What does ATEX stand for?
ATmospheres EXplosible
ATEX is an acronym for ATmospheres EXplosible. This means hazardous, or potentially explosive, environments of various categories, both gaseous (petrochemical mainly) and dusty such as flour mills, saw mills and some food processing plants.
What are ATEX zones?
ATEX generally refers to the hazard of explosive atmospheres occurring in the workplace due to the presence of flammable gasses or combustible dust mixed in air, which can give rise to the risk of explosion.
What is ATEX zone2?
ATEX Zone 2 definition – What is Zone 2? The definition of Zone 2 is a hazardous area classified as an atmosphere where a mixture of air and flammable substances in 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.
What is the latest ATEX Directive?
The ATEX Directive is being repealed and replaced by the recast or new ATEX Directive. For those of you who track these by the Directive numbers, the old ATEX Directive 94/9/EC is being replaced by 2014/34/EU.
Is ATEX a legal requirement?
ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU is mandatory for manufacturers as of 20 April 2016 as stated in article 44 of the Directive.
How do you read ATEX code?
The ATEX suffix gets into the detail of how the device is protected from causing an explosion when installed in a hazardous area and what that hazard conditions are. The ATEX suffix always starts with Ex to indicate Explosion Protection and is then followed by 4 more sections whether it is for Gas or Dust applications.
How do you classify ATEX zones?
ATEX zones are classified according to two parameters: – the types of combustibles that may be encountered (dust or gas) – the frequency or duration during which an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur. Carefully read the Instructions for Use used in this technical advice before consulting the advice itself.
What is Zone 0 in oil and gas?
Zone 0. Area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is present continuously or for long periods or frequently. Zone 1. Area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally Area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally.
What does Zone 21 mean?
A Zone 21 area is classified as a place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air or flammable substances in the form of powder or dust is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally. These are typically process areas where dusts and powders are more likely to be present.
WHO issues ATEX certificate?
TUV India can support you for ATEX Certification of electrical equipment and testing as per harmonized standards: EN 60079-0 – General Requirements.
What is a Zone 1 hazardous area?
Zone 1: An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation; Zone 2: An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation and, if it occurs, will only exist for a short time.
What does ATEX-direktiv mean?
^ Direktiv är lag inom EU gällande mot medlemsländer (och genom avtal i övriga länder inom EES). ATEX-direktiv 94/9/EG trädde i kraft i mars 1996, blev tvingande i juli 2003 och är nu ersatt av ATEX-direktiv 2014/34/EU från och med april 2016.
What is the ATEX 114 and ATEX 137 directive?
the ATEX 114 “equipment” Directive 2014/34/EU – Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres the ATEX 137 “workplace” Directive 1999/92/EC – Minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres.
What is the ATEX classification?
There are four ATEX classification to ensure that a specific piece of equipment or protective system is appropriate and can be safely used in a particular application: 1. Industrial or Mining Application; 2. Equipment Category; 3. Atmosphere; and 4. Temperature. The ATEX as an EU directive finds its US equivalent under the HAZLOC standard.
What is the US equivalent of ATEX?
The ATEX as an EU directive finds its US equivalent under the HAZLOC standard. This standard given by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration defines and classifies hazardous locations such as explosive atmospheres.