ATEX Design Competency Course
Course Number ATEC104-5

Course Overview
This is an engineering-level competence-based course for designers of equipment / systems needing to meet ATEX requirements. EN (or IEC) 60079-14 standards require persons who design equip-ment or systems for use in potentially explosive atmospheres to be properly trained and certified as "competent" - this course is designed to fulfill that requirement. Anyone who has the responsibility for ensuring that such equipment or systems is suitable and in compliance with the ATEX directive and / or EN (or IEC) standards will benefit from this course.
between NEC, IEC, and ATEX.

Course Content
Explosion principles, gas properties and hazards
  • Protection Concepts and Zone Applicability for Ex d, e, n, i, o, m, q, and p equipment
  • Protection Concepts and Zone Applicability for non-electrical equipment
  • ATEX 137 -- The workplace directive
  • Routes to ATEX compliance for mechanical equipment
  • How to compile a technical file for compliance
  • How to conduct ignition hazard assessments
  • Practical Exercise to produce an EC Declaration of Conformity

Course Details
Location: ATEC Training & Certification, Houston, Texas
Duration: 5 Days
Course Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Min / Max Students: 5 / 12
Special Requirements: None
Certification: Certificate of competence issued by ATEC. Valid for 5 years



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