[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”23032″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”left-to-right”][vc_column_text css_animation=”right-to-left”]When electrical equipment is used in, around, or near an atmosphere that has flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dusts, ignitable fibers or flyings, there is always a possibility or risk that a fire or explosion might occur. Those areas where the possibility or risk of fire or explosion might occur due to an explosive atmosphere and/or mixture is often called a hazardous (or classified) location/area. As a part of WIQAYA identifying Area classification, the starting point is to identify sources of release of flammable gas or vapor. These may arise from constant activities; from time to time in normal operation; or as the result of some unplanned event. In addition, inside process equipment may be a hazardous area, if both gas/vapor and air are present, though there is no actual release.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]