This course provides you with an understanding of the hazards involved in using oil & gas equipment in potentially hazardous/explosive atmospheres. It is based on the international IEC79 series of standards that are now replacing the older national standards. Installation utilizing Explosion-Protected (Ex) equipment can be expensive to design, install and operate. The wider approaches described in these standards can significantly reduce costs whilst maintaining plant process.
The associated terminology and its correct use are explained throughout the course. It covers area classification, selection of explosion protected electrical apparatus as well as describing how protection is achieved and maintained in line with these international requirements. Standards require that engineering staff and their management are trained effectively and safely in hazardous areas and this course is designed to help fulfil that need.
Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:
Day 1
OIL & GAS PROCESSES HAZARDOUS:
Day 2
GAS PROOF EQUIPMENT
Day 3
SELECTION, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE OF GAS PROOF EQUIPMENT
Day 4
ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE INSTALLATIONS
Day 5
AREA CLASSIFICATION AND GAS CONCENTRATION CALCULATION, AND GAS CONTOUR MAPS
ATEX Product Directive
ATEX Use Directive (DSEAR in the UK)
Conformity Assessment
The conformity assessment modules of the ATEX Product Directive
The IECEx International Certification Scheme
This course is intended for oil and gas facility managers, safety engineers, safety inspectors, maintenance engineers and managers, operation managers, risk managers, drilling companies and operators, product manufacturers and designers, safety training organizations, pipeline engineers, process engineers and managers and corrosion engineers.