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Understanding Hazardous Location Classification Systems & the Applicable Pressure Transmitters

Understanding Hazardous Location Classifications & Pressure Transmitters | Complete Guide

Unlock how to safely measure pressure and level in hazardous locations while complying with North American Class/Division/Group standards in this concise NOSHOK overview of hazardous location transmitters.

In this video, NOSHOK explains what defines a hazardous location, using real-world examples to illustrate the fire/combustion triangle of fuel, oxygen, and ignition sources. You will learn how the Class, Division, and Group system is used in North America to categorize flammable gases, combustible dusts, and ignitable fibers, and why proper area classification matters for equipment selection and installation.

Who This Video Is For
This video is valuable for engineers, instrument technicians, safety managers, and specifiers working in oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, marine, and other hazardous process industries. Viewers gain practical insight into selecting hazardous location transmitters that align with area classification, safety goals, and regulatory compliance.https://www.noshok.com/support/support-tools-faq/videos/understanding-hazardous-location-classification-systems-the-applicable-pressure-transmitters