Programs

Course objective

The objectives of this course are devoted to develop the qualifications of electrical engineers to be capable to properly design, install, operate and maintain electric equipments in Hazardous locations.  

Target Audience: Engineers and Technicians.

Course contents per day:

Day 1

Electrical Hazards and sources of ignition in power systems:-

• What is the hazard?
• How likely hazard to be present.
• Ignition temperature of hazard.
• Sources of ignition and electrical accidents.
• Safety requirements.
• Electrostatic Charges accumulation.
• Electrical Surges. 

Day 2 

Hazardous area classifications:-

• Codes and standards of equipment selection.
• Different systems of hazardous area classifications.
• Description of hazardous area according to the IEC standards (case study)
• Gas grouping at temperature classes.
• Standards & Certification: Apparatus Design Assurance.
• Key points in certification procedure.

Day 3

Electrical Installation and Maintenance in Hazardous area:-

• Index of Protection (IP).
• Ignition curves.
• Electrical wiring.
• Switchboards
• Transformers
• Inspection and testing.

Day 4

Protective Grounding (Earthing):-

- Power Earthing

- Safety Earthing

-Standard Values of Earth Resistance Required for Various Installations

- Earthing Methods

- Earthing System Components

- Specifications of Typical Earthing Systems.

-General Operation and Maintenance Instrumentation for Earthing Devices

-Practical applications and Recommendations.

Course Duration:

Number of consecutive days: 5

Number of hours per day: 4