Definition(s)
Source of Release
A point or location from which a flammable gas, vapor, or liquid may be released into the atmosphere such that an ignitable gas atmosphere could be formed.
API RP 500, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division 1 and Division 2, Third Edition, December 2012, Global Standards
Source of Release
A point from which flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquid, combustible dusts, or ignitable fibers or flyings may be released into the atmosphere.
Source: API Recommended Practice 14FZ, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Locations, Second Edition, May 2013. Global Standards
Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards
Source of Release
Point or location from which a flammable gas, vapour, or liquid may be released into the atmosphere in such a way that an explosive gas atmosphere could be formed [IEV 426-03-06, modified].
Source: IEC 61892-7, Mobile and fixed offshore units – Electrical installations – Part 7: Hazardous areas. Global Standards