Ex for mechanics - ignition-source control

Having completed the course, participants will have gained a good understanding of the following:

• Knowledge of legislation applying to the prevention of explosions caused by non-electrical equipment.
• Know the requirements applying to different types of equipment and how to avoid/reduce the probability of an ignition source developing.
• Up-to-date knowledge of equipment for use in potentially explosive areas (ATEX).

Mechanics

• Framework regulations and operational regulations, the intention of regulation §10a
• Potential non-electrical ignition sources
• A summary of zone classification and explosion risk
• Visit to Karsten Moholt's workshop where repairs of explosion-protected equipment are carried out
• Methods for restoring technical barriers on heavy rotating equipment (Ex equipment)
• Measures for reducing explosion risk
• Summarised information on the 60079 series and choice of norm
• ISO80079-36/37
• EN1127
• Ignition-source control, preventing electrostatic sparks, heat caused by friction, and hot surfaces.
• ATEX labels on non-electrical equipment
• Examples of licences for mechanical equipment
• Selecting new equipment for use in potentially explosive areas
• What is defined as maintenance and what is a repair?
• Re-licencing non-electrical (mechanical) equipment and how to restore Ex barriers on Ex equipment