Unit 2 EN IEC Standards For Ex Protection Methods

Unit 2 EN / IEC Standards for Ex Protection Methods
This unit will provide a source of reference in the use of the different
standards for the following: types of Ex protection methods. properties of
flammable gases, vapours, mists. area classification, installation,
inspection, and maintenance.
ATEX and other Directives.

Types of Ex Protection
Standard no.
EX Protection Type
(European/International)
EN/IEC 60079-0 General requirements
EN/IEC 60079-1 d – Flameproof (Category 2)

p – Pressurization
EN/IEC 60079-2 px – (Category 2), py – (Category 2),
pz – (Category 3)
EN/IEC 60079-5 q – Powder Filling (Category 2)
EN/IEC 60079-6 o – Oil Immersion (Category 2)
EN/IEC 60079-7 e – Increased Safety (Category 2)

i – Intrinsic Safety
EN/IEC 60079-11 ia – (Category 1), ib – (Category 2),
ic – (Category 3)
EN/IEC 60079-15 n – Types of Protection (Category 3)
m – Encapsulation
EN/IEC 60079-18 ma – (Category 1), mb – (Category 2),
mc – (Category 3)
Installation, Inspection, Repair & Overhaul
Standard no.
Title
(European/International)
EN/IEC 60079-10 Classification of Hazardous Areas
Electrical Installations in Hazardous Areas (other than

EN/IEC 60079-14
mines)
Inspection and Maintenance of Electrical Installations in
EN/IEC 60079-17
Hazardous Areas (other than mines)
Repair and Overhaul for Apparatus used in Explosive
EN/IEC 60079-19
Atmospheres (other than mines or explosives)
Material Characteristics for Gas and Vapour Classification –
EN/IEC 60079-20
Test Methods and Data
* European & International standards of the same number, are now exactly the
same apart from a couple of annexes.
Requirements of an Technician, IEC 60079-14
Knowledge & skills;

They should be familiar with the relevant techniques involved with
the selection and erection of the equipment.
Competence Requirements;
Have the skills necessary for the preparation and installation of
relevant concepts of protection.
Assessment requirements;
Evidence of having the necessary skills for the scope of work,
competence across a range of activities and of relevant knowledge
and understanding.
European Directives
Description
Directive
(Process of CE Marking for compliances)
ATEX 94/9/EC Directive for Equipment and Protective Systems intended for
ATEX 95 – Product Directive use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Directive on minimum requirements for improving the Safety
ATEX 1999/92/EC
and Health of Workers potentially at risk from explosive
ATEX137 – Workplace Directive
atmospheres.
Directive on supply of machinery to satisfy a wide-range of
Machinery 2006/42/EC essential Health & Safety requirements, e.g. on construction,
moving parts and stability.
Low Voltage Directive - relating to the design of equipment
LV 2006/95/EC
for use within certain voltage limits for the equipment..
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive – equipment not to

EMC 2004/108/EC
cause excessive electromagnetic interference
PED 97/23/EC Pressure Equipment Directive (Fluids e.g. oil / water)
Simple Pressure Vessel Directive (Air only)

SPVD 2009/105/EC These are based on the different compositions of the
pressurised substance.
Standards Referenced to EC Directives/CE Marking
Standard no. Descriptions

Refer Official Journal of EC (Process of CE Marking for compliances)
Explosive atmospheres – Explosion prevention and

EN 1127-1 protection. Basic concepts and methodology to eliminate
explosion risks.
Safety of machinery – Basic concepts, general principles for

EN ISO 12100
design
Non-electrical equipment for potentially explosive

EN 13463-1 atmospheres – Basic method and requirements and Ignition
Risk Assessment.
Awareness of Quality Systems for potentially

explosive atmospheres. To consider a Q/A system in support
EN 13980 : 2002
of the requirements of ATEX 94/9/EC. To complement EN ISO
9001:2000 and other systems.,
International electro-technical vocabulary: Electrical

IEC 50(426)
apparatus for explosive atmospheres
Example of Ex Standards
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EC-Type
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ATEX and other Directives.

EN/IEC 60079-1 d – Flameproof (Category 2)

EN/IEC 60079-6 o – Oil Immersion (Category 2)

EN/IEC 60079-7 e – Increased Safety (Category 2)

EN/IEC 60079-15 n – Types of Protection (Category 3)

Electrical Installations in Hazardous Areas (other than

Knowledge & skills;

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive – equipment not to

PED 97/23/EC Pressure Equipment Directive (Fluids e.g. oil / water)

Simple Pressure Vessel Directive (Air only)

Standard no. Descriptions

Explosive atmospheres – Explosion prevention and

Safety of machinery – Basic concepts, general principles for

Non-electrical equipment for potentially explosive

Awareness of Quality Systems for potentially

International electro-technical vocabulary: Electrical

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