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Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas

 

Introduction:

This course provides the candidates with an understanding of the hazards involved in using electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres. This comprehensive course is suitable for anyone who needs to have a good understanding of the requirements for electrical equipment in hazardous areas. It is based on the international IEC60079 series of standards that are now replacing many of the older international standards. Installation utilizing Explosion-Protected (Ex) equipment can be expensive to design, install and operate. The wider approaches described in these standards can significantly reduce costs whilst maintaining plant safety.

The associated terminology and its correct use are explained throughout the course. It covers area classification, selection of explosion protected electrical apparatus as well as describing how protection is achieved and maintained in line with these international requirements. Standards require that engineering staff and their management are trained effectively and safely in hazardous areas and this course is designed to help fulfill that need.

Course Objectives:

 

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

  • Describe recent developments in Hazardous areas
  • Comply with the Requirements of IEC 60079
  • Work safely in Hazardous Areas
  • Design and install safe working systems in hazardous areas
  • Explain the terminology used with hazardous areas
  • Assist in hazardous area classification
  • Detail the types of apparatus that can be used in a given hazardous area
  • Explain the types of equipment that can be used
  • Detail system limitations in using hazardous areas protection
  • Detail the key areas of the national codes of practice

Who Should Attend?

Electrical and instrument tradespersons, electrical engineers, instrumentation and control engineers, design engineers, instrumentation technicians, anyone involved in design, specification, installation, commissioning, maintenance or documentation of industrial instrumentation, control and electrical systems

Course Outline:

Background to Hazardous Areas

·     Definition of hazardous area

·     Flammability concepts

·     Ignition sources

·     Properties of gases, vapors, mists and dusts

Classification Systems

·     Area classification into zones

·     Equipment (apparatus) grouping

Types of Protection

·     Definitions

·     Principles

·     Flameproof: Ex d

·     Increased safety: Ex e

·     Pressurization: Ex p

·     Intrinsic safety: Ex i

·     Non-incendive: Ex n

·     Oil filling: Ex o

·     Powder filling: Ex q

·     Encapsulation: Ex m

·     Special: Ex s

Earthing and Bonding

·     Basic principles

·     Earthing requirements

·     Static protection

·     Lightning protection

·     Noise and interference control

·     Requirements for IS systems

·     System earthing approach

Code of Practice for Selection and Installation of Ex Equipment

·     Application of code of practice

·     General requirements for all types of protection

·     Documentation requirements and the verification dossier

·     Cabling

·     Overview of requirements for individual Ex protection types

·     Dust installations overview

Inspection and Maintenance Requirements

·     Inspection and maintenance definitions

·     Types of inspection

·     Initial detailed pre-commissioning

·     Inspection regimes and documentation

·     Record keeping

Breakdowns - Fault Finding and Repairs of Ex Equipment

·     Planned maintenance

·     Use of tools

·     Procedures

·     Safe methods

·     Test equipment suitability

Standards, Certification, Certificates, Marking and Approvals

·     Authorities

·     Marking and identification

·     Component, equipment and systems certification

·     Systems descriptive documentation (for Ex i)

·     ATEX Directives

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fee
INST04 03 Feb 2020 14 Feb 2020 Barcelona US$ 8500 Book
INST04 13 Apr 2020 24 Apr 2020 Kuala Lumpur US$ 7500 Book
INST04 07 Jun 2020 18 Jun 2020 Dubai US$ 7000 Book
INST04 03 Aug 2020 14 Aug 2020 Istanbul US$ 7500 Book
INST04 11 Oct 2020 22 Oct 2020 Cairo US$ 6500 Book
INST04 14 Dec 2020 25 Dec 2020 California US$ 9000 Book


DUBAI OFFICE

Ittihad Deira Building,
Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE

info@petrogas-training.com

USA OFFICE

642 E14 Street,
10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA

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EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt

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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


COPYRIGHT

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