FLAMPROOF (EXPLOSION-PROOF) PROTECTION (Ex ‘d’)

Assumptions based in IS 2148 are:

• Flammable gases / vapours, if present in atmosphere will enter the enclosure
• The apparatus will be selected, installed, operated and maintained within the acceptable ratings. The maintenance and use of FLP equipment shall be so that its safety will not be impaired, is the responsibility of the user
• The electric circuit of the FLP equipment will have all required protection devices
• Sparking which will ignite a flammable gas or vapour, may occur at any part of the equipment contained in the enclosure in normal operation due to an internal fault due to insulation failure, etc.

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