Common Ex Faults
Water Ingress
Highlights importance of Ex Integrity of equipment & weather seals
Damaged Gas Seal
Prevents potential explosive gases entering the equipment via cable entry.
Internal Corrosion
Caused by moisture exposure due to damaged gasket / weather seal.
Uncertified Modification
Ex Certification of equipment compromised due to uncertified terminal block installed.
Damaged Gas Seal
Gland requires replacing as gas seal & correct gland are an integral part of forming Ex-Integrity of equipment.
Ex Faults
Installation of JB not conforming to Inspection schedule IEC 60079-17.
Cable Braiding Corroded
Forms part of the earth integrity of equipment & also protects cable.
Water Ingress
Equipment requires Isolating until JB replaced causing major effects to the Pa System on Platform.
Internal Fire Damage
Caused by loose electrical connections.
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