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Corrosive Area Classification

This document provides electrical design criteria and standards for hazardous areas and environmental conditions. It specifies that: 1) Equipment must be approved for the specific hazardous area classification and follow the appropriate certification scheme. 2) Flameproof enclosures can be used in Division 1 hazardous locations if they meet certain requirements. 3) Equipment suitable for Zone 0 can be used in Division 1. 4) Locations near coastlines or handling chemicals are considered severe environments and equipment must be rated accordingly.

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Corrosive Area Classification

This document provides electrical design criteria and standards for hazardous areas and environmental conditions. It specifies that: 1) Equipment must be approved for the specific hazardous area classification and follow the appropriate certification scheme. 2) Flameproof enclosures can be used in Division 1 hazardous locations if they meet certain requirements. 3) Equipment suitable for Zone 0 can be used in Division 1. 4) Locations near coastlines or handling chemicals are considered severe environments and equipment must be rated accordingly.

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Document Responsibility: Electrical Systems Designs and Automation Standards Committee SAES-P-100

Issue Date: 15 August 2012


Next Planned Update: 15 August 2017 Basic Power System Design Criteria

method(s) for the hazardous area where the equipment is applied.


Markings based on other schemes or directives such as ATEX are not
acceptable.

8.3.2 Equipment suitable for Class 1, Zone 0 locations may be used in Class 1,
Division 1 locations.

8.3.3 Increased safety (protection type e ) motors and terminal boxes are not
permitted in Zone 1 locations.
Commentary Note:

The e protection method is acceptable if it is used in combination with


the d protection method, if d is the primary protection method.

8.3.4 Flameproof enclosures EEx d II are permitted in Class I, Division 1


locations as meeting the NEC requirements for approved enclosures,
provided:
i) NEC requirements for cable entry are met;
ii) the overall enclosure is flameproof EEx d II (explosion-proof) as a
whole (not only its components);
iii) the enclosure is constructed of a conductive metal or has an integral
metal bonding device that ensures a positive low-resistance bond
between conduits or/and cable armors entering or terminating at the
enclosure; and
iv) if used outdoors, the enclosure is rated a minimum of IP54.

8.3.5 The equipment selection, approval and labeling requirements in the NEC
for Division 2 installations also apply to Zone 2 installations.

9 Environmental Conditions

9.1 The following locations shall be deemed as severe corrosive environments for
the purposes of selection of electrical equipment:

9.1.1 Outdoor offshore locations

9.1.2 Outdoor onshore locations within one kilometer from the shoreline of the
Arabian Gulf

9.1.3 Outdoor onshore locations within three kilometers from the shoreline of
the Red Sea.

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Document Responsibility: Electrical Systems Designs and Automation Standards Committee SAES-P-100
Issue Date: 15 August 2012
Next Planned Update: 15 August 2017 Basic Power System Design Criteria

9.1.4 All of the Ras Tanura Refinery and Terminal.

9.1.5 Location where chlorine or other corrosive chemicals are being handled
(e.g., sulfur plants, waste water treatment, water treatment, R.O. facilities).

9.2 Electrical equipment shall be rated in accordance with the requirements of the
SAES-P or SAMSS specific to the equipment and its installation. When not
covered in these documents:

9.2.1 For ambient temperature:

The temperature criteria shown in Table 2 shall be used to establish


equipment rating.

9.2.2 For other environmental data refer to SAES-A-112.

Table 2 Temperature Criteria

Ambient Temperature
Average Monthly Maximum
Location
Normal Maximum (°C) Daily Peak (°C)
Outdoors (Air) 45 50
Earth (Soil) 40 40
Ocean (Water) 30 30
Indoors in Well-Ventilated Buildings 40 50
Indoors in Air-Conditioned Buildings See Note 1 below See Note 1 below
Non-ventilated Enclosures 56 56
Exposed to the Sun See Note 2 below See Note 2 below

Notes:
1. Per the design temperature of the air conditioning system (see SAES-K-001) or 30°C,
whichever is greater.

Commentary Note:

Stationary storage batteries are normally rated for operation in 25°C ambient.
See SAES-P-103 for battery rating and ambient temperature requirements and
SAES-K-001 for battery room design temperature requirements.

2. Effective ambient temperature inside an equipment enclosure due to combined effects of a


45°C ambient outside the enclosure, 8°C rise from solar radiation, and an assumed 3°C rise
caused by an internal heater or other heat producing device.

Revision Summary
15 August 2012 Major revision.

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