ATEX explosion protection: protective measures to prevent explosions
The danger of an explosion always exists when the conditions according to the ATEX fundamentals and the hazard pentagon are fulfilled. This includes, for example, the presence of combustible dust, atmospheric oxygen, and an effective ignition source. These...
Explosion protection according to ATEX – Avoiding explosions in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry
ATEX is an abbreviation for the French designation “ATmosphères EXplosibles”. This can be found in the European Union’s Directive 2014/34/EU, which defines the legal basis for the use of equipment and protective devices in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres....
