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Hazardous Areas – Basic Principle

This course will provide the detail knowledge of hazardous area principles, various international standards and certification schemes relevant to the topic of explosive atmosphere.

Target Audience

• Electrical and/or non-Electrical personnel
• Managers/Engineers/Technicians – Safety, Process/Chemical, Mechanical background
• Other discipline Manager,

Course Outcome

• Detail knowledge about different codes & standards and Competency schemes all over the world.
• General knowledge of area classification (Zone) concepts
• Concepts and Features of various protection techniques
• Main difference between ATEX and IECEx
• Work culture, procedure, risk management and documentation

Course Duration

• Total Course Duration: 16 hrs (2 days)

Course Contents

Day 1:

• Hazardous Area – History & Importance
• Overview of Codes & Standards and Competency schemes
• Electrical and Non-Electrical Ignition Sources (Hazards) & Handling
• Hazardous Area Classification – Zone and Class/Div concept
• Various Certification Schemes (ATEX, IECEx, ANZEx, NEC)
• ATEX is not equal to IECEx – A Difference

Day 2:

• Flammable Materials Properties
• Explosion Protection Methods, Principles & Types (Ex d, e, n, i, p, m, o)
• Certification Schemes and Equipment Marking
• Occupational Health & Safety, Permit to Work System
• Ex Register & Hazardous Area Dossier

Competency

A Course Completion Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

Installation of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas

Objective

To provide knowledge and training for those personnel who would like to involve and work in installation & testing of electrical equipment in hazardous areas.

Target Audience

• Electrical & Instrument Technicians
• Electrical & Instrument Inspectors
• Electrical & Instrument technical graduates

Course Outcome

• Detail knowledge about different codes & standards, Competency schemes all over the world, concepts and features of various protection techniques.
• Knowledge of verifying the equipment prior to installation for suitability, various installation practices for different zone rating, testing of equipment online/offline and its requirements.
• Work culture, procedure, risk management and documentation.

Course Duration

• Total Course Duration: 16 hrs (2 days)
• Theory and Practical included.

Course Contents

Day 1:

• Overview – Basic Principles & Hazardous Area Classification
• Ex Protection Techniques and Examples
• Certification Schemes and Equipment Marking
• Occupational Health & Safety, Permit to Work System & Isolation
• Installation of equipment

Day 2:

• Selection of Cable Gland and Blanking
• Cable Glanding and Wiring Systems
• Earthing System
• Testing of Equipment & Documentation
• Ex Register & Hazardous Area Dossier Preparation
• Practical Session – Installation & Testing

Competency

A Course Completion Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

Inspection of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas

Objective

To provide knowledge and training for those personnel who would like to involve in inspection of electrical equipment in hazardous areas under new installation and/or existing operating plants & facilities.

Target Audience

• Electrical & Instrument Technicians
• Electrical & Instrument Inspectors
• Electrical & Instrument technical graduates

Course Outcome

• Detail knowledge about different codes & standards, Competency schemes all over the world.
• Work culture, procedure, risk management, inspection procedures and documentation.
• Live maintenance and its procedure, live inspection requirements.

Course Duration

• Total Course Duration: 16 hrs (2 days)
• Theory and Practical included.

Course Contents

Day 1:

• Overview – Basic Principles & Hazardous Area Classification
• Ex Protection Techniques and Examples
• Certification Schemes and Equipment Marking
• Occupational Health & Safety, Permit to Work System & Isolation
• Installation of equipment, Cable Glanding and Wiring Systems

Day 2:

• Ex Register Preparation
• Grade & Type of Inspection
• Inspection Check sheets (IEC 60079-17)
• Inspection of Various Ex installation – Theory
• Hazardous Area Dossier Preparation
• Inspection of Various Ex installation – Practical

Competency

A Course Completion Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.