Ex for mechanics - ignition-source control
How can you control ignition sources? Choosing the correct working methods in accordance with rules and regulations that apply to installing, maintaining and repairing non-electrical equipment.
Technical information
Course name: Ex for mechanics - ignition-source control
Course manual: No
Type: Classroom
Course duration: 1 day
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Provider: Trainor
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Goal
Having completed the course, participants will have gained a good understanding of the following:
- Knowledge of legislation applying to the prevention of explosions caused by non-electrical equipment.
- Know the requirements applying to different types of equipment and how to avoid/reduce the probability of an ignition source developing.
- Up-to-date knowledge of equipment for use in potentially explosive areas (ATEX).
Target group
Mechanics
Subjects covered in the course
- Framework regulations and operational regulations, the intention of regulation §10a
- Potential non-electrical ignition sources
- A summary of zone classification and explosion risk
- Visit to the works at Karsten Moholt, where explosion protected equipment is repaired
- Methods for restoring technical barriers on heavily rotating equipment (Ex equipment)
- Measures for reducing explosion risk
- Summarised information on the 60079 series and choice of norm
- ISO80079-36/37
- EN1127
- Ignition-source control, preventing electrostatic sparks, heat caused by friction, and hot surfaces.
- ATEX labels on non-electrical equipment
- Examples of licences for mechanical equipment
- Selecting new equipment for use in potentially explosive areas
- What is defined as maintenance and what is a repair?
- Re-licencing non-electrical (mechanical) equipment and how to restore Ex barriers on Ex equipment
