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Dsen 60079-10-1 & Uk PDF
Dsen 60079-10-1 & Uk PDF
Dsen 60079-10-1 & Uk PDF
CLASSIFICATION
DS/EN 60079-10-1 & UK
ENERGY INSTITUTE, IP15
Definitions EN 60079-10-1
Source of Release: A point of location from which a gas, vapour,
mist or liquid may be released into the atmosphere so that an
explosive gas atmosphere could be formed.
Grades of release: There are three basic grades of release, as
listed in order of decreasing frequency and likelihood of the
explosive gas atmosphere being present:
Continous grade
Primary Grade
y Grade
Secondary
Ref.
R f to
t EN 60079
60079-10-1,
10 1 1.
1 Scope:
S
POINT SOURCE
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G(i)
G(ii)
Description
A flammable liquid that, on release, would vaporise rapidly and
substantially.
A flammable liquid, not in Category A, but at a temperature
sufficient for boiling to occur on release.
A flammable liquid, not in Categories A or B, but which can, on
release, be at a temperature above its flash point, or form a
flammable mist or spray.
A typical methane-rich natural gas.
Refinery hydrogen.
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Category
g y
Condensate / LPG:
Crude / unstabilized:
Crude / stabilized:
Wet/dry gas:
G(i)
Produced Water:
Diesel:
Helifuel:
Hydraulic oil:
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HOLE
DIA
2
2
2
2
FLUID
CAT.
B
B
C
C
PRESSURE
BARG
10<P<50
P<10
10<P<50
P<10
RADIUS
R1
R2
4000
5000
4000
4000
4500
5500
4500
4500
Refer to appendix 5
5, John Crane recommendations for mechanical
seals.
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HOLE
DIA
2
2
FLUID
CAT.
B
C
PRESSURE
BARG
P<50
P<50
RADIUS
R1
R2
4000
N/A
4500
N/A
Refer to appendix 5
5, John Crane recommendations for mechanical
seals.
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HOLE
DIA
1
1
1
1
1
FLUID
CAT.
A/C
B
G(i)
G(i)
G(i)
PRESSURE
BARG
P<50
P<50
P<100
100<P<150
150<P<200
RADIUS
R1
R2
2500
N/A
2000
N/A
1100
N/A
1400
N/A
1600
N/A
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Control valves, often used block valves and valves not well maintained: A zone 1
with R = 0.3 m.
A specific evaluation shall be made to decide if there is a further zone 2 around the
zone 1.
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No classification!
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Single
See IP-15
<2
<2
See IP-15 ( 4 to 6 )
<2
<2
See IP-15 ( 4 to 6)
* Use seal chamber presssure as release pressure ( If not known use discharge pressure )
** Use 5 bara as release pressure
*** For R2, Cat C use 2,5 m
2***
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ENCLOSED AREAS
Minimum 12 ACH (IP 15), no stagnant zones to ensure area
classification will correspond to grade of release.
Pressurisation to safe a room adjacent to classified area: Min. 5
mm WG overpressure (IP 15)
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