Table of Contents

FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Application considerations
5 Thermal insulation
6 System design
7 Control and monitoring
8 Recommendations for installation
9 Maintenance
10 Repairs
Annex A (informative) - Example of design data
        record
Annex B (informative) - Checklist for installation
        requirements
Annex C (informative) - Example of trace heater
        commissioning record
Annex D (informative) - Example of maintenance
        schedule and log record
Annex E (informative) - Pipe heat loss considerations
        - Heat loss formula and example calculations
Annex F (informative) - Vessel heat loss considerations
Annex G (informative) - Heat up and cool down
        considerations
Annex H (informative) - Method to determine
        equivalent thicknesses of insulating
        cements
Bibliography

Abstract

Gives guidance for the application of electrical resistance trace heating systems in areas where explosive atmospheres may be present, with the exclusion of those classified as requiring EPL Ga/Da (traditional relationship to Zone 0 and Zone 20 respectively).

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
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