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Ignition Protected
Does anyone have a simple explanation, video, cartoon to help explain just HOW an "ignition protected" device prevents explosion?
I've read what it means, etc and can get the concept, but how, for example, can a simple mesh screen on an alternator, or a plastic cover on a bus bar prevent this when it really doesn't prevent gases from flowing over potential spark points? What am I missing in my edjumacation?
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The test for ignition protection by whatever variety of features* is very specific. The simple overview is a spark producing device is submitted for testing, the testing agency operates it in a propane filled chamber. BOOM = fail.
*There are different methods of achieving ignition protection. Using alternators as an example, the Delco base alternator typically has a screened back as one of its features whereas the Motorola has a sealed chamber capped by the piggybacked regulator and no screen at all. edit: Ignition protection is distinctly different from explosion proof. The latter is a designation in the National Electrical Code under a number of classifications required for refineries, fueling stations, grain silos and in certain jurisdictions, woodworking shops.
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Neil 1977 Catalina 30 San Pedro, California prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22 Had my hands in a few others Last edited by ndutton; 01-09-2020 at 08:52 AM. |
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sigh.. it's these "little" details - simple, yet I could not find that kind of explanation online. My google-fu was weak.
Thanks hive-mind!
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I did not mean to imply explosion proof was unique to the electrical industry, just that it is distinctly different than ignition proof.
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I have seen explosion proof, vapor proof, ignition proof (which is NOT the same as vapor proof at all) and some other terms used for various things for sale. If you look at "explosion proof light" on Amazon, some of them actually are and a lot more are apparently using that term as a style adjective more than actually being certified as safe in explosive atmospheres. Dairy barns are one customer for these lights, can't have exploding cow farts
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For mines, huh, joe_db? How useful.
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Ignition protection
Building on Neil's post, here's a link to one of our MMI newsletters in which we tried to explain ignition protection. The ignition protection reference comes near the end of the newsletter. Don
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