Zone definition(ATEX&IECEx scheme)
A place in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a
gas/vapour (or cloud of combustible dust) in air….
Zone 0 (Zone 20)
….is present continuously, or for long periods or frequently.
Zone 1 (Zone 21)
….is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally.
Zone 2 (Zone 22)
….is not likely to occur in normal operation but if it does occur, will persist for a short period only.
Europe explosive hazardous location can be divided into zone 0 (zone 0), zone 1 zone 1) and zone 2 (zone 2), the percentage is about 2%, 28% and 70% ; And by North America standard(NEC500) is divided into Division 1 and Division 2, the percentage of the occurrence of about 5% and 95% respectively. European practice shows that the proportion of area 2 is still growing.
Type of protection |
Symbol |
Typical zone |
Intrinsic safety |
Exia |
0 |
Encapsulation |
Exma |
flameproof |
Exd |
1 |
Intrinsic safety |
Exib |
Increased safety |
Exe |
Purged/pressurized |
Exp |
Oil Immersion |
Exo |
Sand filled |
Exq |
Encapsulation |
Exmb |
Non-sparking |
Exn |
2 |
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