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21ST ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SAFETY SEMINAR, NOV 2011
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Explosion Protection
Via Seal on Cable
Inner Bedding
Typical (SWA)
Single Wire
Armour Cable
Ingress Protection
Earth Continuity
Issue
Selection
Over tightening
Lack of earth continuity
Cable not secured effectively
Water Ingress / Corrosion
Stakeholder
Client
Engineer
Product
Design
Installation
ISO 9001
Manufacturer
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Contractor
Withdrawn 2005
AS/NZS 4871
AS/NZS 1972
AS/NZS 60079.14
Dust Hazards
(Zones 20, 21 & 22)
AS/NZS 60079.0
Annex A
AS/NZS 60079.1
Flame transmission tests of cables and cable glands - per AS/NZS 60079.14
AS/NZS 60079.17
Section 4.7 (Environmental Conditions) All bolts and cable entries remain tight
Section 4.12.5 (Cable Glands) Inspectors check for tightness by hand
Clause A.2.5 (Release by a tool), Once installed cable glands should not be
able to be opened by hand
Ex d I
Ex d I
Ex e II
EPL Gb
Ex d IIC
EPL Gb
Ex nR II
EPL Gc
Ex ia II
EPL Ga
Ex ta IIIC (DIP)
EPL Da IP6X
21ST ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SAFETY SEMINAR, NOV 2011
Ex d I
EPL Mb
Generic
Cable
Type
Sealing Ring
Barrier Seal
Unarmoured Cable
Armoured Cable
Ex d I / IIC EPL Mb / Gb
Ex d I / IIC EPL Mb / Gb
IEC Ex certification is
the same for all types
Ex d I EPL Mb, Ex d IIC EPL Gb,
How do we select ?
Ex e II EPL Gb, Ex nR II EPL Gc,
When is a barrier seal
Ex ta IIIC EPL Da
required ?
21ST ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SAFETY SEMINAR, NOV 2011
1.2 Application
Cables shall comply with the relevant requirements of the
following Standards, as appropriate for the types of cables
specified.
Section 2 AS/NZS 5000.1
Section 3 AS/NZS 1026 or AS/NZS 1429.1
Section 5 AS/NZS 5000.1
Type 1, 2, 2S, 3, 3S, 7, 7S, 8
Section 5 AS/NZS 5000.1 and AS/NZS 60079.1
Type 9
5.5.6 Fillers
Where used, fillers shall be non-hygroscopic
Ex d I EPL Mb
Cable Gland
When is a Barrier
Gland required ?
II.
III.
Zone 2
(EPL Gc)
EPL Ga
EPL Gb
EPL Gc
P
P
P
P
*
P
Zone 1 &
Thermoplastic, thermosetting or elastomeric
Metal sheathed, served and unarmoured.
Zone 2
sheathed with armouring or braiding designed
Flexible steel conduit with non-metallic serving to AS/NZS 2053.1 and AS/NZS 2053.8.
(EPL Gb, Gc) for mechanical protection.
Trunking, ducts, pipes or trenches installed to meet the requirements of 9.6.8.
P
P
P
P
Direct Entry Ex d
AS/NZS 60079.14:2009
Section 10.4.2
Figure 2
Start
Does this
enclosure
contain an
internal
source of
ignition?
Yes
Does the
hazardous
gas require IIC
apparatus?
Yes
Yes
Apply
10.4.2
d) or e)
Yes
Is the
volume of
the enclosure
bigger than
2 dm ?
No
No
Is the
area of
installation
Zone 1?
No
Use a suitable
flameproof
cable entry
device with a
sealing ring
10.4.2 b)
No
Flame Path
Flame Path
Compound seal shall be at least
20% of the cross sectional area
Exhaust
Routes
Seal to
withstand
450 PSI of
Pressure
(30 bar)
Direction of
Flame /
Pressure /
Hot Gases
Epoxy Resin
Compound
AS/NZS 60079.14:2009
Section 10.4.2
Figure 2
Start
Does this
enclosure
contain an
internal
source of
ignition?
Yes
Does the
hazardous
gas require IIC
apparatus?
Yes
Yes
Apply
10.4.2
d) or e)
Yes
Is the
volume of
the enclosure
bigger than
2 dm ?
No
No
Is the
area of
installation
Zone 1?
No
Use a suitable
flameproof
cable entry
device with a
sealing ring
10.4.2 b)
No
Test Condition:
5 tests with pre-pressure of 0.5 bar
Mixture: H2-Air
(28 +/- 1)% H2
C2H2-Air (7.5 +/-1)% C2H2
Cable Length: 145 mm
Inner Explosion
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EPL
Category
Equivalent
Zone
AS/NZS 60079.0:2008
AS 2380.2
AS/NZS 60079.1:2007
EPL Gb
Increased Safety
AS 2380.6
AS/NZS 60079.7:2006
EPL Gb
Ex ia
Intrinsic Safety
AS 2380.7
AS/NZS 60079.11:2011
EPL Gb
Ex ib
Intrinsic Safety
AS 2380.7
AS/NZS 60079.11:2011
EPL Gb
Ex ic
Intrinsic Safety
AS 2380.7
AS/NZS 60079.11:2011
EPL Ga
Ex nA
Non-Sparking
Ex nW
Enclosed Break
Ex nL
Energy Limitation
AS 2380.9
AS/NZS 60079.15:2011
EPL Gc
Ex nR
Restricted Breathing
Ex o
Oil Immersion
No Standard
AS/NZS 60079.6:2007
EPL Gb
Ex m
Encapsulation
AS 2431
AS/NZS 60079.18:2011
EPL Gc
Ex p
Pressurisation
AS 2380.4
AS/NZS 60079.2:2007
EPL Gb
Ex q
No Standard
AS/NZS 60079.5:2007
EPL Gb
Australian
Standards
Latest AS / NZS
Standards
General Requirements
AS 2380.1
Ex d
Flameproof
Ex e
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CURRENCY OF CERTIFICATION
AUS EX CERTIFICATION
ANZ EX CERTIFICATION
IEC EX CERTIFICATION
Cable retention
Cable anchorage
Resistance to impact
Electrical properties
Resistance to external influences
Resistance to corrosion
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Main Issue
Qualification
Should be considered
Cannot be developed
IEC Ex Certification
Of great importance
Reliability Measurement