Hazardous Areas” “Explosive Atmospheres”, and the like and relate to areas where flammable liquids, vapors, gases or combustible dusts are likely to occur in quantities sufficient to cause a fire or explosion.
The modern day automation of industry has meant an increased need to use equipment in Ex areas. Such equipment is termed “Ex equipment”
Ex equipment in such areas include:
�� Automotive refueling stations or petrol stations
�� Oil refineries, rigs and processing plants
�� Chemical processing plants
�� Printing industries, paper and textiles
�� Hospital operating theatres
�� Aircraft refueling and hangars
�� Surface coating industries
�� Underground coalmines
�� Sewerage treatment plants
�� Gas pipelines and distribution centers
�� Grain handling and storage
�� Woodworking areas
�� Sugar refineries
�� Metal surface grinding, especially aluminium dusts and particles
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