What is BS EN IEC 60079-15 ‒ Equipment protection for explosive atmosphere about?
BS EN IEC 60079-15 is a part of the multi-series international standard that includes the protection of the equipment in an explosive atmosphere.
BS EN IEC 60079-15 specifies requirements for construction, testing, and marking for Group II electrical equipment with the type of protection “n” which includes sealed devices “nC”, hermetically sealed devices “nC”, non-incendive components “nC” and restricted breathing enclosures “nR” intended for use in explosive gas atmospheres.
BS EN IEC 60079-15 applies to electrical equipment where the rated input voltage does not exceed 15 kV r. m. s. AC or DC including where the internal working voltages of the Ex-product exceeds 15 kV, for example, starters for HID luminaires.
Who is BS EN IEC 60079-15 ‒ Equipment protection for explosive atmosphere for?
BS EN IEC 60079-15 on equipment protection for the explosive atmosphere is useful for:
- Manufacturers of Group II electrical equipment with a type of protection “n”
- Safety certification providing entities for electrical equipment to be used in an explosive atmosphere
- Suppliers and dealers of Group II electrical equipment with a type of protection “n”
Why should you use BS EN IEC 60079-15‒ Equipment protection for explosive atmosphere?
The areas where dangerous concentrations and quantities of flammable gases, vapours, or dust may be present in the atmosphere, are referred to as an explosive atmosphere. Protective measures are needed to be applied to the electrical equipment installed in such areas.
BS EN IEC 60079-15 gives guidelines on equipment protection for the explosive atmosphere for the practical means of maintaining the explosion protection of electrical equipment. It helps you to avoid any mishaps and to reduce the likelihood of explosion due to ignition by arcs, sparks or hot surfaces produced either in normal operation or under specified fault conditions.
BS EN IEC 60079-15 recommends the requirements, equipment grouping, and temperature classification of the type of protection "n" for electrical equipment to you, that are in compliance with the provisions of the Ex-Equipment Certificate or with the provisions of the appropriate explosion protection standard.