I am a new member to this site and have a question that often comes up on oil and gas production sites. When a compressor is located on one of these sites it is often in what is classed as a Class 1, Group D, Div II location which calls for elimination of potential sparking sources. Is it...
Some operators classify a "common" oilfield production site as Class 1, Grp D, Div 2 because of the possibility of explosive gases being present during abnormal conditions. How can a gas engine driven gas compressor be located in such an area? (Same problem exists on offshore platforms) It is...
