IEC 60079-2:2007 PDF (Not Available)

IEC 60079-2:2007 standard outlines the requirements for the design, testing, and construction of electrical apparatus with pressurized enclosures. This standard is specifically applicable to equipment used in explosive gas atmospheres.

The main focus of this standard is on equipment that uses pressurized enclosures to contain and limit the release of flammable substances. The intention is to prevent the mixture of flammable substances with the surrounding atmosphere, thus reducing the risk of an explosion.

One notable addition in the 2007 edition of the standard is the introduction of the "Equipment protection level concept." This concept provides a framework for classifying equipment based on its level of protection against explosive atmospheres. It helps ensure that equipment meets the necessary safety requirements and allows for better understanding and communication regarding the level of protection provided.