Electrical Area Classifications

Electrical Area Classification 101

An Introduction to Area

Classification the Basics

IEEE Houston CED

October 3rd, 2017

Vincent W. Wedelich, PE, MBA

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Project Manager

Associate Electrical Engineer

10 Years Consulting at BMcD

16+ years in manufacturing

EAC Projects, Refineries,

Chemical Facilities, Designing

Skids etc..

Safety Topic Active Shooter

Last resort is to fight.

What will be covered in this course.

Introduction to area classification terminology and

standards.

? Identifying electrical equipment that can be used

in different hazardous areas.

? Introduction to PIP ELEHA01 Specification

? Introduction to PIP ELEHA01 Form No. 1

Flammable Combustible.

? Introduction to PIP ELEHA01 Form No. 2 Sources

of Release.

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WHAT WE TYPICALLY USE IN THE USA:

API-500, NFPA 70, NFPA 496, NFPA 497

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