Shenzhen Eranntex Electronics Co., Ltd

首页> Technical Information>Gas Detection Knowledge

What are the explosion-proof requirements for combustible gas alarms?

Publication Date:2023/08/18

as we all know, combustible gas belongs to the 1 flammable and explosive gas, so the relative use of combustible gas alarm for its explosion-proof grade is also required, otherwise, if the explosion-proof requirements do not meet the requirements, then it may cause adverse effects to the use. So do you know what the explosion-proof requirements for flammable gas alarms include? The following is a brief introduction by yi yun Tian:



In general, the explosion-proof requirements of combustible gas alarm mainly include explosion-proof type + equipment category + (gas group) + temperature group. (Note: The contents are marked with explosion-proof signs.)


1. explosion-proof type


(1) increased safety type explosion-proof type: it is an explosion-proof type that does not produce arcing or sparks for electrical equipment under normal operating conditions to take some additional measures to improve the safety of combustible gas alarms and prevent the possibility of dangerous temperatures, arcing and sparks in its internal and external components. It does not include equipment that produces sparks or arcs under normal operating conditions, and is indicated by the letter "e.


(2) Flameproof explosion-proof type: refers to the combustible gas alarm shell can withstand the combustible mixture that penetrates into the shell through any joint surface or structural gap of the shell to explode inside without damage, and it will not cause the ignition of an explosive atmosphere formed by 1 or more gases or vapors. (Note: Explosion-proof type of flameproof enclosure is usually called flameproof type, indicated by letter "d")


(3) Intrinsically safe explosion-proof type: it is an intrinsically safe circuit in which all circuits inside the combustible gas alarm are formed by any electric spark or any thermal effect generated under the specified conditions of the standard (including normal operation and specified fault conditions), which cannot ignite the specified explosive gas environment, denoted by the letter "I."Iɑ" grade electrical equipment is an intrinsically safe electrical equipment that cannot cause ignition under normal operation and application of a fault and any combination of two fault conditions. "ib" grade electrical equipment is an intrinsically safe electrical equipment that cannot cause ignition under normal operation and application of a fault condition.


2. Device Category


(1) Class I: coal mine underground electrical equipment.


(2) Class II: Electrical equipment used in explosive gas environments other than coal mines.


(3) Class II flameproof "d" and intrinsically safe "I" electrical equipment is divided into classes IIA, IIB, and IIC.


(4) Electrical equipment for combustible dust environment is divided into: type A dust-tight equipment; Type B dust-tight equipment; Type A dust-tight equipment; Type B dust-tight equipment.


3. gas group


gas group refers to the explosive transmission capacity of explosive gas mixtures, it marks the degree of explosion danger, and the greater the explosive transmission capacity of the explosive mixture, the higher the risk. The explosive transmission capacity of an explosive mixture can be expressed by a larger test safety gap. At the same time, the degree of difficulty of explosive gas, liquid vapor and mist being ignited also marks the degree of explosion risk, which is expressed by the minimum ignition current ratio. Class II flameproof electrical equipment or intrinsically safe electrical equipment is further divided into classes IIA, IIB and IIC according to its larger test safety gap or minimum ignition current ratio suitable for explosive gas mixtures.


4. temperature groups


the temperature group refers to the temperature limit at which the ignition temperature of an explosive gas mixture can be ignited.


To sum up, it is some of the contents contained in the explosion-proof requirements of combustible gas alarm, hoping to be helpful to everyone. If you want to know more about combustible gas alarm, please continue to pay attention to Yiyuntian.


Related information

Latest NewsMore+

Related InformationMore+

Professional engineer

24-hour online serviceSubmit your needs and quickly recommend the right products for you

13480931872