The course is delivered to the International Electrotechnical Commission Standard: – IEC-60079 (Parts 19 and 17) and EN 13463 (ATEX Mechanical Equipment)

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

Engineers, technicians and supervisory staff involved in the selection, installation or maintenance of rotating equipment in potentially hazardous areas.

PREREQUISITES:

None required. However most suitable for engineering personnel employed in the oil/gas /chemical industries

Proposed maximum 10 delegates per course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:   

Ignition sources in hazardous areas are responsible for loss of life and long term production downtime within the Oil & Gas industry each year.

Upon completion of this course and provision of a successful assessment, the candidate will possess the skills necessary to be capable of safely inspecting and maintaining rotating equipment in potentially hazardous areas.

COURSE DURATION:        3 days

Practical Content:       50%     Theory Content:          50%

The methods used in delivery of this course will be:

THEORY:

Power Point presentations with questions and answers for each subject

PRACTICAL:

Use of Certified Explosion Proof Rotating Equipment to safely inspect and maintain rotating equipment in Hazardous Areas

PROGRAMME:

Day 1

Protection Types (Electrical)

Exd Flameproof

Exe Increased Safety

Exn Non Sparking

Protection Types (Mechanical)

Ex d Flameproof

Ex k Liquid Immersion

Ex c Constructional Safety

Ex fr Flow Restriction

Ex b Control of Ignition Source

Day 2

The original AEMT Code of Practice

IEC 60079 Part 19

Initial Inspection and Measurements

Nameplate Details.

Initial Tests.

Internal and External inspection.

Terminal layout and inspection.

Flame paths.

Rotating joints

Rigid flanged joint surfaces.

Spigot joint gaps.

Drilled holes.

 

Day 3

Testing

Phase balance Tests

Insulation resistance tests.

Polarization Index tests

Partial Discharge Testing

Records and Labelling

IEC Ex Repair Workshops

Practical Assessment No 1

Practical Assessment No 2

Final Written Knowledge Assessment