Introduction to Hazardous Atmosphere and Equipment Selection
Course Code – KLPL01U
Duration – 1 day
Summary –
This is a basic awareness course that is designed for the users of Ex products. It develops an awareness of various topics and concepts that are essential for ensuring safety in hazardous atmospheres like –
- What is the Theory of Explosions?
- Ignition Sources
- Basis of Area Classifications.
- An overview of Principles the of various Protection Concepts.
- General requirements of different protection concepts.
- Overview of the Certification Standards and the testing requirements.
- An introduction to the Regulatory requirements in India.
Target audience – Users of Ex Products
Prerequisites – None
Safe use of Electricity in Hazardous Installations
Course Code – KLPL02U
Duration – 2 day
Summary –
This is an overview course which is designed for the users of Ex products. It provides a basic understanding of 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 of the protections concepts and their general requirements like –
- Temperature class,
- Equipment groups,
- Gas groups
- Equipment Protection Levels (EPLs)
- An overview of equipment selection
- 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.
- Special emphasis will be provided for the below equipment on their hazardous area requirements
- Ex motors
- Cable Glands
- Earthing requirements for Intrinsically safe and non-intrinsically safe wiring systems
- Target audience – Users of Ex Products
- Prerequisites – None
Introduction to Hazardous Atmosphere & Electrical Installations
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
Understanding the ‘ATEX’ Use Directive
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.
