Explosion-Proof Types of Explosion-Proof Electrical Equipment

For gas explosion protection, various methodologies are employed, including Flameproof (d), Increased Safety (e), Intrinsic Safety (i), Pressurized Enclosure (p), Encapsulation (m), Oil Immersion (o), Sand-Filled (q), “n” Taper (n / A, nR, nL, nZ, NC), and Special Protection (s).

Regarding dust explosion protection, the approaches encompass Intrinsic Safety (iaD or ibD), Enclosure Protection (TD), Encapsulation Protection (Maryland), and Pressurized Enclosure Protection (PD).