Electrical

About The Course

Explosive atmospheres or Hazardous Areas (where a flammable vapour, gas or dust is present) are found in many sectors of industry. This course provides participants with an understanding of the dangers of working in hazardous areas, the methods by which explosions are prevented and the requirements of the ATEX and DSEAR Directives.

Course Participants

Anyone involved in carrying out work in hazardous areas, or supervising others in carrying out such work will benefit from this course. No prior knowledge of explosion protection is required.

Course Presentation

This informative course deals with practical issues in an informal way making full use of videos and providing plenty of opportunity for participants to raise their own questions. Participants are provided with useful reference documentation.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, participants will be able to

• the dangers of dust, gas, vapour and mist in the air
• zone diagrams and the meaning of Zones 0, 1, 2 and 20, 21 and 22
• equipment temperature classifications and gas grouping
• the upper and lower flammable limits of gases and vapours
• the factors that caused a range of example industrial explosions to occur
• identifying the protection methods used (Ex ia, Ex ib, Ex d, Ex p, Ex e, Ex m, etc)
• the commonly used ATEX symbols marked on equipment
• deciphering rating plates of ATEX equipment
• identifying the suitability of equipment for each zone
• the importance of assembling cable glands and enclosure seals correctly
• the dangers of explosive vapours travelling along ducts, channels, cable conduits etc
• evaluating the maintenance requirements of equipment in hazardous areas
• the application of the ATEX and DSEAR Directives.

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