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Hazardous area classifications

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Training course on Hazardous area classifications

Course Contents:

  • Introduction of TÜV Rhinland.
  • Hazardous area concept and brief history.
  • Constituents for fire and explosion hazards.
  • Hazardous area classification
    • As per NEC / CSA / NEMA
    • As per ATEX
    • As per IECEx
  • Grouping of Flammable gases & dust.
  • Temperature classification for Hazardous areas.
  • Non Electrical enclosure protection methods.
  • Instrument installation in Hazardous areas.
  • How to perform Hazardous area classifications.
  • Source of release and Ventilation.
  • Electrical equipment enclosure protection methods.
    • Explosion proof
    • Flame proof
    • Purge & Pressurization
    • Non Incedive (EXn)
    • Intrinsic Safe (EXi)
    • Encapsulation (EXm)
    • Oil filled or immersive (EXo)
  • Practical example of Hazardous area classification.
  • Concept of Exia and Exib.
  • Decoding Ex markings of part numbers with example.
  • Practical example of decoding.
  • Question & Answers.

Examination: Multiple choice questions, No negative marking.

Duration: 1 day (For both Online & Offline)