The CompEx Dust EX05 & EX06 is used to extend the competence for craftsmen working on Electrical Apparatus for use in the Presence of Combustible Dusts.
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Aims & Objectives
To give delegates a basic understanding of the use of electrical and intrinsically safe equipment in an area where there is a presence of combustible dusts.
At the end of the course you will:
- Appreciate that electrical items can be a source of ignition that could cause an explosion
- Understand what is meant by zones, temperature factors, ingress protection codes
- Understand how gas/vapour certified equipment might be used in combustible dust situations (BS 7535)
- Understand how BS 6467 part 2, IEC (or BSEN) 60079-17 and EN 50281 impacts upon areas of combustible dusts
Course Content
This course is for electrical and instrument engineers, supervisors and technicians who need to develop and demonstrate their competency for working on Electrical Apparatus for use in the presence of Combustible Dusts. Content objectives of this course include; characteristics of combustible dusts, area classification of zones 20, 21 and 22, concept of dust ignition protection, selection of apparatus, cabling, glanding and terminations and inspection and testing.
During the course, you will be taught around maintenance and remedial work.
The delivery of this course will be a combination of classroom tuition, practical and online assessment.