Course Code – KLPL04U
Duration – 1 day
Target audience – Users of Ex Products
Duration – 1 day
Prerequisites – None
This is an overview course which is designed for the users of Ex products. It provides a basic understanding of the ATEX Use Directive and various topics and concepts that are essential for ensuring safety in hazardous atmospheres like –
- 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 behind the protection concepts and their general requirements like –
- Temperature class
- Equipment groups
- Gas groups
- Equipment Protection Levels (EPLs)
- Understanding the ATEX ‘Product Directive’ & ‘Use Directive’
- How to read Equipment and Certificate markings
- An overview of equipment selection, installation and maintenance.
- Organizational Measures for Explosion Protection
- Basics of Intrinsically Safe (Ex i) System
- Documentation requirements for Ex installations.
