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OVE EN IEC 60079-0:2019
Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements (IEC 60079-0:2017) (english version)
This part of IEC 60079 specifies the general requirements for construction, testing and marking of Ex Equipment and Ex Components intended for use in explosive atmospheres. The standard atmospheric conditions (relating to the explosion characteristics of the atmosphere) under which it may be assumed that Ex Equipment can be operated are: • temperature –20 ° C to +60 ° C; • pressure 80 kPa (0.8 bar) to 110 kPa (1.1 bar); and • air with normal oxygen content, typically 21% v / v.
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