HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATION DS/EN 60079-10-1 & UK ENERGY INSTITUTE, IP15

BACKGROUND DS/EN 60079-10-1 CLASSIFICATION EXPLOSIVE GAS ATMOSPHERES

ATEX 1999/92 EC Di Directive ti /B Borehole h l di directive ti 92/91/EC (offshore) ( ff h ) Danish Regulations (BEK 1480 + Guideline to that) Norway: PSA Facilities Regulation (Guideline) points towards IEC 61872-7 which points towards IEC/EN 60079-10-1 Allow for correct selection of equipment (ATEX 94/9/EC) Classify for flammable gasses, vapours and mists Flammability: Dependent on flash point and design/service temperature Probability for fire/explosion: P(Release) x P(Ignition)

AREA CLASSIFICATION ZONING EN 60079-10-1 / IP 15

Zone 0: The part of a hazardous area in which a flammable atmosphere is continuously present or present for long periods Zone 1: That part of a hazardous area in which a flammable atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation Zone 2: That part of a hazardous area in which a flammable atmosphere p is not likely y to occur in normal operation, and if it occurs, it will only exist for a short period Non-hazardous: areas that do not fall into any of the above (IS NOT SAFE AREA)

Definitions EN 60079-10-1
Source of Release: A point of location from which a gas, vapour, mist or liquid may be released into the atmosphere so that an explosive gas atmosphere could be formed. Grades of release: There are three basic grades of release, as listed in order of decreasing frequency and likelihood of the explosive gas atmosphere being present:
Continous grade Primary Grade y Grade Secondary

Degree of ventilation (natural / artificial):

High ventilation (VH) Medium ventilation (VM) Low ventilation (VL)

HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATION GRADE OF RELEASE IP 15 DEFINITIONS

Continuous grade C d release: l A release l that h is continuous or nearly l so, or that occurs frequently and for short periods
If it is likely y to be present p for more than 1000 hours per p year. y

Primary grade release: a release that is likely to occur periodically or occasionally in normal operations, i.e. a release which, in operating procedures is anticipated to occur
If it is likely to be present for between 10 to 1000 hours per year.

Secondary grade release: A release that is unlikely to occur in normal operation and, in any event, will do so only infrequently and for short periods i.e. i e a release which in operating procedures is not anticipated to occur. Such release may be of unknown size e.g. fracture of a drain or unknown size e.g. corrosion hole.
If it is likely to be present for 1 to 10 hours per year. year
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ZONE VENTILATION GRADE OF RELEASE

Hazardous Area Classification Data Sheets Part I: Flammable Material List and data

Hazardous Area Classification Data Sheets Part II: List of sources of release

Hazardous Area Classification Drawings EN 60079-10-1, SEC 7.2

WHY COMBINE EN 60079-10-1 WITH IP15

For continous & primary grades of release, the leak size is typically known. We need some advise regarding size and types of leak sources for secondary grade of release EN 60079-10-1 is very open on the subject. subject

Ref. R f to t EN 60079 60079-10-1, 10 1 1. 1 Scope: S

For detailed recommendations regarding the extent of the hazardous areas in specific industries or applications, reference may be made to national or industry codes relating to those applications.

HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATION IP 15

Risk Target is 10-5 year For most offshore plants, where there is control of ignition sources outside the hazardous areas, IP 15s LEVEL I is applied Does not concern major releases (spread of flamables more than 30 m). These shall be minimised by design and operation to an acceptable residual risk. risk IP 15, sec. 5.4.5.1: As a guide, when there are more than 10 leak sources within close proximity (i.e. (i e Where their notional zone 2 would overlap), the area should be classified as zone 2 Classification only required for fluids with flashpoints nearer than 10 deg. C to the handling/ambient temperature in the area. Following: g Open p field, , naturally y ventilated, , wind speed p 0.5 2.0 m/s /
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POINT SOURCE

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FLUID CATEGORY / CLASS

Fluid Category A B C Description A flammable liquid that, on release, would vaporise rapidly and substantially. A flammable liquid, not in Category A, but at a temperature sufficient for boiling to occur on release. A flammable liquid, not in Categories A or B, but which can, on release, be at a temperature above its flash point, or form a flammable mist or spray. A typical methane-rich natural gas. Refinery hydrogen.

G(i) G(ii)

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FLUID CATEGORY - EXAMPLES

Fluid Condensate / LPG: Crude / unstabilized: Crude / stabilized: Wet/dry gas: Produced Water: Diesel: Helifuel: Hydraulic oil: Category g y A B C G(i) C C C C

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RELATIONSHIP CLASS & CATEGORY

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IP 15 PROCEDURE SECONDARY GRADE RELEASE

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IP 15 LEVEL I, II & III FLANGES & VALVES

For offshore oil/gas installations, where there is a strong control of ignition sources outside the classified area, area LEVEL I is typically selected.

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CLASSIFICATION AT SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT

Fig 1A. Pump mounted on plated deck high integrity pump (typically double mechanical seals)

HOLE DIA 2 2 2 2

FLUID CAT. B B C C

PRESSURE BARG 10<P<50 P<10 10<P<50 P<10

RADIUS R1 R2 4000 5000 4000 4000 4500 5500 4500 4500

Refer to appendix 5 5, John Crane recommendations for mechanical seals.

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CLASSIFICATION AT SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT

Fig. 1B, Pump mounted on grated deck high integrity pump (typically double mechanical seals)

HOLE DIA 2 2

FLUID CAT. B C

PRESSURE BARG P<50 P<50

RADIUS R1 R2 4000 N/A 4500 N/A

Refer to appendix 5 5, John Crane recommendations for mechanical seals.

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CLASSIFICATION AT SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT

Fig. g 2A, , Flange/valve g / installed over grated g deck

HOLE DIA 1 1 1 1 1

FLUID CAT. A/C B G(i) G(i) G(i)

PRESSURE BARG P<50 P<50 P<100 100<P<150 150<P<200

RADIUS R1 R2 2500 N/A 2000 N/A 1100 N/A 1400 N/A 1600 N/A

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CLASSIFICATION AT SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT

Control valves, often used block valves and valves not well maintained: A zone 1 with R = 0.3 m. A specific evaluation shall be made to decide if there is a further zone 2 around the zone 1.

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CLASSIFICATION AT SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT

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CLASSIFICATION AT SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT

SPO Compact Flange Fully welded ASME B31.3 B31 3 piping and SPO compact flanges

No classification!

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CLASSIFICATION AT SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT EN 1127-1, ANNEX B

Defines equipment which are durably technically tight, examples: Canned motor pumps Magnetic coupled sealless pumps Tongue/groove o gu /g oo flanges a g (EN ( 1092-1, 09 , Type yp C & D) ) If rarely detached: NPT connections (up to DN 50)

Should normally not cause classified areas.

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CLASSIFICATION AT SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT

ITA / Appendix 5: John Crane recommendaations for Pumps / Mechanical Seals.
John Crane recommendations for mechanical seal Maximum release flow rates for pumps in all fluid categories and process pressures
Seal Sealing Arrangement Description Max. Release Flow Rate (kg/s) Hazard Radius R1/R2 (m)

For dry gas seals on compresors, John J h Crane C states the two last rows for pumps will apply for th dry the d gas seals, l depending on execution of the dry gas seal

Single seal ( without fixed throttle bushing, in a pump with no wear Use IP-15 calculation ( Hole rings). This may be a component or size. 0,23xshaft dia.)* cartridge, general-purpose seal Single seal with a fixed throttle bushing or a single seal in an API 0,0003 Single 610 pump. This may be a component or cartridge, generalpurpose seal l Single seal,, supplied to ISO 21049, with a fixed throttle bushing ( code 1CW-FX) or a single seal, supplied Single 0,00015 to ISO 21049 with a solid floating bushing ( code 1CW-FL) in an API 610 or ISO 13709 pump. Dual, unpressurised seal ( without fixed throttle bushing bushing, in a pump with Use IP-15 calculation ( Hole Dual unpress. no wear rings). This may be a size 2 mm )** cartridge or non-cartridge, generalpurpose seal Dual, unpressurised seal ( ISO 21049, code 2CW-CW, 2CW-CS, with auxiliary plan 52, 75 or 76 ) with Dual unpress. 0,00001 a fixed throttle bushing or the same seal arrangement but in an API 610 pump or ISO 13709 pump. Dual, unpressurised seal as above Dual unpress. but containement system connected 0,00001 at seal. 0,0025 at vent to an open vent pipe Dual pressurised seal (without fixed Use IP-15 calculation ( Hole Dual press throttle bushing, innon-cartridge, size 2 mm )** general purpose seal Dual, pressurised Seal (ISO 21049, code 3CW-CW 3CW-CW, with auxiliary plan 53 or 54 ) with a fixed throttle Dual press NIL bushing or the same seal arrangement but in a API 610 or ISO 13709 pump Dual, pressurised Seal (ISO 21049, code 3NC, with auxiliary plan 74 ) Dual press with a fixed throttle bushing or the 0,01 same seal arrangement but in a API 610 or ISO 13709 pump Single

See IP-15

<2

<2

See IP-15 ( 4 to 6 )

<2

<2

See IP-15 ( 4 to 6)

2***

* Use seal chamber presssure as release pressure ( If not known use discharge pressure ) ** Use 5 bara as release pressure *** For R2, Cat C use 2,5 m

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HAZARDOUS AREA DOSSIER

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ENCLOSED AREAS
Minimum 12 ACH (IP 15), no stagnant zones to ensure area classification will correspond to grade of release. Pressurisation to safe a room adjacent to classified area: Min. 5 mm WG overpressure (IP 15)

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