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.

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Type

Classroom

Live lectures with an experienced instructor.

Course duration

1 day

How much time the course takes. Se details in the course table.

Language

Norwegian

The language the instructor will speak during the course.

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 Karsten Moholt's workshop where repairs of explosion-protected equipment are carried out
Methods for restoring technical barriers on heavy 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

Technical information

Course manual

No, this course does not include a course manual.

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