Course Code – KLPL03U
Duration – 3 day
Summary –
This is an intensive course which is designed for the users of Ex products. It covers in detail various topics and concepts that are essential for ensuring safety in hazardous atmospheres like –
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- Understanding the mechanics of an explosion
- Characteristics of explosive gases & dusts
- Commonly occurring ignition sources
- Area classification i.e. classification of hazardous areas into zones
- The principles of the protections concepts and their general requirements like –
- Temperature class,
- Equipment groups,
- Gas groups
- Equipment Protection Levels (EPLs)
- Ingress protection (IP)
- Understanding of the principles behind Selection & Installation of electrical equipment for hazardous zones. (as per IS 5571:2000 & IEC 60079-14)
- The requirements for Inspection & Maintenance of hazardous area installations. (as per IS/IEC 60079-17:2007)
- An overview of the Indian Regulatory requirements for usage of electrical equipment in hazardous areas.
- An introduction to the International certification schemes like IECEx, ATEX, North American etc.
Target audience – Users of Ex Products
Prerequisites – None
