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ID (ISN) del documento57590
Número CIS 92-594
ISSN - Título de la serie 0309-6866 - Fire Prevention
Año 1991
Número de serie
Autor(es) Omeish T.M., Sebastian M.
Título Overcoming electrical risks in hazardous process areas
Información bibliográfica Dec. 1991, No.245, p.21-26. Illus. 6 ref.
Resumen A discussion of the importance of proper selection, operation and maintenance of electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas at petroleum processing facilities. Areas referred to are those where flammable petroleum gases and volatile flammable liquids are processed, stored or handled. Topics covered include: hazardous areas and their classification; sources of release and their likely frequency and duration; conditions for a fire or explosion; selection of electrical equipment according to the area classification; operations and maintenance; inspection of equipment and training of personnel (isolation of apparatus during inspection, hot work precautions, initial and periodic inspections, testing).
Descriptores (primarios) lugares con peligro de explosión; refino del petróleo; prevención de los incendios; seguridad eléctrica
Descriptores (secundarios) substancias inflamables; atmósferas explosivas; verificaciones de seguridad; inspección; sistemas de clasificación; material eléctrico
Tipo de documento D - Artículos periódicos
País / Estado o ProvinciaJamahiriya Árabe Libia
Tema(s) Incendios, explosiones
Broad subject area(s) Incendios, explosiones y riesgos mayores
Navegación por categoria(s) Petroleum and natural gas industry
Explosions
Incendios
Petrochemical industry