ISO behind Ex
All has its sources of origin and informations. Product Ex certification: ISO
Let us learn from our history of Ex industries
Sewers explode in Guadalajara, Mexico, killing hundreds Dozens of sewer explosions in
Prevention
Primary – Secondary – Tertiary explosion protection So far we can say
risk assessment for Ex areas (what about drones?)
EN 1127-1 shall be the lead (relevant globally). it defines 13 possible
gray – blue – green – H2
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.
How to make it Ex?
ECOsystem – Ex Controlled Organization
#exprofessional
Whose best interest is identification of Ex assets?
I am interested, because: I am a hazardous area site owner, operator,
Place of Ex
Where it belongs to? Fire protection… Worksafety… Electrical, mechanical discipline…? Interesting topic
Findings
Ex compliance is about prevention and not any real protection against recent
Ex goes LED
Short summary at the beginning of my blogpost: no more fluroscent light
Odorization of any combustible gas
A combustible gas in a distribution line must contain a natural odorant
Car repair stations are Ex?
Definetely Ex with some pre-cautions. Risk assessment and hazardous area classification shall be first in place.
#exprofessional
SAFETY PLANNING FOR HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL PROJECTS
H2 units shall be considered as per assembly. All electrical and non.electrical Ex topics shall be taken into account.
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So just how dangerous is hydrogen fuel?
This article was written back in 2017. When I tell people I
IEC 60079-31:2022 RLV Redline version
Explosive atmospheres – Part 31: Equipment dust ignition protection by enclosure “t”
is it manufacturing?
Situation is the following. You are requested to assemble and install: 1)
Algeria goes Ex
💥 ATEX REGULATION ALERT💥🇩🇿 The inspection of ATEX equipment has become mandatory⚖️
Ex asset’s identification
IEC 60079-14 in chapter of Verification Dossier speaks about the ‘ID’ topic
Masterpiece…
…on the other side a good example of iec 60079-26: Examples of
Colours
So what about light blue – the recommended colour of Ex i?
Responsibility of the contractor
After the signature of the construction contract, the contractor bears the legal
Explosion protection documentation
According ATEX 137 employer of hazardous area industries shall define the Ex
H2
Sparks or certain radiations can cause a mixture of hydrogen and chlorine
Which Ex personnel competency certificate is good?
Silly question! All shall be (if not otherwise). Most important what entity
Selection of equipment
In order to select the appropriate electrical (and non.electrical) Ex equipment for
Led in a mobile / tablet supporting camera function?
Is your smartphone or a tablet containing a LED to support a
Identification and Marking of Ex Equipment that includes Ex auxiliary equipment and Ex component
Some types of Ex Equipment, such as large electric motors, are provided
CONFORMITY TO TYPE BASED ON QUALITY ASSURANCE OF THE PRODUCTION PROCESS
Under ATEX Directive this is the modul D. On the other hand
Illegalities or non compliance (all related to Ex)
What you do when you experience failures / non compliance /… related
Ex assembly or invidually sourced items?
You are on site, and you do Ex detailed inspection. There are:
Ex type of breathing and draining devices
Breathing and draining devices shall incorporate permeable elements which can withstand the
why mobile phones are banned inside refinery plants (ie petroleum plants?)
Interesting comments have been published back in 2011 – see link It
Hydrogen fuelling station safety recommendations
Mitigations which reduce the potential for the formation of a flammable mixture:
Risks arising from software
Reference should be made to the various implementations of EN 61508-3 Functional
Riddle of Ex
1. You have an Ex h certified pump. Level of Ex safety
II 2G Ex ia IIC T6 Gb
“ia” way of Ex protection enables the installation to be installed as
Non electrical Ex refers to…
ISO 80079-36 and -37 stand for non electrical explosion protection and list
Manual
It is mandatory. It shall be with the product. It shall be
New Year’s resolution – welcome to 2021
What is your word for hazardous area compliance – explosion protection with
Research Team Releases Detailed Investigation of Beirut Explosion
The Beirut— capital of Lebanon — explosion, which killed more than two hundred people,
#beirutblast vs Ex
I have tried a little to get a look at what happened
ExMediator
Ex compliance for hazardous area Ex sites is essential… is a must