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ATEX & explosion risk

Mastering the design rules for intrinsically safe equipment for use in ATEX

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ATEX & explosion risk 2 Jours From 150 000 FCFA

In a nutshell

What this course aims to achieve

Apply electrical design rules for intrinsic safety (protection mode "i") for equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres

Intrinsic safety design: limiting circuit energy to the point where no spark can ignite the atmosphere, even in fault conditions.

Key challenges

  • Intrinsic safety is reasoned over the whole circuit, not a single component.
  • An over-long cable can be enough to leave the safe envelope.

Learning objectives

  • Explain the principle of protection method 'i' and its levels.
  • Apply the design rules for an intrinsically safe circuit.
  • Verify compatibility between associated apparatus, cabling and field device.
  • Compile the supporting file for the loop.

Detailed programme

  1. 1The intrinsic safety principle and levels ia, ib, ic.
  2. 2Ignition energy and limit curves.
  3. 3Barriers and associated apparatus.
  4. 4Loop compatibility calculation: electrical parameters and cabling.
  5. 5Documentation and justification of the design.
  6. 6Loop design and verification exercises.

Target audience

  • Equipment designers and design offices
  • Instrumentation and control engineers

Prerequisites

  • Sound knowledge of electricity and electronics.
  • Knowledge of ATEX protection methods.

Learning methods

In-depth technical input and loop calculation exercises.

Learning assessment

Assessment through design and verification exercises.

Scope of application

Intrinsic safety design draws on the standards series applicable to protection method 'i'. Placing on the market in the European Union falls under Directive 2014/34/EU.

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