in the workplace OR Avoid the ignition of explosive atmospheres and Control the effects of explosions Conduct a risk assessment covering: The likelihood of explosive atmospheres occurring and their persistance The likelihood of a source of ignition The effect of an ignition on plant, personnel and the environment Classify the work place into Zones Mark areas with signs at points of entry
    Warning sign to be affixed to areas that may contain potentially explosive atmospheres

    APPARATUS GROUPS & TEMPERATURE CLASSES


    Apparatus group required llA llA llC llA llA llA llA llB llC llA llA* llA llA llA llB llA llB llA llA

    REQUIRED FOR SOME COMMON FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

    Gas/Vapour Acetic Acid Acetone Acetylene Ammonia Butane Cyclohexane Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) Ethylene Hydrogen Kerosene Methane (natural gas) Methanol (methyl alcohol) Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) Propane Propan-1-ol (n-propyl alcohol) Propan-2-ol (iso-propyl alcohol) Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Toluene Xylene Dusts Aluminium Coal dust (lignite) Flour Grain dust Methyl cellulose Phenolic resin Polythene PVC Soot Starch Sugar * Non-mining

    Temperature class required T1 T1 T2 T1 T2 T3 T2 T2 T1 T3 T1 T1 T1 T1 T2 T2 T3 T1 T1

    US (NEC 500) T1 T2 T2A T2B T2C T2D T3 T3A T3B T3C T4 T4A T5 T6

    2.

    450C 300C 280C 260C 230C 215C 200C 180C 165C 160C 135C 120C 100C 85C

    3. 4. 5.

    Maintain an explosion protection document including: risk assessment and identification of zones area classification maintenance schedules documentation of requirements for training staff and instituting a system of permits to work Select ATEX 100a compliant equipment according to intended zone

    Ignition Temperature (C) Cloud Layer 590 380 490 510 420 530 420 700 810 460 490 >450 225 340 300 320 >450 (melts) >450 570 435 460

    6.

    S p e c i a l R e q u i re m e n t s f o r Wo r k E q u i p m e n t a n d Wo r k p l a c e s
    Scope Details Already in use Made available for the first time on or before 30 June 2003 Made available for the first time after 30 June 2003 Already in use before 30 June 2003 Used for the first time after 30 June 2003 Shall comply with use directive Annex II, Part A Annex II, Part A Annex II, Parts A & B and directive 94/9/EC Annex II, Part A by 30 June 2006 Annex II, Part A by 30 June 2006 Work equipment Work equipment Work equipment Workplaces* Workplaces*

    N.B. For Group I applications electrical apparatus has rigid 150C and 450C limits rather than T classes.

    *Note: After 30 June 2003, any modifications, extensions or restructuring shall comply with the minimum requirements of directive 1999/92/EC

    EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES


    SIRA CERTIFICATION SERVICE HAZARDOUS AREA CENTRE RAKE LANE, ECCLESTON, CHESTER, CH4 9JN, ENGLAND Tel: +44 (0)1244 670 900 Fax: +44 (0)1244 681 330 e-mail exhazard@siratc.co.uk HAZARDOUS AREA SERVICES Product certification to international standards and EU directives Area Classification Inspection Training

    F o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t t h e S i r a We b S i t e w w w. s i r a s e r v i c e s . c o m

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