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Criteria for Specifying an HAZLOC/EX Static Control Solution

Sept. 2, 2021
Experience of selecting solutions to mitigate against the ignition hazards of static electricity in HAZLOC/EX areas varies from those who are specifying static control solutions for the first time to those who specify solutions on a regular basis.

Although static electricity’s role in igniting potentially combustible atmospheres is generally less well known than sources like electrical or mechanical sparks, there are dedicated International Standards and Recommended Practices that can provide a broad overview of the kinds of processes that can be susceptible to electrostatic discharges. 

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