Course Description

Preventing the unintentional ignition of explosive atmospheres is a critical safety and economic aspect of all petroleum and chemical plant operations. The course explains the associated terminology and it correct use. It covers from area classification through to the selection of explosion-protected electrical apparatus, describing how protection is achieved and maintained in line with these international requirements.

What you'll learn in this course?

• The relationship between electrical equipment and gas groups and temperature classes

• The need for, and typical approach to, electrical equipment inspection

• Defining the hazard, classifying hazardous materials, understanding the nature of the risk and the necessity to eliminate sources of ignition