Hazardous Area Basics

Aims

This course aims to give participants an understanding of the methods used to make electrical equipment suitable for use in hazardous areas, in order that they are better prepared to inspect and maintain electrical equipment in these areas.

Outcomes

Understand the basics of ignition control.
Appreciate the need for hazardous area classification
Be familiar with the methods used to make equipment suitable for use in hazardous areas.
Be able to interpret certification markings on electrical equipment.
Understand Ingress Protection coding
Possess a knowledge of the maintenance requirements for hazardous area certified equipment
Have an awareness of international hazardous area related codes and standards

Content

Discuss gas properties, ignition and flame propagation
Develop Gas Grouping and "T" Rating concepts
Introduce hazardous area classification
Describe methods used to make electrical equipment suitable for use in hazardous areas.
Provide examples of hazardous area certified equipment.
Explain the certification markings on equipment intended for use in hazardous areas
Introduce ingress protection rating systems
Give an overview of hazardous area related standards
Compare North American and European standards
Show examples of non-compliance with standards.
Discuss maintenance issues relevant to hazardous area certified equipment.

Location and Duration

The duration of the course is 1-day. The course is delivered at Megamas Training Company Sdn. Bhd., in Mumong/Kuala Balai, Kuala Belait or suitable client facility.

Pre-Requisite

None

Validity

At Company Discretion

Medical Required

Delegates

Maximum number 8

Approval

No Approval required