Q(1)
Has anybody come across a document comparing API 505 with IP 15? What are the major differences between the two standards for hazardous area classification (HAC)? The particular installation I am dealing with is an offshore oil & gas platform.
Q(2)
My understanding is that in terms of equipment selection for a particular HAC one should refer to the following standards:
- NEC chapter 5 (if HAC according API 505)
- IEC 60079 series (if HAC according IP 15)
Q(3)
Would there likely be significant changes in hazardous area classification if the basis for classification is changed from API 505 to IP 15?
i.e. can one actually say IP 15 is more stringent than API 505 (or vice versa)?
Thanking you in advance for your comments.
Has anybody come across a document comparing API 505 with IP 15? What are the major differences between the two standards for hazardous area classification (HAC)? The particular installation I am dealing with is an offshore oil & gas platform.
Q(2)
My understanding is that in terms of equipment selection for a particular HAC one should refer to the following standards:
- NEC chapter 5 (if HAC according API 505)
- IEC 60079 series (if HAC according IP 15)
Q(3)
Would there likely be significant changes in hazardous area classification if the basis for classification is changed from API 505 to IP 15?
i.e. can one actually say IP 15 is more stringent than API 505 (or vice versa)?
Thanking you in advance for your comments.