HACTool© is our proprietary hazardous area classification software developed to automate HAC studies, apply relevant methodologies utilizing an innovative layered approach to structured data, HACTool© seamlessly links process streams to equipment, delivering numerous client advantages
Hazardous Area Classification Software
HACTool© is BakerRisk’s patented Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) software developed to automate HAC studies and apply detailed methodologies. HACTool© helps users create a well-documented study using a cost-savings approach while ensuring compliance with global HAC standards for both flammable materials (NFPA 497, IEC 60079-10-1, API RP 500/505) and combustible dust (NFPA 499, IEC 60079-10-2).
HACTool© can help your site lower expenditures on classified equipment due to its detailed point source methodology as compared to broad unit-wide classification.
Demonstration of 3D Capabilities in HACTool
Tailor Made contours overlaid on DWG files
Tailor Made contours overlaid on DWG files
Example of cost savings from broad unit-wide classification (left) vs. BakerRisk detailed point source methodology utilizing HACTool© (right)
Example HACTool© Report
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BakerRisk performs Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) studies to help our clients design, operate, and maintain their facilities in accordance with current standards in the industry.
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The objective of a HAC analysis is to minimize uncontrolled ignition by electrical equipment or hot surfaces of flammables in air that could lead to fires or explosions resulting in equipment and property damage as well as potential loss of life.
Hazardous area classification (HAC, formerly electrical area classification) impacts the design and operation of petroleum, chemical processes, and other industrial operations that utilize flammable materials in potentially ignitable atmospheric concentrations in air by requiring ignition source controls.
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The American Petroleum Institute (API) developed API 500, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division 1 and Division 2, to provide guidance for hazardous classified locations at petroleum facilities for the selection and installation of electrical equipment in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code, Article 500. The Scope of API 500 states, “This document applies to the classification of locations for both temporarily and permanently installed electrical equipment. It is intended to be applied where there may be a risk of ignition due to the presence of flammable gases, flammable liquid-produced vapors, or combustible liquid-produced vapors, mixed with air, under normal atmospheric conditions (identified throughout this document as “gases and vapors”).”
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