EN 1127-1:1997

Explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection - Part 1: Basic concepts and methodology EN 1127-1:1997

Publication date:   Dec 29, 2001

Scope

This European Standard specifies methods for the identification of hazardous situations leading to explosion and the design and construction measures appropriate for the required safety. This is achieved by: - hazard identification; - risk assessment; - elimination or minimization of risk; - information for use. The safety of equipment, protective systems, and components can be achieved, as described in 5.7 of EN 414:1992, by removal of hazards and/or limiting the risk, i.e. a) by design without using safeguarding; b) by safeguarding;

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