Course Safe handling of electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres provides trainees with knowledge of hazards associated with installation, handling and maintenance of electric devices in potentially explosive areas.
Course includes:
- Definition of potentially explosive atmospheres,
- Principles of protection,
- Classification of hazardous areas,
- Gas groups,
- Flash points,
- Ignition temperatures
- Upper and lower explosive limit,
- Zone definitions,
- Temperature classifications,
- Equipment selection,
- Labeling and certification in accordance with standards,
- ATEX directives,
- Responsibilities of installers, manufacturers and operators,
- Monitoring and maintenance of electrical devices,
- Safety of devices
Course duration: 2 days