Electrical Instruments in Hazardous Locations - Hardcover

Magison, Ernest C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0876643764 ISBN 13: 9780876643761

Publisher: Instrument Society of America, 1978

Synopsis

The most comprehensive book on this subject available! A virtual encyclopedia of electrical safety, this latest edition features a new structure. The author rewrote and re-ordered the chapters, either to better reflect today's perspective or to clarify the presentation. Magison expanded his treatment of theory and principles to provide a foundation for addressing some of the questions that arise when no standard or regulation exists. He also added more practical examples of applying principles in real situations. Recognizing the fact that the book's subject matter is truly an international concern, Magison increased the amount of space devoted to work outside North America. Contents: Historical Background and Perspective Combustion and Explosion Fundamentals Classification of Hazardous Locations and Combustible Materials Practice and Principles of Hazard reduction Explosion-proof Enclosures Reduction of Hazard by Pressurization Encapsulation, Sealing and Immersion Increased Safety Type of Protection: 'e' Ignition of Gases and Vapors by Electrical Means Intrinsically Safe and Non-incendive Systems Design of Evaluation of Intrinsically Safe Apparatus Intrinsically Safe Systems and Non-incendive Systems Ignition by Optical Sources Dust Hazards Human Safety Degree of Protection by Enclosures.

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From the Author

The 4th edition is an expanded resource.
The 4th edition contains expanded discussion of the probability of explosions, classification of flammable materials, data on electrical ignition, and a much improved discussion of intrinsically safe system design. New chapters on ignition by lasers, and increased safety apparatus are included. The book remains a resource for both the beginner and the experienced engineer. The strong tutorial emphasis of earlier editions has been maintained, but numerous references make it a valuable guide for those who wish to dig deeper.

Edition details

• Publisher: Instrument Society of America
• Publication date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0876643764
• ISBN 13: 9780876643761
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 420