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Applying Instrumentation in Hazardous (Classified) Locations (ES10)

Applying Instrumentation in Hazardous (Classified) Locations (ES10) offers a comprehensive approach to specifying and implementing instrumentation in hazardous locations. This course covers ISA standards as well as related standards from other organizations such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and the American Petroleum Institute (API).

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Classroom (ES10)

Length: 2 days 
CEU Credits: 1.4

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Virtual Classroom (ES10E)

Length: 8 weeks 
CEU Credits: 1.4

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify process and environmental factors that determine classification
  • Describe and use procedures for electrical classification
  • Use applicable standards to develop classification drawings for gases, dusts, and fibers
  • Describe the basic principles of protection
  • Select explosion proof apparatus for specific applications
  • Determine when and why explosion seals should be used
  • Specify the use of intrinsically safe and nonincendive systems
  • Select the appropriate protective techniques for different hazards
  • Select alternative protective techniques for reduced cost 

 Topics Covered

  • Introduction
  • Location classification standards
  • Class I Division classification
  • Class I Zone classification
  • Class I Zone (alternative) classification
  • Class II Division classification
  • Class III Division classification
  • Zone classification by dusts
  • Protection techniques standards
  • Enclosure types
  • Explosion proof enclosures
  • Intrinsic safety
  • Nonincendive systems
  • Pressurization and surging
  • Other types of protection
  • Grounding considerations
  • Maintenance considerations

Exercises

  • Area classification
  • Classification drawings
  • Barrier specifications

Recommended Resources

Standards

  • NSI/ISARP12.06.01-2003, Recommended Practice for Wiring methods for hazardous (classified) locations instrumentation, Part 1: Intrinsic safety
  • ANSI/ISA-60079-10-1 (12.24.01)-2014, Explosive atmospheres, Part 10-1: Classification of areas–explosive gas atmospheres 
  • Nonincendive electrical equipment for use In Class I and II, Division 2 and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 Hazardous (classified) locations

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