ATEX and Hazardous Locations Training
Classification and selection of electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres.
The course provides comprehensive training on the design, selection, installation, and inspection of electrical equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The ATEX, IECEx, and HAZLOC legislative and regulatory frameworks will be examined, with a particular focus on electrical control panels and machinery-mounted applications, including a comparison of European, international, and North American approaches.
Contents
- Applicable Legislative Framework: ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
- IECEx Certification Scheme: Overview and comparison with ATEX
- HAZLOC Systems: USA and Canada vs. Europe and IECEx
- Hazardous Area Classification: Gas and dust classification according to IEC 60079-10-1 and IEC 60079-10-2
- ATEX Risk Assessment: Risk analysis and zone classification
- Applicable Technical Standards: Reference standards for design and installation
- Certification Criteria and Equipment Selection: Selection of electrical equipment for hazardous areas
- Types of Protection: Protection concepts for explosive gas and dust atmospheres
- Mechanical Equipment in Explosive Atmospheres
- Electrical Installation: Installation of electrical systems in accordance with IEC 60079-14
- Focus on Wiring Methods: Wiring requirements and methods according to the NEC (National Electrical Code)
Who is it for
Electrical and mechanical designers, technical managers, system integrators, installers, safety managers, and all professionals involved in the design and construction of systems and machinery intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.