EL05
Course Contents
Module 1 - Introduction to Hazardous Area, Basic Principles
Key Topics
- Scheme Overview & Competence
- Personnel Safety
- Properties of flammable materials
- Hazard Area Classification
- Grouping & Temperature Classification
- Equipment Protection Types (Overview)
- Categories & Equipment Selection
- Equipment Marking
- Flameproof Protection – Ex d
- Increased Safety Protection – Ex e
- Intrinsic Safety Protection – Ex i
- Pressurized Protection – Ex p
- Encapsulation Protection – Ex m
- Non-Incendive Type n Protection
- Other Types of Protection
- Combined Protection
- Dust Protection
- Non-Electrical Protection
- Cable Glanding
- Equipment Installation
Module 2 – Classification of Hazardous Areas
Key Topics
- Explosive Atmospheres & Explosion Protection Principles.
- Definition of a Hazardous Area.
- Area Classification Methods.
- Explosion Protection Overview (Exclusion, Containment, Energy Limitation, Dilution & Avoidance of Ignition Sources).
- Occupational Health & Safety.
- Explosive Atmospheres Area Classification Techniques.
- Explosive Atmospheres Area Classification Methodologies.
- Zone Extents and Documentation.
- Release Rates/Extents of Hazardous Areas.
Module 3 – Designing and Selection of Flameproof & Increased Safety
Key Topics
- Basic Principles of flameproof equipment
- The Assessment Process
- Safety Components for flameproof
- Associated Apparatus
- Installation
- Flame path hazardous
- Selection of Electrical Equipment (motor, cable, enclosure, and switchgear…etc)
- Basic Principles of increased safety equipment
- The Assessment Process
- Safety Components for increased safety
- Associated Apparatus
- Installation
- Ingress protection IP
Module 4 – Designing and Selection of Pressurization & Intrinsic Safety
Key Topics
- Basic Principles of pressurization equipment
- The Assessment Process
- Safety Components for increased safety
- Associated Apparatus
- Installation
- Pressurized air loop
- Introduction to Apparatus Groups & Temperature Classification
- Basic Principles of Intrinsic Safety
- The Assessment Process
- Safety Components
- Associated Apparatus
- Installation
- Intrinsically Safe Systems
- Other Criteria of Protection Designing and Selection (EX equipment)
Module 5 – Installation & Test of Electrical Equipment & Wiring Systems
Key Topics
- Electrical systems earthing and grounding
- Preparation for Installation of Equipment & Wiring Systems
- Policies and Procedures – Working Safely
- Understanding Area Classification Documentation & Drawings
- Types of Protected Equipment & Wiring
- Location & Design Drawings
- Marking of Equipment, Certification & Selection
- Documentation & Tools
- Completion of Installation & Verification Dossier
- Test Installation of Equipment & Wiring Systems
- Policies & Procedures – Working Safely
- Equipment Isolation
- Testing
- Completion of Testing Reports & Verification
Module 6 – Manufacturing
Key Topics
- Properties of flammable materials
- Area Classification (overview)
- Grouping & Temperature Classification
- Categories, EPL’s & Marking
- Protection Equipment Types (Electrical, Non-Electrical & Dusts)
- Certification Processes
- Overview (IECEx/ATEX/North America/Others)
- ATEX Certification
- ATEX compliance
- Relationship between manufacturer & certification body
- Quality (IECEx/ATEX and North America)
Module 7 – Hazard Appreciation: Risk Assessment Preparation & Training of Personnel
Key Topics
- Hazard Appreciation
- Dangerous Substances Sources of Ignition
- Hazardous Area Equipment
- Terminology & Installation
- Inspection & Maintenance
- Risk Assessment
- General Considerations
- Specific Activities
- Control & Mitigation
- Preparation & Checklists
- Training & Competence
