UL Mobile App Provides Installation Principles for Explosive Atmospheres

To promote a common understanding of global hazardous locations (explosive atmospheres), UL’s new mobile app benefits designers, manufacturers, distributors, inspection and regulatory authorities (AHJs), and end-users across oil and gas, chemical, agricultural, pharmaceuticals, offshore, and mining industries.

This one comprehensive source for installation principles includes the following attributes:

types of explosive atmospheres
likelihood an explosive atmosphere is present
ignition-related properties of explosive atmospheres
temperature classifications based on maximum surface temperatures
methods of explosion protection regarding electrical and non-electrical risks of ignition
markings required by both standards and by national or regional regulations
national, regional and international standards, including a “Find Your StandardTM” feature based on the selection of five simple data points
ingress protection (IP) codes and Type ratings for equipment enclosures Contact options for additional information and questions

Download the HazLoc App for free using iTunes or Google Play.

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