Atex/Ex basic course for designers

Atex / Ex basic course for designers - Safety in hazardous areas

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Hazardous areas impose strict requirements. The course provides a practical introduction to the ATEX/Ex regulations for correct equipment selection and safe design.

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Atex / Ex basic course for designers - Safety in hazardous areas

Hydrogen, ammonia and biogas (methane) are increasingly used and place high demands on safety in both electrical and mechanical installations. For those who design or install Ex systems, it is crucial to understand the requirements of the ATEX/Ex regulations. This course gives you a basic and practical introduction to the regulations that apply in hazardous areas, with a focus on design, equipment selection and common challenges in practice.

The course gives you a thorough introduction to the regulations for design in hazardous areas, with particular emphasis on EN 60079-14 and EX-KOMP:2021. You'll learn how to choose the right equipment, design safe installations, and avoid common pitfalls. With a focus on industry standards and a hands-on approach, you'll have the tools you need to meet the demands of the energy sector – and a solid foundation for eventual further certification.

What you will learn on the course

  • Review of the EU Atex Directive and requirements for electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Practical engineering for both onshore and offshore projects
  • Preparation for future IECEx CoPC certification 

Program

Regelverk og sertifisering
Nasjonale forskrifter, ATEX-direktiver, ATEX og IECEx-sertifisering, krav fra eiere og brukere
Standarder og beskyttelse
NEK420 (landbasert), IEC 61892-7/NORSOK (offshore), 60092-serien (marine), beskyttelsesprinsipper og -nivåer, EX-merking.
Dokumentasjon og vedlikehold
Dokumentasjon, inspeksjon og vedlikehold i EX-områder (kort gjennomgang
Nasjonale forskrifter, ATEX-direktiver, ATEX og IECEx-sertifisering, krav fra eiere og brukere
Brann- og eksplosjonsegenskaper ved væsker og støv, områdeklassifisering, risikovurdering og EX-soner.
Prosjektering og utstyr
Installasjons- og utstyrsproblematikk, mekanisk utstyr og pakker for EX-områder, tennkildekontroll.

Practical information

  • We also offer this as an internal course if you are several people from the same company.
  • If you cancel one of our professional courses or conferences after the registration deadline, a fee of 20 percent of the course or conference price will be charged. In case of cancellation later than three working days before the event, or in case of no-show, the full course fee will be invoiced.  To cancel a course, send an e-mail to

Torkel Arv Haugen

The course instructor, Torkel Arv Haugen, has broad experience from the oil and gas industry, both onshore and offshore. He has extensive experience in the design of technical disciplines such as technical safety, electrical, instrumentation, automation and has participated in everything from early-phase projects to full-scale implementation projects. He works daily as Engineering Manager Engineering Manager at Wood Group Norway AS in Sandefjord, where he leads smaller and larger projects for both the onshore and offshore sectors. As a course instructor, he combines technical insight with practical experience and a strong focus on quality, safety and professional integrity.

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