The EX-Handbook: Installing and Inspecting Elec. Equip. in Hazardous Areas (eBook)
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Our eBook is divided into three chapters, covering theoretical foundations, practical applications, and real-world case studies for a complete understanding of Ex environments.
Introduction, Nature of work sites and explosive gas atmospheres risks
• Hazardous Area Incidents - ATEX Directives (ATEX 114 & 137)
Chapter one: Explosive gas atmosphere characteristics
• Classification of hazardous area .
• Fire triangle, Ignition sources.
Gases and vapours characteristics.
• Flammable range. - Minimum ignition energy (MIE).
• Flash point & Auto ignition temperature.
• T classification - Gas subdivisions - Relative vapour density.
Chapter two: Protection types for elec. equipment, selection and erection
1- Type of protection ‘d’ – Flameproof Enclosure
2- Type of protection ‘p’ – Pressurized Equipment
3- Type of protection ‘e’ – Increased Safety
4- Type of protection ‘n’ or ‘N’ – Reduced Risk.
5- Type of protection ‘m’ , ‘o’ , ‘q’.
6- Type of protection ‘i’ – Intrinsic Safety
7- Combined methods of protection.
8- Ingress protection (IP).
Chapter 3: Equipment inspection (Electrical)
1- Inspection types
2- Inspection grades
3- Inspection check lists (Refer to IEC 60079-17)
4- Competency & Qualification.
5- Samples from comments/ faults during Ex inspection
6- MCQ Questions.
Annexes
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Our eBook provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of electrical equipment installation and inspection in explosive atmospheres (Ex). It focuses on international standards, best practices, and compliance requirements to ensure safety and reliability.