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Fires or explosions may only occur when basic condition(s) exist(s). How many basic conditions are there?
3
Which of the following materials would be found in one of the three location classes of the class/division system?
The possibility that a gas mixture may be above the upper flammable limit does not ensure that the gas is safe. What must the gas first pass through?
concentration
A source of ignition is all that is needed to create a fire or an explosion when a flammable mixture is present.
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What type of equipment can produce arcs or sparks in normal operation and become a potential ignition source?
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Materials in Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 hazardous locations are assigned to how many groups?
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A Class I, Division 2 location is one in which flammable gases, flammable liquid-produced vapors, or combustible liquid-produced vapors can be found. What are the levels of such materials?
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An alternate 'zone classification' system found in Article ___ was added to the NEC in 1996.
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Metal combustible fibers/flyings are classified as what?
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The upper flammable limit is the highest ___ concentration of a combustible substance in an oxidizing medium that will propagate a flame.
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An area where nonmetal combustible fibers/flyings are in the air under normal operating conditions in quantities sufficient to produce explosible mixtures would be classified as Class III, Division 1.
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Explosionproof equipment is defined as equipment enclosed in a case capable of withstanding an explosion of a ___ gas or vapor.
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Protection technique concepts include what?
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A Class II liquid has a flash point at or above ___ but below 140°F.
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Article 505 of the NEC has ___ revisions in the 2023 edition.
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The flash point of a liquid is the minimum temperature at which it gives off vapor in ___ concentration.
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Explosionproof equipment must withstand hydrostatic pressure tests in a range of ___ the maximum pressure from an explosion within the enclosure.
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The purged and pressurized protection technique is permitted in any hazardous location for which it is ___.
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Combustible liquids will only form an ignitable mixture when they are heated above their ___.
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When explosions run through a conduit system, the gas in front creates a ___ that may result in extreme explosive and mechanical pressures.
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Which of the following methods is/are used to make plug-receptacle combinations safe for use in hazardous locations?
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The ___ revision of the NEC added the word classified to Hazardous Locations.
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The use of ___ in hazardous locations is prohibited by the special bonding requirements.
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A Zone 0 location is a location in which ignitible concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are present ___.
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The first mention of hazardous locations appeared in the ___ edition of the NEC.
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Study Notes
Basic Conditions for Fires or Explosions
- Fires or explosions require at least three basic conditions to exist.
Hazardous Locations and Class/Division System
- All relevant materials would be found in the three location classes of the class/division system.
- Equipment with contacts like switches and circuit breakers can generate arcs or sparks, creating potential ignition sources under certain conditions.
Concentration and Ignition
- The concentration of a gas must increase from below the lower flammable limit to above the upper flammable limit for safety to be compromised.
- An ignitible mixture of flammable gases or combustible dusts with air can lead to fire or explosion if an ignition source is present.
Class and Division Designations
- Hazardous locations are categorized into 4 groups; Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 locations feature flammable gases or vapors.
- Class II locations deal with combustible dusts, with Class III focusing on areas with nonmetal combustible fibers in the air.
Equipment Specifications
- Explosionproof equipment must withstand potential explosions of specified gases or vapors within and prevent ignition of external flammable atmospheres.
- The concept of explosionproofing includes hydrostatic pressure testing to withstand pressures from potential internal explosions.
Flash Points and Temperatures
- A Class II liquid has a flash point between 100°F and 140°F.
- The flash point represents the minimum temperature for a substance to emit vapors in sufficient concentrations to create an ignitible mixture.
Regulations and Revisions
- Article 505 of the NEC included significant revisions with 135 updates as of 2023.
- The term "hazardous (classified) locations" was formalized in the 1975 revision of the NEC.
Zone Classifications
- Zone 0 locations have ignitible concentrations of flammable gases or vapors present continuously or for long durations.
- There are specific methods to safely use plug-receptacle combinations in hazardous locations, emphasizing adequate safety measures.
Historical Context
- The first mention of hazardous locations in the National Electrical Code (NEC) occurred in the 1920 edition.
- An alternate "zone classification" system was introduced in Article 505 in the NEC in 1996.
Additional Concepts
- The purged and pressurized protection technique is permissible in identified hazardous locations.
- Combustible liquids may form ignitible mixtures only when heated above their flash point.
- Pressure piling effects can occur in a conduit system during explosions, creating high mechanical pressures.
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