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Selection and Installation of
Electrical Equipment Hazard Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The correct selection and installation of electrical equipment in hazardous areas are crucial for ensuring safety and compliance in industries such as oil & gas, petrochemicals, and manufacturing. This training provides participants with an in-depth understanding of hazardous area classifications, explosion protection techniques, equipment selection criteria, and installation best practices to prevent electrical hazards in explosive atmospheres.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

  • Understand the principles of hazardous area classification and explosion risks.
  • Learn about international standards and regulations.
  • Gain knowledge of explosion protection techniques.
  • Develop skills in selecting appropriate electrical equipment for hazardous locations.
  • Learn proper installation, inspection, and maintenance practices.

Who Should Join?

This course is suitable and will especially benefit:

  • Electrical Engineers & Technicians
  • Instrumentation & Control Engineers
  • Maintenance & Reliability Personnel
  • Project & Safety Engineers
  • HSE Officers & Inspectors.

COURSE METHODOLOGY:

Facilitated by an experienced TRAINER, our program will be conducted as a highly interactive work session (as opposed to lectures), encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply their learnings to real-life situations. Each delegate will receive an extensive reference manual, as well as case studies, while worked-out solutions will be handed out to the delegates on the conclusion of group discussions. This training course is designed to be a hands-on, exciting & learning experience.

COURSE DURATION

5 days

COURSE CERTIFICATES

Participants who complete the required contact hours will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

COURSE SYLLABUS

 Fundamentals of Hazardous Areas & Electrical Equipment

  • Understanding hazardous area classifications
  • Causes and prevention of explosions in industrial environments
  • Gas groups, temperature classes, and ignition sources
  • Industry standards and regulatory frameworks

Explosion Protection Techniques & Equipment Selection

  • Overview of explosion protection methods
  • Flameproof
  • Increased safety
  • Intrinsic safety
  • Pressurization
  • Encapsulation
  • Criteria for selecting electrical equipment for hazardous areas
  • Markings, certifications, and approvals for hazardous area equipment

Installation & Wiring Practices

  • Best practices for wiring and cable selection in hazardous areas
  • Junction boxes, glands, and sealing requirements
  • Grounding and bonding techniques for safety
  • Environmental considerations for electrical installations

Inspection, Maintenance & Risk Management

  • Inspection requirements for hazardous area electrical installations (IEC 60079-17)
  • Routine maintenance and periodic testing procedures
  • Common faults, troubleshooting, and corrective actions

Safety Procedures 

  • Safety measures for working in hazardous environments
  • Emergency response to electrical incidents in hazardous locations

FAQs

1. What is the main objective of this course?

The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to correctly select and install electrical equipment in hazardous (explosive) areas while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Hazardous areas are locations where flammable gases, vapors, dust, or fibers may be present, creating a risk of explosion if electrical equipment is not properly selected and installed.

Yes, the course introduces participants to commonly used international standards and guidelines related to hazardous area installations. 

Basic knowledge of electrical systems is recommended, but advanced expertise in hazardous areas is not required.

This training enhances your technical competency, improves workplace safety awareness, and strengthens your professional profile in high-risk industrial environments

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