HVAC in Co2 Room 1

[bip1694]

Hello All,

This is a great engineering Forum. I want to thank all People for the information you share.

I having a problem to find out any standards to define CO2 room in ship should be a Explosion Proof area.I mean the FD and Fan should be Explosion proof rated for the area.Can anyone please advise.

Thanks in advance.

Regards
Bkg

 

[DRWeig]

Hmmm... Carbon dioxide is not combustible, it's what we use to put fires out. Is there a reason that you suspect that explosionproof electrical equipment is required?

If you are considering the effects of carbon dioxide tank rupture, that is a structural issue not electrical.

Good on ya,

Goober Dave

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[SAK9]

try this:

http://www.gl-group.com/infoServices/rules/pdfs/english/schiffst/teil-1/kap-21/englisch/abschn01.pdf

 

[bip1694]

Thanks for reply.
I do suspect , no Explosion proof required for this area. as CO is not Flammable. I just wanted to confirm this ...if any standard specifies that.

 

[DRWeig]

I'm not familiar with a standard that lists things that are not combustible...

Here's an international safety card (attached).

You can get an MSDS from a manufacturer as well, or perhaps find it listed on a government health site (such as OSHA in the US).



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