Have to, must and should for obligation and advice
We all speak English. It is the international language for many. Standards
We all speak English. It is the international language for many. Standards
Responsibility for training and competence The engineering profession is responsible for determining
ChatGPT and AI models like it could have several potential effects on
An industrial facility and a city itself there is not much difference.
Explosion Protection: This refers to measures taken to prevent explosions in hazardous
Machinery Directive (EU) says about Ex compliance engineering
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country specific language it shall be
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Indeed H2 = Ex. As I see this fact surprises many in many ways. Current understanding of H2 by many simply says it is flammable. Not only, amoung others it is Ex as well.
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Ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations is paramount in hazardous area
The Explosion Protection Documentation (EPD – ATEX 153) can be considered as
The verification dossier according to IEC 60079-14 and the Explosion Protection Documentation
Inspecting a non-electrical device with Ex h (explosion-proof) protection method in a
By cultivating discipline and competency, individuals and organizations can create a culture of safety, minimize accidents and injuries, and ensure a secure working environment in hazardous settings.
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“Hot work” in an Ex (Explosive Atmosphere) hazardous environment involves operations that
check out Guidance on “EASA Fuel Tank Safety letter” it says (cut
how does it work? a decade ago we had sheeps around to
can a lorry be considered as a possible ignition source in a
Today’s challenge: H2 mixing into normal / daily gas piping network… 2-5-1o%?
EPD is about “It is a document that demonstrates the implementation of safety measures and procedures to protect workers in potentially explosive atmospheres during the operation of a facility. The EPD is based on the design of the facility and its equipment, but its primary focus is on ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of the facility.”
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Digital ID is a new initiative. Marking shall be available with asset. So let us utilize it for Ex compliance. The possible Eco System available on site is a way forward.
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what is more important in terms of hazardous area compliance than a good Ex design?!
what makes a good Ex design? why is it important? how to keep it up? who can do it?
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Who is he / she? First a designer shall be a designer
All service providers shall be with Ex personnel competency we used to
All has its sources of origin and informations. Product Ex certification: ISO
Lorries, tankers, trains… Min 30 mins, and even if so reduced speed
Sewers explode in Guadalajara, Mexico, killing hundreds Dozens of sewer explosions in
Primary – Secondary – Tertiary explosion protection So far we can say
Ex OE stands for Ex owner’s engineering. it is not a public
EN 1127-1 shall be the lead (relevant globally). it defines 13 possible
H2 is a trendy topic today. Many countries and companies around do focus on it.
Ex compliance shall be covered, specially when it comes to delegation of responsibility.
ECOsystem – Ex Controlled Organization
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a cut out from iec 60079 10 1 : 2020 “Once a
Whenever you get delivered with a solution using Ex v, it can only be considered as an installation, assembly, project (other definitions I leave to you), and there shall be a design, installation, commissioning, Ex inspection, etc. all similar to normal project conditions.
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I am interested, because: I am a hazardous area site owner, operator,
Where it belongs to? Fire protection… Worksafety… Electrical, mechanical discipline…? Interesting topic
Ex compliance is about prevention and not any real protection against recent
Short summary at the beginning of my blogpost: no more fluroscent light
it says: “This standard provides the specific requirements for the design, selection,
A combustible gas in a distribution line must contain a natural odorant
You must prove you have it. It means you purchased it. There
Definetely Ex with some pre-cautions. Risk assessment and hazardous area classification shall be first in place.
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This interpretation sheet has been prepared by IEC technical committee 31: Equipment
H2 units shall be considered as per assembly. All electrical and non.electrical Ex topics shall be taken into account.
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assembly of Ex Equipment(s) results in an assembly that creates a need for additional assessment that is not already completely covered by the
individual equipment certificates.
This article was written back in 2017. When I tell people I
Explosive atmospheres – Part 31: Equipment dust ignition protection by enclosure “t”
20 litre fuel cans: old design on the left, 1941 Nirona Wehrmacht
Situation is the following. You are requested to assemble and install: 1)
💥 ATEX REGULATION ALERT💥🇩🇿 The inspection of ATEX equipment has become mandatory⚖️
IEC 60079-14 in chapter of Verification Dossier speaks about the ‘ID’ topic
…on the other side a good example of iec 60079-26: Examples of
Source: LINK Each and every country has it regulated, but might be
So what about light blue – the recommended colour of Ex i?
After the signature of the construction contract, the contractor bears the legal
Sure not. IIC, IIC (H2), IIB + H2 all have existed for
According ATEX 137 employer of hazardous area industries shall define the Ex
Sparks or certain radiations can cause a mixture of hydrogen and chlorine
Silly question! All shall be (if not otherwise). Most important what entity
In order to select the appropriate electrical (and non.electrical) Ex equipment for
The act of introducing equipment where specifications are not identical to an
This standard provides the specific requirements for the design, selection, erection and
The combined marking for equipment which include an electrical part and a
Is your smartphone or a tablet containing a LED to support a
QUESTION: Are there any requirements for an IECEx Certification Body, ExCB, to be
Equipment assemblers and manufacturers have made requests to certify equipment with a
Some types of Ex Equipment, such as large electric motors, are provided
Under ATEX Directive this is the modul D. On the other hand
What you do when you experience failures / non compliance /… related
You are on site, and you do Ex detailed inspection. There are:
Breathing and draining devices shall incorporate permeable elements which can withstand the
Interesting comments have been published back in 2011 – see link It
Link to: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMd517NVG/ Idea behind to share Ex related videos and make
Most of EPCs, owners, designers, etc are not aware of it. More
Mitigations which reduce the potential for the formation of a flammable mixture:
Reference should be made to the various implementations of EN 61508-3 Functional
1. You have an Ex h certified pump. Level of Ex safety
Relations there are many. Ex is a risk reduction factor for HAZOP.
“ia” way of Ex protection enables the installation to be installed as
ISO 80079-36 and -37 stand for non electrical explosion protection and list
It is mandatory. It shall be with the product. It shall be
Terminal boxes and switches in intrinsically safe circuits can be assumed to
Most of Ex d type of glands are minimum dual certified. Certainly
A basic electronic wrist watch is an example of a low voltage,
Ex compliance is about electrical, instrumentation and non.electrical installations. Lifetime tracking of
All are related even if under different hub.
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Possible protection method here the application of earthing clamps, certainly clamps themselves shall be questionned as per possible igniton sources.
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Each and every industry has its Ex hazardous relevance – storage, handling
Ex hazardous zone 0 includes enclosed spaces of a biogas plant where
Background With changes to the Type of Protection designations in the IEC
The flammability range of hydrogen-air mixture is stated to be from 4 % (LEL)
“Openings in walls for cables and conduits between different hazardous areas and
…normal operation with worst conditions. iec 60079-10-1 says: “Catastrophic failures As far
Have you ever realized the fact that Ex safety is a point
A protection or communication device like thermal relay or zener barriere installed
HAC stands for hazardous area classification and can be made on 2
The car goes from the fact that the petrol has a series
EPD or any Ex compliance report has a significant impact for Hazop / FMEA meetings. In process safety related meetings, the Ex equipment compliance should always be questioned.
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A possible ignition source: your shoes in potential hazardous environment
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Atmospheric air usually always contains a certain amount of dust. Virtually dust-free
ATEX – expected failure – HAZOP – deviation leading to an event…
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Hydrogen is easy to transport easy in long-distance and can be transported
Is there any difference if it comes from an Ex repair facility
So we shall consider it. An interesting case is the reflection of
According to IECEX we do assess and certify Ex assemblies based on
Management of change is the key issue. How we follow up trends,
Whenever you buy an installation, E.g a television, you install it, and
What is your word for hazardous area compliance – explosion protection with
Do you know it all? Pmax This is a measure of the
Do you know it all? Kst This is the maximum rate of
Explosion protection is about competence in engineering and not about the limitation(s).
Do you know it all? Concentration The concentration of the fuel (dust)
A very interesting reading about hydrogen and more. Even in terms of
Cable routing should be arranged in such a way that the cables
EPD stands for explosion protection documentation and has been defined under ATEX
Explosion protection is an interesting sbj for all regions E.g like hydrogen
Many tried to explode different WC.s. Never succeeded. Maybe lack of ignition
The Beirut— capital of Lebanon — explosion, which killed more than two hundred people,
Ex personnel competency training (EPCT) is a type of further education. You
You know what makes the difference between the working place and home:
in many works we do see proposals, like earthing protection shall be
IEC 60079-14 does not cover with regards to any installation. so how to move on?
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Grades of release (or types of source) Three grades of release 3
In a possible hazardous atmosphere only devices, equipments, power and working machines
Shall is to be understood as mandatory. Deviating from a “shall” statement
recently the subject explosion protection has become popular. all talking about, expressing
Identify potential ignition sources which are effective or can become effective in
Repair of gas fueling equipment for gas vehicles a) General conditions: (aa)
Do you follow all points listed by manufacturers? All in line with
There are outcomes of site inspections. How you classify them? All are
It has been demonstrated experimentally and numerically that accidental releases of pressurised
Quality at work — the desire, not just to defend minimum standards,
It is a possible way forward. Manufacturer may apply for it whenever
It is useful for the Ex marking to be visible after installation
Instandhaltung Es ist auf eine regelmässige Instandhaltung ■ Inspektion (Messen, Prüfen, Erfassen),
EOL stands for End of Life. EOL is valid for flourescent light
Many say that inspection shall happen every 36 months for fix installations,
The main difference between ATEX and IECEx is that ATEX certification only
Those responsible for operating plants and processes where potentially explosive atmospheres exist
iec 60079-14 4.2 says VD shall be created. DocumentationIt is necessary to
Can we trust in a system which is not complete? HAC is
Fixed gas detection systems have been used for many years to perform
General obligations To ensure the safety and health of workers, and in
Have you ever received the question: why we need to take care
Interestingly more and more have started to communicate the importance of Ex.
Fact: it does have accus. Not ok to use them in any
and it is a good option for the industry we are involved
Normal operation Means situations when an installation is used within its design
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R290 cooling solutions, they use propane. Propane is a hazardous substance. IIA
Fire protection Evacuation Heat and smoke protection Ensuring the conditions for the
I have tried a little to get a look at what happened
All we know hazardous area classification is a must have. Question to
It shall start with understanding of scope related to hazardous area compliance…
Primary Ex is about prevention.Secondary Ex is about protection.Tertiary Ex is about
It can be used where equipment in a room shall be protected.
PPE for use in potentially explosive atmospheres PPE intended for use in
Typical locations for hazardous substances Gases, liquids, and vapors • Petroleum refineries,
Paper is combustible and easily ignitable when finely divided; all that is
In the heat of recent days, it has become a hit again
One manufacturer and one client’s comm I have been involved in… Written
Due to the current pandemic, FFP2 masks must be worn for certain
Ambient temperature range Ex manufacturers apply -20°C to + 40°C as a
The manufacturing documentation in total shared with 3rd party certification bodies shall
Flying sparks and incorrect welding practices can cause premature failure of explosion
In case it turns out there is Ex hazardous area, it exists,
Considering any industry site there are 3 basic frameworks: – work-, –
Absolutely inerted mixture is one which does not form a flammable atmosphere
The marking of combined products (assemblies) is identical to the marking of
IEC 60079-1:2014 Edition 7.0, Explosive atmospheres – Part 1: Equipment protection by
Questions here: – shall it be Ex certified? – what about older
all which meet the requirements of the partners. like IEC (and similar)
An engineer With relevant experience of explosion protection Electrical Mechanical Proven records
An electrical / non.electrical equipment, within the operational parameters specified by the
competenceability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results Ex competent
We at exprofessional.com have gone online. Every week twice we do online
concept to allow design, assessment and testing of electrical equipment that cannot
Many say that any Ex personnel competency training shall be contact one,
A paper manufacturing facility has many hazards that must be considered in
H2. Hydrogen is fuel of future. Do we know how to handle?
In external Zone 2, insulating containers with a nominal capacity exceeding 5
iec 60079 14 says: “Terminal boxes Where the ingress of moisture or
There is a hand operated valve. It does not fall under Ex
In possible hazardous environment: – with an Ex barrier all non Ex
Rb javítóműhely létezése és annak megfelelése, megfeleltetése és visszaellenőrzése bevett gyakorlat volt
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Natural gas has no odor of its own. That’s why gas companies
Ex compliance for hazardous area Ex sites is essential… is a must
HAC stands for hazardous area classification. EN IEC 60079-10-1 goes for gas
What are key points about Ingress Protection and Electrical & Instrumentation Equipment?
A robbanásbiztos berendezés robbanásbiztonság-technikai megfelelése annak teljes egészére vonatkozik, beleértve a tömszelencét
Wiki says following: “used to protect all sorts of buildings and civil
Question How should equipment be marked with new Type of Protection designations
Education is important, so it is Ex personnel competency. Our weekly ExWebinars
Who still believes IP67 is better than IP66? What is IP69 and
As you’re no doubt aware, bottles of hand sanitizer (Purell, Wet Ones,
Rb TvMI előírja. Rengeteg kérdést vet fel: ki csinálhatja, tervezés vagy szaktevékenység,
Hydrogen The flammable range of hydrogen in air is between 4 %
How does Ex Safe Operation and Functional Safety interact? Are we aware
ExFórum online – Milyen gyakran frissíti adott terület zónabesorolási dokumentációját? c. webinar
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In my earlier post I have listed questions: https://exprofessional.com/2020/03/01/ex-actual-questions/?preview=true&frame-nonce=313d76b9ca. One of them
Our webinar sessions we started on 17.03.2020 and we promised to continue
Tisztelt Kollegák, ExFórum idén tavasszal ellehetetlenült. Ősszel mindenképp tervezzük megrendezni. Reméljük addigra
Any Ex non-electrical machine that needs to be compliant with the ATEX
We at exprofessional.com believe sharing knowledge is valuable and this period of
In many cases we find the request from commercial side to be
All we have to listen to all around. Questions sure we have
China – CNEx certification is required in order to gain access for
A photo we took last year, not any from early 80’s. Ex
How do you do Ex compliance check on Ex non.electrical installation? Do
Internet of Things – it is all about data we source out
§228 ExplosionThe requirement set out in the first paragraph of section 1.5.7
Little bit out of scope. Title says its own. I just like
Main topic here what is required by countries’ legislation and/or client’s inhouse
26.5.1.1 General Add the following new text after Note 1 of 26.5.1.1:
IEC TS 60079-42:2019 Explosive atmospheres – Part 42: Electrical safety devices for
Increased use of electronic motor drives adds complications to the use of
Since 30 06 2003 If you ever do any site check, and
Glossary • Approved Bodies – A conformity assessment body which has been
More and more I realize that there is a need for mediation
Check how many you have in your kitchen – LEL is 250
Concern over the lack of separation of training with the assessment process
A készülék akár 7 különböző gáztípus érzékelésére is képes, riasztáskor szinte valamennyire
What we really look for in terms of Ex inspection? Compliance to
The explosion-proof products, equipment installed elsewhere in the possible hazardous area Ex
Electrical Ex installations we do take care about, we do inspection, we
Source: academia Alone ignition source, fuel, and oxygen at the same time
The ignition properties of the hazardous explosive atmosphere shall be determined. Relevant
For either Level of Protection “ia” or “ib”, what are the current
For “ia” and “ib” all current-limiting devices external to the cell or
Primary explosion protection (this takes preference): • Measures that prevent an explosive
Many thanks to all following the posts at exprofessional.com. We do hope
It is our life. We at exprofessional.com strongly believe to protect our
Just received a question again: what is the difference here? ATEX version
Limoncello, the Italian liquor based on lemon essential oils, is becoming increasingly
– Hot surfaces – Flames and hot gases (including hot particles) –
Those responsible for operating plants and processes where potentially explosive atmospheres exist
Employers must provide workers who work in Ex zoned areas with appropriate
As a rule, manufacturers of solvent-containing paints and varnishes have to prevent
Background Installing the correct equipment in locations where there is potential for
Imagine I am an international manufacturer of an Ex technology with HQ
you deserve to send your Ex equipment to us: Contact us on
Within Ex owner’s engineering we shall follow up green/brown field projects in
Upon completion of services stage 1, the Subcontractor shall submit the report
All we concentrate on big accidents and for sure want to learn
Do you remember our first Ex equipment received from outside? This video
Many times. But to order it we intend to do once. Very
Be careful, not always true what you are introduced to… It happened
Ex personnel competency – any Ex training/assessment and certification with 3rd party
It makes sense to have all details about local regulations. Pls be
…on the basis of a given methodology with at least the following
The explosion-proof products, equipment installed elsewhere in the explosion protection zone, and
The IVC’s AMZ-HD41-2 is a high quality color video camera. It is
A minute spark in an oil & gas field, refinery, or chemical
To document the classification of potentially explosive atmospheres into an explosive zone
1. What does IP stand for.? 2. On a hazardous area map
1. When do we have to use the new Directive? Although 2014/34/EU
Considering the somewhat obscure nature of many of the requirements of 60079
There are many aspects to specifying a panel for a hazardous location
We used to say Ex is our passion. The proof is a
The main environmental factors which may affect the equipment intended for use
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Hazardous area industries do require full compliance to explosion protection. In any
No comment! …Electrical Explosion Proof Equipment is product adopting several types of
As a result of friction, impact or abrasion processes such as grinding,
Herer we are again and waiting for the Ex products to show
If an explosive atmosphere comes into contact with a heated surface ignition
At the end of October 2019, European Directive 2014/34/EU and the new
More and more companies in the US seem to adopt IECEx procedures
All shall understand Explosion Protection is longterm partnership. There are may points
Watch in our new video a mushroom head emergancy button from the
Explosion protection (EP) is the responsibility of all involved. If company does
No, when used in an intrinsic safe system together with e.g. a
These products are an enclosed area, where an operator may work inside
Cables are not covered by the product-related ATEX Directive (neither as equipment
The Committee 235 “Erection of electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres” of
Due to the nature of the risk assessment procedure, there are always
Let’s leave the past for a moment and look into the future.
We live in the world of IOTs. Apps we use many. What
One does Ex inspection on site. There might be of various scenarios.
Are we aware of procedures used to be followed at customer’s premises?
An explosion occurs when a large amount of energy is released into
Many say a hazardous area industry site inspection (even if detailed –
By accident, instead of gasoline refueled diesel, a car driver came up
We continue our new series about ExMuseum objects Today you can watch
Temperature control and heat reduction are extremely critical, but unfortunately, they are
What happened? What was source of ignition? Lack of competence? Whose competence
Depression gas is produced in waste storage facilities. In Hungary, 13 sites
Follow our new special series about the objects from the past of
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And fog will occur with every flange injury because, due to the
All covering Ex issues on site or related to shall be Ex
During this time we made 16 videos. Your favorite one is here
If gas, triangle. If dust, pentagon. If both? Both! Keep up good
Temperature Codes (T-Codes) The ignition temperature or auto-ignition temperature (AIT) is the
There is no established size of vessel below which explosion relief vents
Unboxing you may find what you have been looking for… What shall
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All around the globe the different training organizations focus on individuals. By
An unique edition about valves. What happens when your valve is motor
There is a potential risk of explosion in industrial facilities wherever combustible
With regards a to a previous post many asked what is Ex
I was in a public kindergarten to tell kids stories about industries
What is ExUnBox.com? The answer is in the compliance of Ex installations
Care must be taken to limit the harmful effects of any explosion
In 1907, Francis Bushong cut a hole in the bark of an
Throughout any inspection campaign non-compliant issues are going to be found. Here
Product series WCP and MCP conventional manual call points.Certified for use on
As NASA relies more on lithium-ion batteries, the space agency has a
It’s bad enough to be burned in business figuratively, by poorly designed
Oil and natural gas literally keeps mankind moving; for quite some time,
The Altair 4X Multigas Detector with MSA XCell Sensor Technology manufactured by
Summary A hydrogen generation plant experienced a fire and significant damage due
Lesson learned First responders were dispatched to the waterfront area to investigate
Throughout any inspection campaign non-compliant issues are going to be found. Here
The powerful mobile phone from i.safe for zone 1/21 with Android operating
Industrial fires and explosions cost companies and governments billions of dollars every
Whenever you are involved in a Ex compliance project of possible hazardous
A person committing an offence under the Regulations will be liable to
The 4-gas detector Microtector II G450 has been specifically developed for meeting
Have you ever considered Ex as one of most relevant topics of
There is a study about global warming and all possible emmission sources.
Fact: it does have accus. Not ok to use them in any
What should you know about an Ex tablet? Watch our video and
Question: How shall marking be shown for equipment covered by both the
Throughout any Ex inspection campaign non-compliant issues are going to be found.
To avoid explosions, follow the steps in the following methodology when using
The battery-powered 6141/62 series hand lamp is excellent for maintenance work and
… of Ex non electrical installations? It says: you may do if
Throughout any inspection campaign non-compliant issues are going to be found. Here
In many cases Ex certificates are not available with the product (pre)information.
Breathers provide continuous pressure equalisation between the inside of the enclosure and
Who is the authority? Is there any control on site with regards
Just found one company providing a list of references, where they were
Where no certificate of conformity (or the origin of a certificate cannot
Solid construction and workmanship, anti-wear coatings, application specific materials, sizes and seal
— “shall” indicates a requirement; — “should” indicates a recommendation; — “may”
We all take the one responsibility of Ex hazardous area compliance if
“1 Ordering anything from … for any other location of the world
There is an Ex light fitting certified with bulb A. It burns
There is a company providing Ex services. They do follow the standard:
One question: have you ever been part of the follow up of
This time I talk about an ultimate lifetimetracking method, the RFID tag.
– when there is a lot of paper, there is a soft
Many people don’t know that the Annexes to these Standards (IEC 60079-14,
“Normal operation” means the situation when installations are used within their design
SPD class T Max. continuous operating voltage (d.c.) (UC ) 34.8 V Nominal current (IL ) 0.5 A
These products are an enclosed area, where an operator may work inside
If you visit the homepage of ATEX, you may find one very
From ladders to tools we can say they have no own source
RapidEx liquid pour sealing system:– Enhances reliability, reduces risk– Reduces man hours–
Fire extinguisher does not need to be Ex certified because it is
Tuesday 14.05.2019 we organized for the 15th times our annual conference about
is it required? is there any checklist for it? what is the
Meet a superproof pendant light fitting from R. STAHL! Pendant Fitting Light
The selection of equipment in a classified area (Zones 0 , 1,
13. Additionally, the present document is based on the life-cycle approach, which
Top priority of the explosion protection is the primary explosion protection. The
How can you call or answer a call in a hazardous area?
In many cases we do receive similar communication even from outside of
Let me give you an example. ATEX 137 – Directive 99/92/EC –
My Ex personnel competence as an Ex manufacturer shall be measured by
What is ExUnBox exactly? Even if you are not an Hazardous Area
Protection concepts of types of protection “d”, “p” and “t” acceptable for
One environment can be hazardous but not explosion-proof. One installation can be
…are varied. Often an area classification plan-view is provided to identify equipment
Certain types of cable employ materials that can exhibit “cold flow” characteristics
“in some cases a zone of negligible extent (NE) may arise and
At one project we have been asked to support from early stage.
Preliminary observations Technological knowledge, which can change rapidly, must be taken into
Electrical resistance trace heating systems construction principle “Controlled design” according to EN
According to EN 60079-7 the temperature rise for machines with cage rotors
The EC-Type Examination Certificate of a Category 2 Ex ‘d’ motor requires
Only one adapter shall be used with one entry. A blanking element
Generally submersible pumps in Zone 1 are protected by standardised or special
This is the second edition of ISO/IEC 80079-34:2018 – Explosive atmospheres —
The meaning, often ignored, of “U” and “X” characters inside the certificate,
Title: sample Ex Compliance Engineering Transfer of information from client:– Existing HAC
All fluorescent lamps enter an end-of-life condition when the electrode emitter material
A flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC), bulk bag, or big bag, is
You might get surprised that on the site you work for HOW
The symbol “X” is used to provide a means of identifying essential
a new trend has been introduced here: how we do Ex…! it
30 June 2003. Before that ATEX was not mandatory (differentiation might be
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all who apply for any electrical/non-electrical project in any potential hazardous industry
Cables used for fixed installations in hazardous areas shall be appropriate for
Items of personal equipment which are battery or solar operated are sometimes
at one power station based on biomass the enduser reported that even
At one hazardous area site visit we asked for valid hazardous area
In Hungary the ATEX Directive applies for any Ex installations (electrical, non-electrical)
Explosion protection / hazardous area compliance is a must have action prior
question: what is the best approach how to consider it – Ex
what is the meaning here and why important in terms of Ex
Fires and explosions at worksites with hazardous chemicals have the potential to
There are 4 main categories of ignition sources. These include: Thermal, Electrical,
Preventive measures to reduce the explosion risk from flammable materials are based
Be careful with the design of any electrical and non-electrical Ex installation,
Simple earthing clamps with and without cord does not need to be
Quite often it happens one Ex installation arrives to industry E.g pharma,
ISO 17024 says the following: 5.2.1 Completion of training may be a
Article 13 Final provisions 1. Member States shall bring into force the