Abstract

Specifies requirements for the protection by ventilation of electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres. Section 1 deals with gas or vapour dilution and point extraction ventilation of buildings and rooms; and Section 2 design, construction and testing of ventilation systems required to reduce the temperature of electrical power equipment by heat dissipation.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-014 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 8 April 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-014:

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Institute of Petroleum
Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association
Australian Pipeline Industry Association
Aviation and Marine Engineers Association
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Department of Natural Resources and Mines, QLD
Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services, NSW
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Contractors Association of New Zealand
Engineers Australia
Institute of Electrical Inspectors
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (New Zealand)
New Zealand Employers and Manufacturers Association (Central)
WorkCover New South Wales

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Scope

This standard sets out requirements for the protection by ventilation of electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres. The standard is in two Sections, as follows:
(a) Section 1-Ventilation of Buildings and Rooms-Gas or Vapour Dilution.
(b) Section 2-Ventilation of Electrical Power Equipment-Heat Dissipation.

Section 1 of this standard relates to the requirements of dilution ventilation and point-extraction ventilation of buildings and rooms.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 18-07-2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	EL-014
Under Revision	DR AS/NZS 60079.13:2019