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    Temperature classification (T class) defines the maximum surface temperature allowed for equipment used in hazardous atmospheres. T class is based on the auto-ignition temperature of gases to ensure equipment doesn't ignite flammable mixtures. Higher T classes allow higher surface temperatures, so a T6 product can be used where T5-T1 is required. Equipment must be marked with its T class, like "EEx de IIB T3" for an explosion proof device rated to 200°C. T classes do not apply to mining (150°C or 450°C limits) and standards differ between Europe and North America.

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    Temperature classification (T class) defines the maximum surface temperature allowed for equipment used in hazardous atmospheres. T class is based on the auto-ignition temperature of gases to ensure equipment doesn't ignite flammable mixtures. Higher T classes allow higher surface temperatures, so a T6 product can be used where T5-T1 is required. Equipment must be marked with its T class, like "EEx de IIB T3" for an explosion proof device rated to 200°C. T classes do not apply to mining (150°C or 450°C limits) and standards differ between Europe and North America.

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    Temperature Classification
    What is Temperature Classification
    Temperature classification (also known as temperature class, or T class) defines the
    maximum surface temperature that a product destined for use in a potentially hazardous
    atmosphere is allowed to operate at, relative to an ambient temperature of -20°C to +40°C.

    According to the type of protection used on the product e.g. Exd, Exe etc, the temperature
    corresponds either to the maximum temperature of the external surface of the product, or to
    the maximum temperature of the internal surface of the product. Generally, Temp-class is
    based on fault conditions or, at the very least, worst case normal operating conditions.

    Why is Temperature Class Important?


    All flammable gases have an auto-ignition temperature. If a flammable mixture of the gas is
    exposed to a component above the auto-ignition temperature then the mixture will ignite.
    Therefore, when selecting equipment, the Temperature class must be below the auto-
    ignition temperature of the potentially explosive atmosphere where it will be installed.

    If several different flammable materials may be present within a particular area, the material
    that gives the lowest auto ignition temperature dictates the overall area classification, and
    hence T-class.

    As can be seen from the Temperature Classes table below; a T6 certification allows a
    maximum permissible surface temperature of 85°C therefore a T6 instrument can be used
    in T5, T4, T3, T2 and T1 environments.

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    T-Class and Equipment Marking


    The ATEX directives typically require all products certified suitable for use in a hazardous
    area, e.g. instruments, enclosures, luminaries etc to be marked with their temperature
    class. Look out for a T number at the end of the protection concept marking on the product's
    label e.g. EEx de IIB T3 indicates that this explosion proof apparatus has a temperature
    classification of T3 which corresponds to a maximum surface temperature of 200°C. See
    our page on the ATEX Directive for further background on ATEX.

    Temperature Class for Group I Applications


    Temperature classes do not apply to Group I applications, i.e. equipment for use in the
    mining industry. Mining equipment has either a rigid 150°C or 450°C limit.

    Temperature Class for Group II Applications


    The temperatures corresponding to each temp class are shown below. It is worth noting that
    North American and Canadian standards differ from European standards by having sub
    groups e.g. T3A

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    The following pages on Control and Instrumentation.com give more detail on ATEX,
    explosion protection and other topics associated with process plant safety:

    Atex Directive

    Hazardous Area Classification

    Safety Integrity Classification

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