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Explosion Proof Electrical Equipment
The electrical safety equipment and their accessories that are manufactured by FEAM are used in areas in which an explosive
atmosphere may form in such quantities as to require special safety measures for safeguarding the health and safety of the wor-
kers concerned. The fammable and/or combustible substances must be considered to be substances that may form an explosive
atmosphere unless an examination of their properties establishes that they are unable to cause an explosion independently, even if
they form a mixture with air. Areas at risk from explosions are divided into zones on the basis of the frequency and duration of the
presence of explosive atmospheres.
Choosing the best mode of protection and determining the hazardous areas inside plants is neither easy or immediate. Thorough
familiarity with current standards is in fact required. We have therefore decided to use these introductory pages to provide a short
guide to dealing with the problem and fnding other sources of information.
From standard IEC 60050-426:2008-02: mixture with air, under atmospheric conditions, of fammable substances in the form
of gas, vapour, dust, fbres, or fying which, after ignition, permits self-sustaining propagation. Using this defnition we can divide
explosive atmospheres into two large groups: those that have gases as fuel and those that have dusts (granulometry up to 500 m).
Combustion is a chemical reaction that entails oxidation of a fuel by an oxidizing agent (which is in general the oxygen in the air),
with development of heat and electromagnetic radiation, often also including luminous radiation.
More strictly speaking, combustion is a type of exothermic oxidoreduction in as much as one compound oxidizes whilst another one
is reduced (in the case of hydrocarbons the carbon oxidizes and the oxygen is reduced) with a release of energy and formation of
new compounds, mainly carbon dioxide and water.
For a reaction like this to happen, must be present, contemporary and in the right proportions, 3 (three) main components:
FUEL
OXIDIZING AGENT
SOURCE OF IGNITION
The fuel may be of various types, e.g.: hydrocarbons, lumber or coal. the oxidizing agent par excellence is the oxygen present in
the air.
The fuel and the oxidizing agent must be of appropriate proportions to ensure
that combustion takes place within the so-called fammability range.
The fash point can be, for example, a source of heat or a spark. The fash point
is the activation energy that is required by the molecules of reagents to start the
reaction and must be supplied from the exterior energy released by the reaction
that enables the reaction to sustain itself without the addition of external energy.
In order to be able to accelerate combustion, turbulence can be used to increase
the mixing between fuel and the oxidizing agent, thus accelerating combustion.
Explosion is very rapid combustion that occurs at atmospheric pressure and the
pressure must be confned in a volume in order for the explosion to occur.
There are also substances that under certain conditions may explode sponta-
neously without energy input, however, this is beyond the scope of the publica-
tion that examines only the prevention and protection of explosions triggered by
electrical equipment.
To get an explosion with well defned energy of ignition, Fuel and Oxidizing
should form an EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE, or a mixture where the concentration of
hazardous substance is :
- Higher than the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL)
- Lower than Upper Explosion Limit (UEL)
Otherwise the trigger for that explosion on the ignition energy can not be done by :
- lack of fuel (concentration less than LEL)
- lack of Oxidizing (concentration greater than UEL)
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE is defned by the presence of gas mixture in the air of a fammable substance (gas or vapor form) in normal
atmospheric conditions, in which after ignition, combustion spreads to the unburned mixture. A mixture having a concentration
greater than the Upper Explosive Limit (UEL) is not an explosive atmosphere but can easily become such, therefore, for classifcation
purposes, you should consider it as such explosive atmosphere.
Places where there are atmospheres, with regard to electrical installations, are defned as areas at risk, or as AREAS WITH DANGER
OF EXPLOSION. The electrical equipment that is intended, therefore, must comply with specifc and clearly defned regulations and
be certifed as suitable for use by special Notifed Bodies.
Explosive atmospheres (defnition)
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Classifcation of hazardous areas
Gases classifcation
The temperature class
Explosive characteristics peculiar to each substance. The safety requirements for electrical equipment and systems can be tailored
according to the nature of hazardous substances into the atmosphere where the application is expected. The gases and vapors are the-
refore divided into groups based on well-defned parameters (Maximum Experimental Safe MESG interstitium, and Minimum Ignition
Current MIC). Gas groups and their description will become part of the marks of an electrical safety.
The classifed combustible gases set out in document IEC 60079-20-1:
2010-01 (Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 20: Data for fammable gases and vapours, relating to the use of
electrical apparatus) are approximately 300:

The temperature class is the maximum temperature, surface or absolute, depending on the mode protection, that the equipment can
reach during the operations for which its category is designed.
The less the equipment heat up the less likely it is that they may cause explosions. It should be remembered that most gases have an
ignition temperature above 200-250 C (T3).
The temperature class joins marks of an electrical safety.
A comparison between European/International temperature classes and North American temperature classes is set out below.
Group II.
One of the users tasks is to classify hazardous areas. There are currently two technical standards: one of which relates to GASES and
the other to DUSTS. Hazardous areas are classifed in zones according to the frequency and duration of an explosive atmosphere
consisting of combustible gas or dusts in the form of a cloud.
In Europe and at the international level the following applies to Group II:
In North America, article 500 of the National Electrical Code is the reference and the following applies:
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GAS Zone 0
A place in which an explosive at-
mosphere consisting of a mixture
with air of fammable substances
in the form of gas, vapour or mist
is present continuously or for long
periods or frequently
Zone 1
A place in which an explosive atmo-
sphere consisting of a mixture with
air or fammable substances in the
form of gas, vapour or mist is likely
to occur in normal operation occa-
sionally.
Zone 2
A place in which an explosive atmosphere
consisting of a mixture with air of the form
of gas, vapour or mist is not likely to occur
in normal operation but, if it does occur,
will persist for a short period only.
DUST Zone 20
A place in which an explosive at-
mosphere in the form of a cloud of
combustible dust in air is present
continuously, or for long periods or
frequently.
Zone 21
A place in which an explosive atmos-
phere in the form of a cloud of com-
bustible dust in air is likely to occur
in normal operation occasionally.
Zone 22
A place in which an explosive atmosphere
in the form of a cloud of combustible dust
in air is not likely to occur in normal ope-
ration but, if it does occur, will persist for a
short period only.
> 1.000 h/year 10 1.000 h/year 0,1 10 h/year
Zone 0
A place in which an explosive at-
mosphere consisting of a mixture
with air of fammable substances
in the form of gas, vapour or mist
is present continuously or for long
periods or frequently.
Zone 1
A place in which an explosive atmo-
sphere consisting of a mixture with
air or fammable substances in the
form of gas, vapour or mist is likely
to occur in normal operation occa-
sionally.
Zone 2
A place in which an explosive atmosphere
consisting of a mixture with air of the form
of gas, vapour or mist is not likely to occur
in normal operation but, if it does occur,
will persist for a short period only.
Class I, Division 1 Class I, Division 2
> 1.000 h/year 10 1.000 h/year 0,1 10 h/year
Zone 20
A place in which an explosive at-
mosphere in the form of a cloud of
combustible dust in air is present
continuously, or for long periods or
frequently.
Zone 21
A place in which an explosive atmos-
phere in the form of a cloud of com-
bustible dust in air is likely to occur
in normal operation occasionally.
Zone 22
A place in which an explosive atmosphere
in the form of a cloud of combustible dust
in air is not likely to occur in normal ope-
ration but, if it does occur, will persist for a
short period only.
Class II, Division 1 Class II, Division 2
> 1.000 h/ year 10 1.000 h/ year 0,1 10 h/ year
1 - group I
230 - group IIA
65 - group IIB
5 - group IIC
Gas Groups Comparison
IIA
(propane)
D
(propane)
IIB
(ethylene)
C
(ethylene)
IIC
(hydrogen / acetylene)
B
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The temperature class
Methods of protection
The types of protection are techniques that are provided by the harmonised standards in order to meet the Essential Health and
Safety Requirements. These techniques play on the fact that if only one of the elements is removed that constitute the explosion
pentagon the explosion cannot occur. Thus by limiting energy (intrinsic safety), limiting heat (increased safety, constructional safety),
by removing the fuel (pressurization, immersion in liquid, encapsulation), by containing the explosion (fameproof enclosures), the
objective is achieved.
The description of the type of protection that a specifc electrical equipment has been constructed, appears in its marks of
safety electrical equipment.
I Principi dei modi di protezione sono :
A EXPLOSION CONTAINMENT
It is the only technique that allows the explosion to happen, but in a confning space clear and prevent its spread in the surrounding
atmosphere. (Example: Type d)
B SEGREGATION
It is the technique is physically separate or isolate the electrical parts and / or hot surfaces explosive atmosphere. (Example: Type
p Type q Type o Type m)
C PREVENTION
The characteristic of this technique is to limit the heat or electricity at levels not dangerous even in adverse circumstances. (Example:
Type e Type i Type n)
D SPECIAL
This technique is related to production procedures other than those listed above, such as combining multiple protection methods
applied jointly in order to achieve a high safety factor.
(Example: Type s)
Protection methods table
MAX. TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT SURFACE TEMPERATURE CLASS GASES IGNITION TEMPERATURE
[C] [F] [C]
450 842 T1 Must be > 450C
300 572 T2 Must be > 300C
280 536 - T2A Must be > 280C
260 500 - T2B Must be > 260C
230 446 - T2C Must be > 230C
215 419 - T2D Must be > 215C
200 392 T3 Must be > 200C
180 356 - T3A Must be > 180C
165 329 - T3B Must be > 165C
160 320 - T3C Must be > 160C
135 275 T4 Must be > 135C
120 248 - T4A Must be > 120C
100 212 T5 Must be > 100C
85 185 T6 Must be > 85C
TYPE DIAGRAM PHILOSOPHY APPLICATIONS
d
A type of protection in which the parts which can
ignite an explosive atmosphere are placed in an en-
closure, which can withstand the pressure developed
mixture and which prevents the transmission of the
explosion to the explosive atmosphere surrounding
the enclosure.
Switchgear, control and indicating
equipment, control boards, motors,
transformers, light f ttings
and other spark-producing parts.
p
A type of protection in which the entry of a surroun-
ding atmosphere into the enclosure of the electrical
apparatus is prevented by maintaining inside the said
enclosure a protective gas (air, inert or other suitable
gas) at a higher pressure than that of the surrounding
atmosphere. The overpressure is maintained either
with or without continuous fow of the protective gas
As above, but especially for large
equipment and complete rooms
q
A type of protection in which the enclosure of electri-
cal apparatus is flled with a material in a fnely granula-
ted state so that, in the intended conditions of service,
any arc occuring within the enclosure of an electrical
apparatus will not ignite the surrounding atmosphere.
No ignition shall be caused either by fame or by ex-
cessive temperature of the surfaces of the enclosure.
Transformers, capacitors,
heater strip connection boxes,
electronic assemblies
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IP protection degrees for enclosures
TYPE DIAGRAM PHILOSOPHY APPLICATIONS
o
A type of protection in which the electrical
apparatus or parts of the electrical apparatus are
immersed in oil in such a way that an explosive
atmosphere, which may be above the oil or out-
side the enclosure cannot be ignited .
Transformers
(only used rarely now)
e
A type of protection in which measures are
applied so as to prevent with a higher degree of
security the possibility of excessive temperatures
and of the occurrence of arcs or sparks in the
interior and on the external parts of electrical
apparatus, which does not produce them in nor-
mal service
Terminal and connection boxes, control boxes
housing Ex-modules (of a different type of
protection) squirrel cage motors, light fttings
i
A type of protection in which the electrical apparatus
contains intrinsically safe circuits, which are incapable
of causing am explosion in the surrounding atmosphe-
re. A circuit or part of a circuit is intrinsically safe, when
no spark or any thermal effect in this circuit, produced
in the test conditions prescribed in the standard (which
include normal operation and specifc fault conditions)
is capable of causing ignition..
Measurement equipments
Control and signaling equipment.
m
A type of protection in which the parts which
can ignite an explosive atmosphere are enclosed
in a resin suffciently resistant to environmental
infuences in such a way that this explosive at-
mosphere cannot be ignited by either spar- king
or heating, which may occur within the encap-
sulation.
Only small capacity swichgear, control gear,
indicating equipment, sensors
n Various
The electrical parts are incapable of causing an
explosion in normal operation.
Any type of electrical apparatus (electronic
circuits, motors, control boards, etc.).
References: IEC 529 CEI 70-1 UTE C20-010 DIN 40050
1 number
Protection against solid bodies
2 number
Protection against liquids
0
No protection
0
No protection
1
Protected against solid
bodies larger than 50 mm
(e.g.: accidental contact
with the hand
1
Protected against
vertically-falling drops of
water (condensation)
2
Protected against solid
bodies larger than 12,5
mm (e.g.: fnger of the
hand)
2
Protected against drops
of water falling at up to
15 from the vertical
3
Protected against solid
bodies larger than 2.5
mm (e.g.: tools, wires)
3
Protected against drops
of rain water at up to 60
from the vertical
4
Protected against solid
bodies larger than 1 mm
(fne tools and small
wires)
4
Protected against
projections of water
from all directions
5
Protected against dust
(no harmful deposit)
5
Protected against jets of
water from all directions
6
Protected against
dust completely
6
Protected against jets of
water from all directions
7 7
Protected against the
effects of Immersion
8 8
Protected against prolon-
ged effects of immersion
under pressure
9 9
References: UTE C20-010 EN 50014
3 number
Protection against impact
0
No protection
1
Impact Energy 0.225
joules
2
Impact Energy 0.375
joules
3
Impact Energy 0.500
joules
4
5
Impact Energy 2.00
joules
6
7
Impact Energy 6.00
joules
8
9
Impact Energy 20.00
joules
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94/9/EC (ATEX 95) Directive
Directive 94/9/EC of March 23, 1994, is one of the Community directives of the new approach. The ATEX 95 could be applied from
1 March 1996 under the coexistence with the directives of the old approach (Directives 76/117/EEC, 79/196/EEC, 82/130/EEC and its
amendments) and this phase ended 30 June 2003, when the directives of the old approach has been repealed, so from July 1, 2003 may
be marketed only those products that meet the requirements of the ATEX 95
The Directive applies to:
- apply to the Electrical Equipment or Protective Systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
- surface areas (Group II) and underground mining (Group I)
- in the presence of mixtures of gases, mists, vapors (as in the previous Directive) and combustible dusts
- also applies to safety devices, monitoring and control to be used outside of a potentially explosive atmosphere, but necessary or
useful for the safe operation of materials for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (devices Article . 1, para 2)
ATEX 95 Directive :
- adopt new criteria for classifcation of equipment depending on the criticality, and in connection therewith, shall establish procedures
for assessing conformity
- fxing the Essential Health and Safety, addressing risk analysis, not only to those of electrical but also mechanical, thermal, electroma-
gnetic static, and so on..
The ATEX 95 excludes from its scope :
- Equipment for medical use
- Equipment in the presence of explosives or chemically unstable
- Domestic appliances
- Personal protective equipment (Directive 89/686/EEC)
- Ships and mobile offshore units, including facilities on board
- Means of transport, except those used in explosive atmospheres
- Equipment for military use only
The Directive provides the following breakdown for the Classifcation of Equipment
Group I - Products which are intended for use in mines and plants in their area.
Group II - Products whose use is expected to sites on the surface with explosive atmospheres.
The products are then divided in groups as follows :
GROUP I
Category M1 - Devices that provide a very high level of protection, they must be connected with network (power supplied) in the
presence of explosive atmosphere.
Category M2 - Devices provide a high level of protection, for they shall be able to disconnected the power supply in the presence of
explosive atmosphere.
GROUP II
Category 1 - Devices that provide a very high level of protection, they are intended to places where there is always or for long periods,
an explosive atmosphere.
Category 2 - Devices that provide a high level of protection, they are intended to places where there is the likely development of
explosive atmosphere.
Category 3 - Appliances that provide a normal level of protection, they are intended to places where there is little likelihood of explo-
sive developments.
Directive 99/92/EC of 16 December 1999, is one of the EU Directive social.
The ATEX 137 should be applied:
- for plants built after July 1, 2003: In addition to the measures set out in Annex II Part A describes the criteria for selection of equipment
according to ATEX marked the division of areas in accordance with Annex I, including the identifcation and classifcation (Annex II, Part
A and B);
- for plants already in existence on June 30, 2003: provides organizational measures such as training and information, and protection
against explosions including coordination between the installations, equipment and all connecting devices (Annex II A) for everything
as of June 30, 2003 was having to be replaced, the replacement could be made before June 30, 2006.
The Directive applies to:
- Apply in places where workers may be at risk from explosive atmospheres;
The ATEX 137 excludes from its scope:
- Areas used directly for the medical treatment of patients
- The use of gas appliances (Directive 90/396/EEC)
- Production, handling, storage, use, transport of explosives or chemically unstable
- Mining and quarrying of minerals (Directives 92/91/EEC and 92/104/EEC)
- Means of transport, except those used in explosive atmospheres
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Certifcation
The certifcation of a product (a term used to describe a process or service) is a means to ensure that it conforms to a specifc technical
standard or other normative documents. Some product certifcation systems may provide initial tests on the product and supplier quality
system assessment, followed by surveillance system for factory and laboratory testing of samples taken at the factory and the market.
Other systems are based on initial testing, and monitoring, while others rely exclusively on type testing
In the case of Directive 94/9/EC can defne two levels of certifcation :
- The certifcation issued by the producer, otherwise known as self-certifcation, scheduled for the equipment group II, category 3;
- The certifcation issued by a Notifed Body, otherwise known as certifcation of Part III, scheduled for most of the cases.
In the frst case, the manufacturer of certifcation coincides with the EC declaration of conformity, and is released after both the phases,
design and manufacturing have been successful. In the second, for most products, certifcation issued by the Notifed Body is to separate
the two phases mentioned above, a document for each phase :
- Certifcate of EC type examination, which actually sound design from the standpoint EX;
- Notifcation of the guarantee of product quality or production, which in fact testifes that the manufacturer, through a management
system ensures that products are manufactured in accordance with the approved design.
Regarding the design, Feam has dozens of EC type examination certifcates obtained during its ffty activities in Ex applications, which are
constantly updated with new pieces of legislation representing the state of the art in the prevention and protection of the explosions.
Regarding the production instead Feam got served with the quality assurance of products issued by CESI, notifed body No. 0722, this
number is put on the plate products in the vicinity of the symbol.
Our notifcation of guarantee is CESI 09 ATEX 055Q.
Electric Equipment: Group II - Category 2D, for example an unit of command and control
Electric Equipment: Group II - Category 2 (1) G: for example an unit of command and control
Examples of marking Ex equipment
Electric Equipment: Group II - Category 2G, for Example a Junction Box
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CE marking of conformity
identifcation number of the Notifed Body responsible for surveillance equipment on the production of ATEX
Community specifc hallmark of explosion protection
marcatura ATEX
II: gruppo di apparecchi - componente idoneo ad essere installato in luoghi di superfcie
2G: categoria componente idoneo ad essere installato in luoghi in cui, durante le normali attivit, vi la probabilit che si manifestino atmosfere esplosive dovute a gas, vapori o
nebbie (zona 1); idoneo ad essere istallato in zona 1 ed in zona 2.
Ex : Explosion protection
e : type of protection increased safety
II: A device capable of being installed in places of surface
T5: temperature class - from the apparatus to reach maximum temperature (100 [C])
nnnn II 2G Ex e II T5
nnnn II 2G Ex tD A21 IP66/67 T108C
nnnn II 2(1)G Ex d[ia] IIB T6
CE marking of conformity
identifcation number of the Notifed Body responsible for surveillance equipment on the production of ATEX
Community specifc hallmark of explosion protection
ATEX marking
II: Equipment group - component may be installed in places of surface
2D: category - component may be installed in places where, during normal activity, there is the likelihood that explosive atmospheres caused by mixtures of air and combustible dust
(zone 21), suitable to be installed in Zone 21 and Zone 22.
Ex: Explosion protection
tD: type of protection by enclosures
A: test method
21: Suitable to be installed in Zone 21 and Zone 22
CE marking of conformity
identifcation number of the Notifed Body responsible for surveillance equipment on the production of ATEX
Community specifc hallmark of explosion protection
ATEX marking
II: group equipment - equipment suitable to be installed in places of surface
2 (1) G : Category - equipment suitable to be installed in places where, during normal activity, there is the likelihood that explosive atmospheres caused by gases, vapors or mists
(zone 1), capable of being installed in the area 1 and Zone 2; inside there is a device that interfaces associated with the zone 0.
ATEX marking - protection method
Ex: Explosion protection
d: of protection fameproof
[Ia]: equipment associated with Intrinsic Safety category a
IIB: A device capable of being installed in places of surface - gas subgroup B, suitable also for the subgroup of gas A
T6: temperature class - maximum surface temperature reached from the apparatus (85 [ C]).
IP66: degree of protection against the effects of spray
IP67: degree of protection against the effects of immersion
T108 C: Maximum surface temperature
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Other certifcation schemes
Risk analysis is a fundamental process for understanding if we are inside or outside the problem. This process consists of evaluating,
depending on the required level of protection (normal, high, very high), whether the appliance has its own potential sources of ignition
that are able to cause an explosion. Thus if the analysis shows that our equipment, in the various types of operation required, does not
have its own potential sources of ignition we are outside the scope of the Directive; on the other hand, we must take measures to ensure
that its own potential sources of ignition do not become effective. Risk analysis is normally constituted by the following four logic phases :
1) Hazard identifcation: systematic procedure aimed at identifying all dangers associated with the product. After identifying an hazard,
it is possible to change the design to minimise the hazard, regardless of whether the degree of risk has been estimated. If the hazard
is not identifed, it will not be possible to eliminate it during the design phase.
2) Hazard estimation: determining the probability that the identifed hazards could occur and the level of seriousness of possible
damages arising from the considered hazards.
3) Hazard evaluation: comparison of the estimated risk and the criteria that enable us to decide whether the risk is acceptable or when
the designof the product needs to be modifed to reduce the risk in question.
IEC-Ex
Ever since the early years of the 21st century, outside the European Union, an international voluntary certifcation scheme has been
increasingly asserting itself: it is the IEC-Ex scheme (http://www.iecex.com/). Based on its philosophy, this scheme is very similar to that
of Directive 94/9/ EC and provides for control over both design (Ex-TR) and manufacturing (QAR) by a Certifcation Body qualifed by
this scheme; with these two documents, it is possible to apply for the certifcate of conformity (CoC). This scheme, as well as its results
(certifcates), is acknowledged by an increasing number of States at an international level.
Russia
The regulatory framework in Russia is very different from the European context, in which we are used to get by with agility. Whereas in
the EU the mutual acknowledgement principle applies and compulsory certifcation (CE marking) is only requested for certain families
of products which are either dangerous or associated with serious risks, in Russia, based on law no. 508 of 22 July, 1992 concerning the
protection of consumers rights, most of the products that are meant for marketing on the Federation markets must be certifed to assess
product compliance with Russian national standards. Since the task of checking imported goods based on safety and quality indexes does
not fall within the direct province of the customs organs, the latter merely check on the existence and genuineness of the documents
certifying the properties of imported products. According to the system governing customs control over the safety of goods, the main
document is the certifcate of conformity issued as part of the compulsory GOST R certifcation system; another fundamental document
is the employment permit issued by Rostechnadzor (RTN). GOST stands for Gosudarstvennyj Standart (State Standard in Russian). This
national certifcation system was introduced to protect public health and to ensure the safety and quality of imported goods, which have
fooded the domestic markets of the countries of the former ex-USSR. The products bearing the GOST-R marking prove that they meet
the applicable standards and have received a GOST R certifcate from an accredited certifcation offce.
Goods can therefore only be cleared by customs if they are provided with this certifcation issued by an offcial Russian body credited
by Gosstandart; the certifcate of conformity must be produced together with the customs bill of entry, and represents the fundamental
document to allow goods to access the customs territory of the Russian Federation.
Shipments bearing the offcial copy of the certifcate will be cleared by customs and will be accepted by the Russian buyer. For many
goods intended for industrial areas within the Russian territory, which are potentially dangerous and comprise EX equipment, an addi-
tional permit is required. Among such permits is the Rostechnadzor (RTN), issued by the Federal Service for Ecology, Technology and
Nuclear Surveillance. This permit is required to indicate that the potentially dangerous equipment meets the Russian safety standards
and can be operated without risk. All items handling oil, natural gas or other high pressure/high temperature fuids automatically fall
within this category, as they are deemed to be dangerous fuids employed in dangerous activities. The permit is requie in order to run
the equipment or the plant. Without it, the plant cannot receive the authorization. As a rule, the necessary calculations are carried out,
including a review of the maintenance and repair procedures, a review of control systems, hydraulic tests, non-destructive tests, etc; a
review of the possible environmental impact, such as discharges, fuid waste leaks, etc., is also carried out. The validity period for using
the permit, according to Russian law, is 5 years. In order to obtain the employment permit, technical passports and instruction manuals
in Russian are also required.
Kazakistan
To ensure that the goods comply with the GOS STANDARD requirements of Kazakhstan, an assessment and registration process is also
carried out and, once this has been successfully completed, a Certifcate of Conformity or GOST K Certifcate is issued. The GOST K Certi-
fcate states that the goods meet the appropriate Russian codes and standards and may be imported into the Republic of Kazakhstan and
used there. Government regulation no. 367 of 20 April 2005 includes a list of the goods and applicable rate codes subject to compulsory
certifcation. As a rule, this list is signifcantly shorter than the one existing in Russia. A GOST K Certifcate of Conformity can be issued by
the certifcation organs credited by Gosstandard in Kazakhstan.
The GOST-K Certifcation process is basically the same as the certifcation process in Russia; there are three types of certifcate:
- certifcate for individual use (basic batch): for the purposes of this certifcate, the product importer indicated on the certifcate must
be a Kazakhstan company. The certifcate must specify the importers name, place of production, HS codes (customs rate numbers) of
the product, contract date and number. It can only be used once and only for a specifc Kazakhstan importer.
- series production certifcate (1 year): this is issued based on samples and documents, without an experts visit, and its period of vali-
dity is 1 year. These certifcates need to be updated after their expiry.
- series production certifcate (3 years): this is issued for series production, to cover a three year period after an experts visit. For this
certifcate, the regulations require that a surveillance visit is conducted on an annual basis.
Risk analysis
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Risk analysis
4) Analysis of the hazard-reduction options: the last phase of the risk analysis is the process of identifying, selecting and modifying
variations to the project to reduce the overall risk arising from the products. Although it is always simple to reduce risks further, they
can rarely be reduced to zero without eliminating the activities
The following potential sources of ignition must be considered:
hot surfaces
fames and hot gases (including hot particles)
mechanically generated sparks
electric apparatus
stray electric currents, protection against cathode corrosion
static electricity
lightning
electromagnetic waves
ionizing radiation
ultrasonic
adiabatic compression and shock waves
exothermic reactions, including self-ignition of dusts Directive
Declaration of conformity
Instruction for use and maintenance
Rules
Certifcation of Quality System
The EC declaration of conformity is the formal and fnal step which FEAM says in front of the EU single market, to have complied with
the Essential Health and Safety of all Community directives applicable to your products.
Our EC declarations of conformity are prepared considering the following legislative and regulatory references:
- Annex III EC Declaration of Conformity to the Decision No. 768/2008/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 9 July 2008
on a common framework for the marketing of products and repealing Decision 93/465/EEC (G.U.U.E. Series L, No. 218, 13/08/2008);
- Annex X sec. B content of the EC declaration of conformity and Directive 94/9/EC ATEX 95
- Technical standard ISO/IEC 17050-1 and 17050-2 Conformity Assessment - Declaration of conformity issued by the supplier nitore
The instructions are the means for transmitting user information on how to use product correctly and safely, the instructions are part of
the supply of the product.
Our instructions are written considering the following legislative and regulatory references:
- annexe II par. 1.0.6 istruzioni per luso Directive 94/9/CE ATEX 95
- technical note IEC 62079 preparazione di istruzioni struttura, contenuto e presentazione
In Europe the standards are prepared on behalf of the European Commission to individual standards bodies. Although not required their
use, they simplify the procedures for verifcation of compliance as they constitute a presumption of conformity to the requirements
of the Directive for which they were created.
Periodically, the list of rules that meet the criteria of each Directive is published by notice in the Offcial Journal of the European Union,
series C.
The technical standards are evolving to keep pace with the knowledge you acquire at the state of the art in a given feld.
Actually, for Ex applications and for electrical appliances, there are two lines of reference standards:
- series 60079-.., for Gases
- series 61241-.., for Dusts.
Reference Standards for Ex applications:
Quality is a theme that has always been part of the culture of FEAM and allowed it to be among the frst Italian companies to acquire, since
1994, the CSQ certifcation according to ISO 9002 and more recently the ISO 9001:2008 certifcation.
GASES DUSTS
classifcation of hazardous areas 60079-10 61241-10
selection and installation of equipment 60079-14 61241-14
testing and maintenance 60079-17 61241-17
repair, overhaul and repair of equipment 60079-19 -
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Ex Lighting
Indoor Lighting
Waterproof Lighting
Ex Enclosures
Waterproof Enclosures
Ex Cable Glands for Armoured Cables
Ex Cable Glands for Unarmoured Cables
Cable Gland Accessories
Ex Conduit Fittings
Ex Control Stations
Ex Receptacles and Socket Outlets
Ex Earthing Clamps
Ex Acoustic Signallers
Ex Fan / Ex & Waterproof Radiators
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From page 131 to page 142
From page 143 to page 156
From page 157 to page 170
From page 171 to page 180
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Explosion Proof Electrical Equipment
AVF SFDQL EVSN SFDN EVSA SFDA
GENIUS ESO TORRI e PALI ACCESSORI CALCOLO ILLUMINOMETRICO
GUA - EAHF HANDLES ESA ESX GWR GWRCS - ESX ES
EVF
SWITCHRACKS
EVAC
EJB
EVAC-FL
EJB INX
EVP-100
EJB UL
AWL
GUB
MIOL - LIOL
EMH9
SFDE RCDE EVO - EVT - TLF EXL EVG e191 - e192
EWN EW M400 OFFICE SECURLUX KRONOS SAT
Explosion Proof Electrical Equipment
Index
Lighting
Enclosures
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Ex Lighting
Ex Enclosures
Ex Lighting
Ex Enclosures
Ex Lighting
Ex Enclosures
Ex Lighting
Ex Enclosures
Ex Lighting
Ex Enclosures
Ex Lighting
Ex Enclosures
Ex Lighting Ex Lighting Ex Lighting Ex Lighting Ex Lighting Ex Lighting
Ex Lighting
Ex Lighting
Weatherproof Lighting
Ex Lighting
Weatherproof Lighting
Weatherproof Lighting
Weatherproof Lighting
Weatherproof Lighting
Ex Lighting
Ex Lighting
Indoor Lighting
Ex Lighting
Weatherproof Lighting
Weatherproof Lighting
Weatherproof Lighting
Weatherproof Lighting
Weatherproof Lighting
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Ex Enclosures Ex Enclosures Ex Enclosures Ex Enclosures Ex Enclosures Ex Enclosures Weatherproof Enclosures
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PAPD PAP PA PNA PNAF DL-NW-PTD-ET
LBH - LBHF - LBHS - EKC EYS - EZS - EZD - BMF - RMF - BFF - RFF RE - REB - REM - REN
PLG - NP - EM - ELV - DL - DB TFII C-L-T-X-ADPE
EFG
IT25...
CPSCP - FSQCP / BP
EFSC218
SM2021F - SM2001IIC
DXN
EFDC
ETH2... - S2
EFSC
MQ-BQ / MQ-BC
CPSC / CPH - FSQCA - FSQC / BPA
READ / RERAC
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Cable glands
Control Stations / Interlocked sockets & plugs
Miscellaneous
Conduit fttings
Ex Cable glands
EX Control Stations
Ex Earthing clamps
Ex Interlocked sockets & plugs
Ex Conduit fttings
Ex Cable glands
EX Control Stations
Ex Grounding electronic systems
Ex Interlocked sockets & plugs
Ex Conduit fttings
Ex Cable glands
EX Control Stations
Ex Acustic signallers
Ex Conduit fttings
Ex Cable glands
EX Control Stations
Ex Axial fan
Ex Cable glands
Ex Interlocked sockets & plugs
Ex Radiators
Ex Cable glands
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Ex Conduit fttings
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Ex Conduit fttings Ex Conduit fttings
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Product certifcations
Quality System Certifcation
CESI - Italian Electrotechnical Experimental Institute
KEMA - Kema Quality B.V. (Netherlands)
LOM - Laboratorio Ofcial J.M. Madariaga (Spain)
ISSeP - Institute Scientifque de Service Public (Belgium)
S.C.S. - SIRA Certifcation Service (England)
INERIS - Institut National De LEnvironnement Indus. et des Risques (France)
S.G.S. - Societ Generale de Surviellance (Switzerland)
UL - Underwriters Laboratoires Inc. (USA)
BKI - Robbanasbiztos Berendezesek Vizsgalo Allomasa (Hungary)
NANIO - Certifcation Centrer of Explosion-Proof and Mine Electrical Equipment (Russia)
CCVE
Since 1993 FEAM under goes annual verifcation and a new reassessment of the company each 3 years.
FEAM is certifed by a notifed body in compliance with ATEX Directive 94/9/EC.
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