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IS 11064 (1984): Guide for construction and use of rooms or

buildings protected by pressurization for installation of
electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres [ETD 22:
Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Atmosphere]

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hdian Standard
GUIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION
AND USE OF ROOMS OR BUILDINGS
PROTECTED BY PRESSURlZATlON, FOR
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRTCAL APPARATUS
FOR EXPLOSIVE GAS ATMOSPHERES

Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Atmosphrres Sectional

Committee, ETDC 22
Chairman Repressnting
*SHRI S. K. BISWAS( GUPTA ) Directorate General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad
Members
SHRI N. K. SEN [ ADet-me to
Shri S. K. Blswas ( Gupta ) ]
SHRI S. B, C. AGARWALA Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Hyderabad
SHR~V P. GUPTA ( Alternate 1 )
&RI G H. SAHA ( Altertratd II )
SHRI V. ANANTARAMAN Lar en & Toubro Ltd, Bombay
SHRI M. V. LAKSHMINARASHIMHAN
( Alternate )
SHRI I-‘. K. CHAKRABORTY Indran Oil Corporation Ltd ( Refineries Divi-
sion ), New Delhi
SHRI A. S. NAMBUDURI( Alternate )
SHRI S. CHANDRA Macneill & Magor Ltd ( Industries Division ),
Calcutta
SHRI A. K. HAZRA ( Alternate )
SHRI CHARANJI,~LAL Chief Controllerate of Explosives, Nagpur
SIIH~B. R. DAVE( Alternate )
SHRI B. A. CHETTY Electronics Commission ( IPAG Headquarters ),
New Delhi
SHRI S. G. DES~MUKH Bharat Bijlee Ltd, Bombay
SHRI P. N. JASUTKAR( Alternate )
DIRECTOR( COMMERCIAL ) Central Electricity Authority, New Delhi
DEP~JTYDII~ECTOR( Alternate )
SHRI D. P. GIJP~.A. Directorate General of Technical Development,
New Delhi
*Shri S. K. Bisw.ls ( Gupta ) was Chairman for the meeting in which this draft
standard was finalized.
( Continued on page 2 )
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( Continuedfrompage 1)

Members Representing

SHRI H. N. GUPTA Directorate General Factory Advice Services &

Labour Institute, Bombay
SHRI V. S. SASIKIWIR ( Alternate )
SHRI S. N. GHOSH The Association of Mining, Electrical and Mecha-
nical Enginerr. II. K., Calcutta
SHRI S. N. GHOSH Siemens India Ltd. Bombay
SHRI G. L KHANDUJA Electronics Corporation of India Ltd, Hyderabad
SHRI CH. VENKATESWARLU( Alter/late )
SHRI T. R. A. KRISHNAN 1 arllt Advisory Committee, Bombay
SHRI 1. M. KHKJSHU( Alternote )
SHRI S. LAL Jndian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd, New Delhi
SHRI G. L. CHAWLA ( Alternute )
SHRI MAHESH CHANDKA Central Building Research Institute ( CSIR ),
Roorkee
SHRI M. M. MEH~A Tata Consulting Engineers, Bombay
SHRI R. C. BaJPAI ( Alternate )
COL M. C. NANGIA Directorate of Standardization Department of
Defence Production, Ministry of Defence
Engineers-in-Chief’s Branch, New Delhi
SHRI H. R. KHAN ( Akernate )
SHRI T. NITYANANDAS. Loss Prevention Association of India Ltd, Bombay
SHRI V. S. OZARDE Crompton Greaves Ltd, Bombay
DR M. S. PADBI~RI Hindustan Brown Boveri Ltd, Bombay
SHRI N. SUNDARARAJAN( Alternate )
SHRI AMALENDURAY Food Corporation of India Ltd, New Delhi
SHRI V. THYAQARAJAN( AIfernate )
DR S. K. SARKAR CentraDlbrninndgResearch Station ( CSIR 1,

SHRI A. S. ANSARI ( Alternate )

DR V. K. SHRINIVASAN Kirloskar Electric Co Ltd, Bangalore
SHRI M. GANESH ( Alternate )
SHRI A. N. SRIVATHSA NGEF Limited, Bangalore
SHRI S. L. SRIDHARAMURTHY ( Alternate )
SHRI K. P. SINGH National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd,
New Delhi
SHRI V. R. SONONB Ministry of Defence ( DGI ), New Delhi
SHRI K. RAJAGOPALAN ( Alternate )
SHRI SIJRKSH KUMAR The Fertilizer ( Planning and Development ) India
Ltd, Dhanbad ( Bihar )
SHRI G. S. SINGH ( Alternate )
SHRI V. V. P. SWAMY Coal India Ltd, Ranchi
SHRI A. S. R. MURTHY ( Alternate )
SHRI G. N. THADANI Engineers India Ltd, New Delhi
SHRI S. G. GOKHALB ( Alternate )
DR K. S. UPPAL Ministry of Defencc ( R & D ), New Delhi
SHRI R. SRINIVASAN( Alternate )
SHRI S. P. SACHDEV, Director General, IS1 ( Ex-officio Member )
DIRECTOR ( Elec tech )
Secretary
SHRJ R. K. MONOA
Senior Deputy Director ( Elec tech ), IS1

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Indian Standard
GUIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION
AND USE OF ROOMS OR BUILDINGS
PROTECTED BY PRESSURIZATION, FOR
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS
FOR EXPLOSIVE GAS ATMOSPHERES
0. FOREWORD
0.1 This Indian Standard was adopted by the Indian Standaras
Institution on 23 August 1984, after the draft finalized by the ,Electrical
Apparatus for Explosive Atmospheres Sectional Committee had been
approved by the Electrotechnical Division Council.
0.2 This standard is one of a series of standards on pressurized enclosures.
The requirements of pressurized enclosures with no internal source of
flammable gas or vapour are covered in IS : 7389 ( Part 1 )-1976*.
0.3 The object of this guide is to lay down the principles of protection of
electrical apparatus by pressurization, adapting them to suit in the case of
rooms or buildings containing electrical apparatus and protecteJ by internal
over-pressure against the iugress of the potcntia!ly explosive external
atmosphere.
0.4 In the preparation of this guide, assistance has been derived from IEC
Publication 79-13 ( 1982 ) Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmos-
pheres: Part 13 Construction and use of rooms or buildings protected by
pressurization, issued by International Electrotechnical Commission.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This guide defines the conditions in which an electrical apparatus liable
to cause an ignition may be used in a room or building situated where
flammable gases or vapours may bc present, the ingress of these gases or
vapours into the room being prevented by maint*ililing inside it a protec-
tive gas at a higher pressure than that of the outside atmosphere.
*Specification for pressurized enclosures of electrical equipment for use in hazardous
areas : Part I Pressurized enclosures with no internal source of 11ammabk gas or
vapour (first revision ).
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1.2 This guide includes recommendations for the construction, equipping

and operation of rooms or buildings and their aksociated parts. such as
inlet and exhaust ducts for the protective gas, alld auxiliary control devices
necessary for the satisfa,:tory pr,)duction and maintenance of the
overpressure.
1.3 This guide also recommends the tests necessary to show that the
installation conforms to these recommendations and the marking to be
placed on the rooms or bti;ldings.

1.4 This guide concerns only rooms and buildings in the interior of which
there is no internal release ( actual or potential ) of flammable gases and
vapours.

2. TERMINOLOGY

2.0 For the purpose of this guide, the following definitions shall apply.
2.1 Room or Building - An enclosure ( or enclosures ) provided with
doors, cable ducts. conduits, etc, containing electrical apparatus and of
sufficient size to permit the entry of a person who may be expected to
work or remain inside the enclosure for a prol(,nged period.
NOTE -Throughout the rest of this guide, the term ‘room’ is employed
without distinction to designate rooms or buildings.
2.2 Opening - Any aperture, door, window or non-airtight fixed panel.
2.3 Protective Gas - The gas used to maintain an overpressure within the
room, or to purge air in these circumstances.

2.4 Pressurization - A type of protection by which the jhgress of an

explosive atmosphere into a room is prevented by maintaining therein a
protective gas at a pressure greater than that of the surrounding atmosphere.

2.5 Pressurized Room - A room in which the protective gas is maintained

at a pressure greater than that of the surrounding atmosphere.

2.6 Pressurization with Leakage Compensation - A method in which the

supply of protective gas is suficient to maintain the overpressure in the
room, with a flow corresponding to the inevitable leakages from the room
and its associated ducts, all the exit openings being closed.
2.7 Pressurization with Circulaticrn of Protective Gaq - A method in which
the internal overpressure is maintained within the room and its associated
ducts, a continuous and intentional flow of protective gas passing through
these, through apertures of controlled section.

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2.8 Purging - The operation of passing a quantity of protective gas

through a room and its associated ducts in order to reduce any
concentration of flammable gas or vapour within to a safe level.

3. CLASSIFICATION OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ROOM

3.1 The different hazardous zones given in IS : 5572 ( Part 1 )-1978* enables
to drive, the classification of the zone, whele the room is situated.

3.2 It is considered that the interior of a room should receive, in the

absence of pressurization, a classilication based on the most hazardous area
into which the room has at least one direct opening.

3.3 Pressurization of the room after purging, permits the use of electrical
equipment, which is not otherwise suitably protected for the area
classification.
NOTE - The atmospheres inside a rcom which is partially situated in a
hazardous zone, but all of whose openings lead into non-hazardous zones, is
considered as non-hazardous.

4. PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION OF ROOMS

4.1 Protective Gas Ducts and Their Connections
4.1.1 The materials used for protective gas ducts and their connections
should have chemical and physical resibtar:ce suitable for their intended
use.
4.1.2 The ducts and connections shall be capable of withstanding
1.5 times, the maximum overpressure specified for normal service, with a
minimum of 200 Pa. Appropriate safety devices shall be installed if
there is a possibility of overpressures occurring during service capable of
causing dangerous deformation of ducts or connections.

4.1.3 The ‘position, dimensions and number of supply ducts shall be

sufficient to ensure effective purging. The number of ducts shall be
chosen in relation to the design and arrangement of the apparatus to be
protected.

4.1.4 The supply ducts should be considered as forming part of the

room. In particular, where they pass through a hazadous area, it is
desirable that they be pressurized with respect to the surrounding
atmosphere. However, if the mechanical integrity and sealing of the
ducts can be guaranteed, then it is permissible for the pressure within the
ducts to be lower than that of the surrounding atmosphere.

*Classification of hazardous areas ( other than mines ) for electrical installaions:

Part 1 Areas having flammable gases and vapours (first revision ).
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4.2 Entry of Ducts for Electrical and Gas Service

4.2.1 The entry of cables or electrical conduits and other serviced
( protective gas, water, etc ) directly into the room should be so effected
that the necessary overpressure can be maintained and entry of flammable
substances precluded.
4.2.2 Where exhaust apertures open into a hazardous zone. it is
recommended to provide them with automatic closing valves or flaps to
prevent, as far as practicable, the ingress of the external explosive
atmosphere in case of failure of pressurization.

5. PROTECTIVE MEASURES

5.0 Protective measures shall be adopted to prevent the electrical apparatus

installed in a pressurized room from giving rise to an explosion at the
moment of switching on, or in the case of failure of pressurization. These
measures should be determined by the characteristics of the electrical
apparatus, by the environmental conditions, and by the use of safety
devices to monitor the inside atmosphere, or to actuate an alarm or
possibly switch the power supplies off automatically. Such measures arc
given in 5.1 to 5.3 and also summarized in Table 1.
5.1 Energizing - During initial start-up, or after shutdown and whatever
the classification of the hazardous area, it is necessary, before energizing
any electrical apparatus in the room which is not suitably protecfcd for the
classification of the area:
a) Either to ensure that internal atmosphere is not hazardous
( see Note 1 ) or to proceed with prior purging of sufficient
duration that the internal atmosphere may be considered non-
hazardous ( see Note 2 ), and
b) To pressurize the room.
NOTE 1 - An atmosphere is considered non-hazardous when, at all points in
the room. the enclosures and associated ducts. the concentration of flammble eases
or vapours is below 25 percent of the lower explosive limit. The placr of
measurement shall be judiciously chosen to determine the highest concentration of’
gas.
NOTE2 - Generally, the volume of protective gas required for purging is
estimated as at least five times the internal volume of the room and its associated
ducts.
5.2 Failure of Pressurization

52.1 First Case h The atmosphere in the room, considered as non-

hazardous when pressurized, is classified Zone 1 in the abseuce of
pressurization, according to 3 ( exceptional case )‘.

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 TABLE 1 SUMMARY OF PROTECTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF
FAILURE OF PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM
( Clause 5.0 )
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED

CLASSIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT SUITABLE FOR EQUIPMENT NOT PROTECTED

THE INTERIOR OF SUITABLE FOR USE IN FOR ANY HAZARDOUS AREAS
THE ROOM* ZONE 1 ZONE 2

(1) (2) 0) (4)

a) Suitable alarm ( visible or audible a) Suitable alarm ( visible or audible

or both ), or both ),

b) Immediate action to restore b) Immediate action to restore

pressurization, and pressurization, and

Zone 1 No action c) Programmed disconnection of c) Automatic interruption of the power

4 necessary Power supplies if the pressuri- supplies as rapidly as practicable
zation cannot be restored for an within a prescribed de!ay time
extended period or if the concen- having regard to the needs of a
tration of flammable gas is rising programmed shutdown.
to a dangerous level.

a) Suitable !alarm ( visible or audible

or both ),

b) Immediate action to restore pressur-

ization, and
Zone 2 No action No action necessary c) Programmed disconnection of power t;
necessary supplies if the pressurization can ..
not be restored for an extended =:
period or if the concentration of g
flammable gas is rising to a danger- p
ous level. .
G
*For classification in the event of absence of pressurization see IS : 5572 ( Part 1 ) I978 Classification of hazardous areas
( other than mines ) for electrical installations : Part 1 areas having flammable gases and vapours (first revision I’. g
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5.2.1.1 If any electrical apparatus installed in the room is not suitable

for a hazardous area, the following provisions should be made:
a) Suitable alarm ( visible or audible or both ) indicating absence
of pressurization,
b) Immediate action to restore pressurization, and
c) Automatic interruption of the power supplies as rapidly as
practicable within a prescribed delay time having regard to the needs of a
programmed shutdown.
In determining the delay time, account shall be taken of the
precautions adopted to prevent the ingress of dangerous gas mixtures, and
the probable effects of gas diffusion, convection and breathing of the room.
This delay may also be prolonged to facilitate a programmed shutdown of
the apparatus in the interest of safety provided that it is verified that the
atmosphere immediately outside the room is not dangerous.
5.2.1.2 If any electrical apparatus installed in the room is appropriate
for Zone 2, the following provisions shall be made:
a) Suitable alarm ( visible or audible or both ) indicating absence of
pressurization,
b) Immediate action to restore pressurization, and
c) Programmed disconnection of power supplies if pressurization
cannot be restored for an extended period or if the concentration
of flammable gas is rising to a dangerous level.
52.2 Second Case -- The atmosphere in the room, considered as non-
hazardous when pressurized, is classified Zone 2 in the absence of pressuri-
zation according to 3 ( most frequent case ).

5.2.2.1 If any electrical apparatus installed in the room is not suitable

for a hazardous area, the following provisions should be made:
a) Suitable alarm ( visible or audible or both > indicating absence of
pressurization,
b) Immediate action to restore pressurization, and
c) Programmed disconnection of power supplies if pressurization can-
not be restored for an extended period or if the concentration of
flammable gas is rising to a dangerous level.
5.3 Other Protective Measure
5.3.1 Whatever protective measure are adopted, the complementary
provisions given in 5.3.1.1 to 5.3.1.4 should be made.

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5.3.1.1 All electrical apparatus uhich is to bc energized in the absence of

pressurization, particu!arly that v\ hich assures p~~siurization, lighting and
essential telecommunication should he suirabic for use in the zone corres-
ponding to its position; in the case 1~hc-l-c thij apparatus is inside the room,
it is necessary to take into account the zoue corresponding to the classifica-
tion of the inside of the room ( see 3 ).
NOTE - These provisions permit lighting and essential telecommunication
installations to remain in service, even in lhe event ot danger.
5.3.1.2 The visible or audible alarm shall be so located as to be imme-
diately percieved by the responsible personnel who shall take the necessary
action.
5.3.1.3 For monitoring the satisfactory functioning of the pressurization,
either a pressure monitoring device or a flow monitoring device or both
should be used.
NOTE - Electrical interlock on the fan motors is not suitable to indicate failure
of pressurization. They do not give an indication in the event of, for example, rhe
fan belt slipping, the fan becoming loose on the shaft or reverse rotation of fan.
5.3.1.4 In certain circumstances. such as the necessity of keeping electri-
cal apparatus in operation, it may be advisabic to provide two sources of
protective gas so that each on: can take over from the other in case of a
breakdown of one source. Each source should be independently capable
of maintaining the necessary overprcssure.
6. VALUES OF OVERPRESSURE AND OF PROTECTIVE GAS FLOW
6.1 The pressurization system shall be capable of ensuring a sufficient out-
ward protective gas speed through the openings of the room when all
these openings are open at the same lime. The velocity should be greater
than that of external air currents but should not lead to so great a pressure
in the room as to make it difficult to open and close the doors.
NOTE - Where doors, windows and openings are provided with interlocks,
these are to be closed when checking this requirement.
6.2 A minimum overpressure of 25 Pa ( 0’25 m bar ) with respect to the
outer atmosphere should be maintaiued at all points inside the room and
its associated ducts at which leaks are liable to occur, all doors and
windows being closed.
6.3 If there is any air-consuming equipment inside the pressurized room,
the flow through the pressurization system should be capable of covering
all needs; if not, the extra air required should be supplied by a separate
system.
NOTE 1 - The pressurization system may a!so include heating, ventilating and
air-conditioning devices over and above the equipments necessary to fu@l the
requirements of 6.1 to 6.3.

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The design of a pressuriz:d room will also need to consider :
NOTE 2 -
ai the number of persons expected to stay in the room in order to ensure
the necessary renewai of the air; and
b) the type of amaratm to b: installed in the room and their need for
coohng air, if any.
7. PROTECHVE GAS SUPPLY
7.1 The protective gas should not, by virtue of any chemical products or
impurities which it may contain, produce deleterious effects or introduce a
risk of reduced safety.
NOTE - The protective gas may also be u;ed for other purposes, such as for
cooling the appsratus.
8. VERIFICAI‘ION A ND TESTS
8.1 Before putting a pressurized room into service, the technical documen-
tation should be examixd and ii‘ necessary, a test shall be carried out.
8.2 In particular, it should be assured that:
a) the construction of the installation and the protective measures
are such that purging can be eRected, and
b) the minimum over pressure ( see 6.2 ) can be maintained at the
minimum flow rate of the pressurization system with all the
openings closed, in normal working conditions.
9. MARKING
9.1 All doors I^rom the pressurized room should be clearly marked on the
outside, by the following notice or an equivalent:
‘WARNING - PRESSURIZED ROOM - CLOSE THIS DOOR’.
9.2 Inside thz room, the following inFormation should be displayed:
Minimum required overprrssurs, or corresponding rate of flow of
protective gas.
9.3 Rules to be observed for the installation in question:
a) When switching on:
In accordance with 5.1, a notice should be displayed close to the
switch of the pressurization fan and to the general circuit-breaker
for the room, with the following or equivalent wording:
‘WARNING - The pressurization fan should be allowed to run
for t minutes before switchiug on the installation, unless it has been
checked that the atmosphere in ths room is not hazardous.’
NOTE- t is the time required for purging at minimum flow rate.
b) In case of pressurization failure:
Jn accordance with 5.2, a detailed list should be given indicating
the apparatus to be switched off, the delays, if any, allowed for
each operation, and any other measures to be taken particularly
in the event of pressurization failure.

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