Purge Controls for Pressurization Systems

CONTROLS FOR PRESSURIZATION SYSTEMS

Problem: there are times when electrical equipment must be installed in a classified hazardous location but protection methods such as intrinsic safety or explosion-proof boxes are unsuitable or impractical.

Solution: applying a source of clean air or inert gas at a positive pressure to an equipment enclosure prevents the ingress of flammable gases and dust. Thus, the hazard classification of the atmosphere inside the enclosure may be reduced. Standards have been established which determine the degree of reduction, and stipulate initial purging volume changes, minimum maintained pressure differential, and system status indication. Alarm initiation and power interruption in the event of pressure loss are mandated for some situations.

System Design Considerations:
Type X pressurization reduces the hazard classification from Division 1 to non-classified
Type Y pressurization reduces the hazard classification from Division 1 to Division 2.
Type Z pressurization reduces the hazard classification from Division 2 to non-classified.
Systems for leakage compensation are designed to maintain a minimum positive pressure.
Continuous flow systems are for enclosures with internal gas releases, e.g. analysers.
Enclosure volume must be checked against the flow capability of the purge control system.
A fast purge feature expedites the required number of air changes for system initialization.

Choose Type X Type Y Type Z Leakage Compensation Continuous Flow Max. Volume Initial
Model cu.ft. / m³ Fast Purge
AP-01Z-02 . . 2 / 0.057 None
AFP-01Z-15 . . . 15 / 0.42 Manual
AFP-02Z-75 . . . 75 / 2.12 Manual
AFP-03Z-300 . . . 300 / 8.5 Manual
1XLC . . . . 60 / 1.35 Auto
2XLC . . . . 120 / 2.7 Auto
3XLC . . . . 240 / 5.4 Auto
1XCF . . . . 17 / 0.39 Auto

AP-01Z-02 PURGE CONTROL SYSTEM

  • FM approved for Type Z purging (only)
  • Complies with NFPA 496
  • Front panel pressure adjustment
  • Large easy view pressure indicator
  • Stainless steel panel
  • Optional pressure switch for alarm
  • Optional relief vent for enclosure
  • For enclosures up to 2 cu.ft. in volume

AFP-01Z-15 / AFP-02Z-75 / AFP-03Z-300 PURGE CONTROL SYSTEMS

AFP-01Z-15 for enclosures up to 15 cu. ft in volume. AFP-02Z-75 for enclosures up to 75 cu.ft. in volume. AFP-03Z-300 for enclosures up to 300 cu.ft. in volume.

  • FM approved for both Type Y & Z purging
  • Complies with NFPA 496
  • Front panel pressure adjustment
  • Large easy view pressure indicator
  • Fast purge function with separate gauge
  • Stainless steel panel
  • Optional pressure switch for alarm
  • Optional relief vent for enclosure

XLC PURGE CONTROL SYSTEMS

1XLC — enclosures up to 60 cu. ft in volume. 2XLC — enclosures up to 120 cu.ft. in volume. 3XLC — enclosures up to 240 cu.ft. in volume.

  • FM approved and UL Listed for Type X, Y & Z purging
  • Provides leakage compensation
  • Complies with NFPA 496
  • Direct mounting to pressurized enclosure without the need for separate piping
  • Automatic fast purge with flow verification
  • Status indicators
  • Electronic purge timer
  • Stainless steel housing & fittings
  • Choice of I.S. contact or pneumatic alarm output
  • Optional explosion-proof power contactor
  • Includes relief vent valve for enclosure

XCF PURGE CONTROL SYSTEMS

  • FM approved and UL Listed for Type X, Y & Z purging
  • For continuous flow applications
  • Complies with NFPA 496
  • Direct mounting to pressurized enclosure without the need for separate piping
  • Automatic purge with flow verification
  • Status indicators
  • Pneumatic logic – independent of electrical power supply
  • Stainless steel housing & fittings
  • Choice of I.S. contact or pneumatic alarm output
  • Optional explosion-proof power contactor
  • Includes relief vent valve and calibrated orifice
  • For enclosures up to 17 cu.ft in volume

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