Transcription of ATEX Directive 94/9/EC - EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES
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ATEX Directive 94/9/EC - EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES
ATEX Directive 94/9/EC - EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES . GENERAL. The accidental ignition of an atmosphere containing a large quantity of gas, vapour, mists and/or dust may cause an explosion. Specific measures have been taken on an international level in order to avoid any material damage or the loss of human lives. These measures mainly apply to chemical and petrochemical industries where such hazardous atmospheres may be developed during the production, transformation, transport and storage of flammable products. They also cover installations where combustible dust is produced in the processing of pulverised and grain products (grinding and sieving). some DEFINITIONS. B. What is a potentially explosive atmosphere? 3 elements must be combined to trigger an explosion: A The oxygen in the surrounding air = always present B A flammable substance (gas, vapours, mists or dusts). C A source of ignition: Electrical equipment / installation or any source of heat A spark or a flame are not the only sources of ignition.
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