Electric power production from coal is on a steep rise in major developing countries, including China, India, Indonesia, South Africa, and Vietnam, albeit declining in developed countries such as the ...

Hazardous areas exist in every power plant. Following proper design rules and anticipating how the plant will be operated can avoid creating mixtures of gases that could explode or catch fire.

Electric process heaters that will be exposed to flammable materials in explosive environments need to be properly evaluated to protect the equipment and workers against catastrophic failures.

Article 725 provides the requirements for Class 1 circuits in Part II. A Class 1 circuit is that portion of the wiring between the overcurrent protective device (OCPD) of a Class 1 power supply and ...

A new type of device provides designers of automated installations for North America with performance, cost, and safety benefits. Industrial machinery and equipment system designs typically rely on ...