The construction and operation of technical devices applied in potentially explosive atmospheres (requirements of directives ATEX (2014/34/EU) and Ex (1999/92/EC))
Course aims:
- To become acquainted with the requirements regarding the entry into service and the use of devices and equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres
- To become acquainted with methodology for assessing the conformity of devices and equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres
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Course level
Duration
Prerequisites
Location
See the laboratory
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Schedule
Price
Highlights
- A certificate of completion
- Educational aids: scripts
- Access to specialist magazines and technical literature (regarding stationary training)
- Writing aids (pen, notebook) - regarding stationary training
- Complete care of idividually assigned customer service person
- Participant Cards with discounts to partner restaurants / pubs in Gliwice (regarding stationary training)
Catering
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Closed trainings
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Please contact us on:
0048 32 4111 000
info@emt-systems.pl
should you have any questions on the course you have chosen
Course program
- Legal regulations applied for ATEX and Ex devices – legal regulations which specify the principles and possibilities of putting into service and using technical devices in potentially explosive atmospheres
- European law regulations
- implementation of European law requirements in national legal acts
- national law regulations (unrelated to European law)
- Potentially explosive environment - characteristics of a potentially explosive environment
- characteristics of potentially explosive places
- characteristics of potentially explosive zones
- the notion of explosive atmosphere, conditions for the occurrence of an explosive atmosphere and explosion
- including the following issues: guidelines for the classification of potentially explosive zones (according to the requirements contained in PN-EN 60079-10-1:2016-02 and PN-EN 60079-10-2:2015-06 standards)
- Potential damage assessment and anti-explosion protection documentation
- estimation of damage risk probability (using PHA method)
- verification of explosion risk assessment, related to the modification of machines and devices used
- Anti-explosion Protection Document preparation, application, verification and updating
- Entry into service of ATEX devices - requirements of ATEX directives (2014/34/EU)
- areas of applications of directive 2014/34/EU
- groups and categories of devices subject to the directive
- producer’s obligations (assurance of operational safety, product marking, issue of conformity documents, external certification) – including issues related to the practical aspects of assessing the conformity of devices in particular groups and categories of protection
- basic safety and health protection requirements pertaining to the design and construction of devices and protective systems designed to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres
- obligations of operators of devices in potentially explosive atmospheres
- Operation of technical devices in potentially explosive atmospheres (requirements)
- operation of devices subject to (Ex) requirements
- safety assurance and risk reduction principles (directive 89/391/EEC)
- role and tasks of detailed directives
- classification of (Ex) devices subject to directive 1999/92/EC
- requirements of directive 1999/92/EC
- assurance of technical safety (obligations of the employer responsible for the operation of devices in potentially explosive atmospheres)
- risk reduction principles
- characteristics of minimum requirements (regarding conditions for safe stay in a potentially explosive environment)
- reference of minimum requirements to national requirements regarding safe operation of devices in potentially explosive atmospheres – including issues related to
- obligations of the employer, managers and employees ensuring safe operation of devices and the possibility of holding them responsible
- responsibility for failure to ensure safety in potentially explosive atmospheres
- requirements ensuring safety in (gas and dust) explosion hazard zones which deserve particular attention
- operation of devices subject to (Ex) requirements
- Operation of technical devices in explosive atmospheres (practical application aspects/ use of devices subject to the requirements of directive 2014/34/EU) - practical aspects of technical devices operation in a potentially explosive environment
- operation of (Ex) devices in practice
- documentation regarding the operation of devices to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres
- adaptation of technical devices to operational requirements connected with the characteristics of potentially explosive zones – including issues related to
- cases of improper selection, operation, maintenance and repair of devices and protective systems
- documentation of inspections and checks of (Ex) devices
- fulfilment of requirements in warehouse facilities (silos and tanks)
- fulfilment of requirements pertaining to dust removal (hoovering)
- limitations involved in explosion relief
About us
Catering
During each training day, participants receive:
- Unlimited access to the Cechownia Cafe coffee bar, serving tea and high-quality freshly ground coffee. The bar is equipped with:
- NECTO Karisma - a professional espresso machine of Italian production.
- THERMOPLAN BW 4 - a professional espresso machine made in Switzerland.
- Two-course dinner - a combination of traditional, home-made flavors with meals served in restaurants.