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Explosion Proof Lights - Requirements and Classifications
For purpose of definition, we will explain the Class and Div System of lighting fixtures. For a full explanation on electrical, and explosion proof lighting, visit the OSHA website.
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What is LED Explosion Proof Lighting?
LED explosion lights work in the presence of dust and flammable petro-chemicals. Explosion Proof rated lighting "contain" any internal explosion and prohibits this explosion from escaping to the outside environment. They should not be confused with vapor tight fixtures. Many explosion proof fixtures are not vapor tight.
What is Intrinsically Safe LED Lights?
Intrinsically safe lighting fixtures differs from explosion proof lighting in that they are designed so they cannot create an explosion or spark. For the most part, they tend to be low power, low voltage lighting and often are battery powered.
Class 1 Explosion Proof
Class 1 Division 1
Flammable concentrations of combustible liquids, vapors or gases exist under normal working conditions.
Class 1 Division 2
Flammable concentrations of ignitable vapors, liquids, or gases exist under abnormal working conditions.
Class 1 Areas
Group A (acetylene)
Group B (hydrogen)
Group C (ethylene and propane)
Group D (propane, butane, methane, and benzene)
Class 2 Explosion Proof
Class 2 Division 1
Combustible concentrations of flammable dusts exist in the atmosphere under normal working conditions.
Class 2 Division 2
Combustible concentrations of ignitable dust exist in the atmosphere under abnormal working conditions.
Class 2 Areas
Group E (metal dust)
Group F (charcoal and carbon)
Group G (wood, plastic, starch, and flour)
Class 3 Explosion Proof
Class 3 Division 1
Combustible fibers or materials that produce ignitable particles exist under normal working conditions.
Class 3 Division 2
Combustible fibers or materials that produce flammable particles exist under abnormal working conditions.
Class 3 Areas
These are not categorized into groups but comprise of sawdust and cotton
Explosion Proof Lights Have a Robust Design for Containment
Use Explosion proof lights in these areas
Chemical processing plants
Aircraft maintenance areas
Enclosed fueling stations
Paint spray booths
Offshore oil and gas rigs
Chemical storage units
Ship tanks
Refineries
Oil and Gas Storage
Grain silos
The main task of explosion proof lights is to stop an explosion from escaping, whenever one occurs.
Explosion Proof lights are designed to contain any explosions that happen inside the light. They are not vapor tight fixtures. They are designed, certified and tested so that any issue inside the light is not transferred to the hazardous environment in which they are installed.
They should not be confused with intrinsically safe lights. An intrinsically safe light is designed so that it never creates a problem, such as a spark. They tend to be lower power, low voltage lights and are typically battery powered, like a flashlight.
Why you would choose LED Over Metal Halide
LED Explosion Proof Fixtures have many benefits over conventional explosion proof lights. These fixtures have an average life expectancy of 50,000+ hours. Metal halides have an average lifespan between 12,000 and 20,000 hours.
LED explosion proof fixtures maintain their lumens extremely well. Their lumen maintenance (L70) is typically over 50,000 hours. During the same period, you would have to replaced 2 to 3 HID bulbs. Explosion proof LED lights are more energy efficient than traditional explosion proof lights. Long lifespan of LEDS contributes to lower operating and maintenance costs.
They Emit Less Heat and Lower the Risk of Accidents at your facility
LEDs are solid-state lighting devices and function reliably because of their heat-saving features. They only produce an average of 3.4 BTUs per hour and are not affected by low temperatures or humidity. This translates to lights that work when workers enter hazardous rooms. Metal Halide require larger fixtures to act as a heat sink to eliminate all the heat generated by the bulbs. While LEDs produce heat, its a fraction of what Metal Halide produces.
They Support Your Eco-Friendly Initiatives
Since LEDs are more energy-efficient, they reduce the demand on the power grid. And in the process lower greenhouse gas emissions. LEDs convert 95% of the energy they draw into light and only waste 5% as heat. Conventional lights waste 95% of the energy they draw as heat and only convert 5% into light.
If your company is thinking of implementing eco-friendly initiatives, switch to LED. LEDs do not contain dangerous substances. Their disposal process isn't as costly as that of HID and fluorescent lamps.
Use the RIGHT LED Explosion Proof Lights
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Are LED lights explosion proof?
What is explosion proof lighting?
The design of an explosion proof fixture is very interesting. It forces gas to take longer, complicated routes through different channels and pathways. As it travels, cools down to a safer temperature before release. Explosion proof lights are not airtight. They allow gases to enter their aluminum casings.