Hazardous Location
Hazardous Location
(OP)
I have a battery room that houses 53 lead acid cells of 2.2Vper cell and 214 amp-hour. I would like to know if this installation must be considered an Hazardous Location. What constitutes an hazardous location?
Thanks
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RE: Hazardous Location
RE: Hazardous Location
http://www.cholaaxa.com/Risk%20Note%20on%20Explosion%20Risks%20in%20Battery%20Rooms.pdf
David Baird
mrbaird@hotmail.com
Sr Controls Engineer
EET degree.
Journeyman Electrician.
RE: Hazardous Location
IEEE Std 484 in 5.1.4 Ventilation states "The battery area shall be ventilated, either by a natural or induced ventilation system, to prevent accumulation of hydrogen and to maintain designed temperature. ..."