Hazardous Area Electrical Training
| Goal |
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To enhance the level of knowledge and understanding regarding the standards, regulations, best practices, and inspection, maintenance and installation techniques for electrical equipment utilized in potentially flammable or explosive (hazardous) atmospheres. To increase safety awareness and best practice for electrical equipment utilized in potentially flammable or explosive (hazardous) atmospheres |
| Examination Details |
| Duration |
Four Days |
| Skill Level Required |
The course is designed primarily for personnel with a Electrical or Instrumentation background and who have a working knowledge of electrical installations, maintenance & inspection. |
| Brief Description |
The course explains industry standards (outlined by government and industry bodies) and provides the most up-to-date, effective practice for the manufacture, installation and maintenance of electrical/instrument equipment and the protection concepts utilized within hazardous or potentially hazardous areas. Final assessment of the competence of the delegates (if successful) results in the award of an API-validated competency certificate for passed units.
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| Course Objectives |
| At the end of the course delegates, |
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- Knowledge of applicable standards and recommended practices
- Knowledge of Area Classification and their meanings
- An understanding of what is meant by zones, temperature factors, ingress protection codes
- An understanding of the terminology and definitions associated with hazardous areas
- practical understanding of the various protection concepts namely Exd, Exe, ExN, Exn, Exia & Exib, Exp, Exo, Exq and EXm
- An understanding of how gas/vapour certified equipment may be used to IEC standards
- An appreciation on how IEC Ex manufacturing bodies operate
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Should be able to:
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- Identify problems with electrical equipment installed in hazardous areas with respect to the appropriate US, European and global (IEC) Standards
- Appreciate that electrical items can be a source of ignition that could cause an explosion
- Recognize the suitability of equipment and components (e.g. cable glands)
- Use proper installation methods for electrical equipment installed in hazardous areas
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| Topics
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- Overview of Area Classifications
- Gas Group and Temperature Classes
- Equipment protection concepts
- Selection of apparatus, cabling, gland and termination requirements
- Inspection of equipment and systems to IEC 60079-17 Standards
- Statutory and non-statutory requirements
- Testing of installation
- Management and remedial work
- Brief overview of the ATEX Directives
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Method of Assessment
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- Course Assessment
- Continuous Assessment
- Theory Test
- Practical Test
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| Type of Certificate |
- OCS Attendance
- OCS Satisfactorily Completed
- External
- External Details
- API
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| NB: |
- If the method of assessment is limited to self-assessment, an OCS certificate of attendance will be issued.
- Where a delegate fails to meet the formal assessment criteria, an attendance certificate will be awarded and the case discussed with the client.
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