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ATEX (Explosive Atmospheres) equipment classification is a classification method used to determine the level of protection required for equipment used in potentially explosive areas.

This classification is based on the probability of the presence of an explosive atmosphere and the duration for which this atmosphere may be present. It makes it possible to determine the appropriate category of ATEX equipment for a given area.

There are two ATEX directives, ATEX 94/9/CE for equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres, and ATEX 99/92/EC for the minimum requirements for the protection of workers exposed to the risk of explosive atmospheres.

ATEX classification is important to ensure the safety of workers in potentially hazardous environments and to prevent explosions and fires. ATEX equipment must be designed and manufactured in accordance with specific safety standards, tested and certified before being used in areas at risk of explosion.

Classification of equipment for use in ATEX zones

HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATIONEUROPEAN/IEC CLASSIFICATION
Flammable
Substances
Temporary behavior of flammable substances in hazardous locationsZone
Types
Equipment required for installation
Equipment GroupEquipment Protection Level
Gases
Vapors
is present continuously, for long periods or frequentlyZone 0IIGa
may occur occasionally under normal operating conditionsZone 1IIGb
is not likely to occur in normal operation or, if it does, is only of short durationZone 2IIGc
Dustsis present continuously, for long periods or frequentlyZone 20IDa
may occur occasionally under normal operating conditionsZone 21IDb
is not likely to occur in normal operation or, if it does, is only of short durationZone 22IDc
Dusts-MinesIIIMa
-MinesIIIMb
SUBDIVISION OF GASES AND VAPORS
Equipment Usable in the GroupGases or Vapors
ammonia methane ethane propaneethyl alcohol cyclohexane n-butanegasoline n-hexaneacetaldehyde
town gas, acrylonitrileethylene ethylene oxideethylene glycolethyl ether
hydrogenacetylenecarbon disulfide

According to the same principle as for gases and vapors, dusts are divided into 3 groups.

DUSTS
IIIAFlammable Volatiles
IIIBNon-conductive Dust
IIICNon-conductive Dust

Each type of dust has been the subject of detailed studies to determine their
flammability characteristics (INRS brochures/Silos guide, etc.). The particularity of dusts is that their auto-ignition temperatures differ depending on whether the dusts
are in clouds or in layers. As many other parameters can modify these autoignition values ​​(particle size, humidity, ambient temperature, etc.), a calculation incorporating a safety margin must be carried out for each case.

SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT CONDITIONS
RequirementsMarking
Equipment without specific conditions-
Equipment with special protection, can be markedX
Ex component that requires additional certification before use in a hazardous areaU

Temperature classes

The explosion-proof enclosure must not have hot spots on its external surface that could cause self-ignition. Each device is classified according to the maximum surface temperature reached in service

Summary table of temperature classes by Gas

classe des températures d'inflammation des différents gazs

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