Compliance to Explosion Protection: A Must-Have for Hazardous Industry Site Owners
Imagine this scenario: It’s a typical workday at your facility. Machines are
possible Ex areas
Hazardous area industries are classified based on the presence of potentially explosive
Technology building or machine?
skid-or-machine? assembly-or-machine? technology-or-machine?
Interesting questions, specially if you are about to run a multi-billion USD value technology, and it turns out to be a machine rather than a technology / installation / assembly.
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Ex shall be regulated?
In some countries, regions and the facility itself there are directives, laws,
Occupational Safety Commissioning
The preliminary examination for occupational safety – except in the case of hazardous technology – may be conducted by a person with specialized training and professional qualifications in occupational safety, a person authorized by law, or an accredited institution. The examination of hazardous technology must be conducted by a person with a professional license in occupational safety and Explosion protection.
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PSSR vs Ex
The Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) is a critical component in the management of process safety. And shall be trated the same for explosion protection as well.
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Product or assembly
product-or-assembly
an important topic for all operational teams of possible hazardous industries.
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ADR vs Ex
ADR clearly defines:
It means a lorry shall be prepared for the delivery of dangerous goods, and in that case no Ex zone shall (can) be defined.
For all other operations such as loading, unloading, maintainence, repair…
YES…
Ex zone shall be defined!
Ex coordinator
The understanding and continuous support of management is essential, and shall be present and available from the 1st day of Ex issues related to site compliance.
So it shall start with design, and follow up.
Ex compliance shall be verified to the design stage. the design stage of product, site, and operation.
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The use of Ethylene in warehouses and cold stores
Ethylene’s Impact: – Ethylene (C2H4) is a naturally occurring gas that plays
Ex responsibilities
Responsibility for training and competence The engineering profession is responsible for determining
How ChatGPT may have an effect on Ex compliance engineering?
ChatGPT and AI models like it could have several potential effects on
Short Ex vocabulary
Explosion Protection: This refers to measures taken to prevent explosions in hazardous
Language of Ex docs
country specific language it shall be
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H2
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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How to inspect Ex h?!
Inspecting a non-electrical device with Ex h (explosion-proof) protection method in a
Questioning Ex type of discipline and competency?!
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 Ex area
“Hot work” in an Ex (Explosive Atmosphere) hazardous environment involves operations that
Ex installations in the airplane tank
check out Guidance on “EASA Fuel Tank Safety letter” it says (cut
mowing the lawn in possible Ex environment
how does it work? a decade ago we had sheeps around to
a lorry in Ex areas
can a lorry be considered as a possible ignition source in a
is an EPD part of design?
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 and Ex
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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Ex designer
Who is he / she? First a designer shall be a designer
ISO behind Ex
All has its sources of origin and informations. Product Ex certification: ISO
Prevention
Primary – Secondary – Tertiary explosion protection So far we can say
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.
HAC up-to-date
a cut out from iec 60079 10 1 : 2020 “Once a
Ex v vs Ex p in EU
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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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
Car repair stations are Ex?
Definetely Ex with some pre-cautions. Risk assessment and hazardous area classification shall be first in place.
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Equipment dust ignition protection by enclosure “t” – INTERPRETATION SHEET 1 –
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by IEC technical committee 31: Equipment
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)
Masterpiece…
…on the other side a good example of iec 60079-26: Examples of
EX vs IEC / EU / GERMANY
Source: LINK Each and every country has it regulated, but might be
Colours
So what about light blue – the recommended colour of Ex i?
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
What is the basis of IEC 60079-14?
This standard provides the specific requirements for the design, selection, erection and
Guidance on marking requirements for combined Ex electrical/non electrical equipment
The combined marking for equipment which include an electrical part and a
Led in a mobile / tablet supporting camera function?
Is your smartphone or a tablet containing a LED to support a
CONFORMITY TO TYPE BASED ON QUALITY ASSURANCE OF THE PRODUCTION PROCESS
Under ATEX Directive this is the modul D. On the other hand
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
Exprofessional on TikTok
Link to: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMd517NVG/ Idea behind to share Ex related videos and make
recent update on non.electrical Ex
Most of EPCs, owners, designers, etc are not aware of it. More
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
What about my watch in possible Ex environment?
A basic electronic wrist watch is an example of a low voltage,
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,
News on Ex d
IEC 60079-1:2014 Edition 7.0, Explosive atmospheres – Part 1: Equipment protection by
OnlinEx
We at exprofessional.com have gone online. Every week twice we do online
onlinEx
Many say that any Ex personnel competency training shall be contact one,
IndEx onlinEx webinar – H2
H2. Hydrogen is fuel of future. Do we know how to handle?
IndEx Online – Webinar # 7 – The importance of Terminations, What is a Ferrule?
iec 60079 14 says: “Terminal boxes Where the ingress of moisture or
Exfórum onlinEx webinar – Rb javítóműhely
Rb javítóműhely létezése és annak megfelelése, megfeleltetése és visszaellenőrzése bevett gyakorlat volt
IndEx Online – Webinar # 6 – Ex ‘d’ in depth, the 2 different types, new ideas…
Join us for a webinar on Apr 21, 2020 at 8:00 AM
IndEx Online – Webinar # 5 – Equipment Ingress Protection (IP Washers, Glands….)
What are key points about Ingress Protection and Electrical & Instrumentation Equipment?
ExFórum onlinEx webinar – robbanásbiztos tömszelence – a gyenge láncszem
A robbanásbiztos berendezés robbanásbiztonság-technikai megfelelése annak teljes egészére vonatkozik, beleértve a tömszelencét