EX ‘d’ Type FLAMEPROOF EQUIPMENT
Definition as per IS 2148:
US- Explosion-Proof, UK- Flame-Proof, GERMANY - Pressure-Proof
A type of protection in which the parts can ignite an explosive atmosphere are to be placed in an enclosure, which can withstand the pressure developed during internal explosion of an explosive mixture, and which prevents the transmission of the explosion to the explosive atmosphere surrounding the enclosure
FLAMEPROOF EQUIPMENT- A MISNOMER?