Course Summary:

Understanding Electrical Area Classification and Hazardous Area Wiring

Course #L247
January 27-28, 2010
Hilton Garden Inn Houston/Clear Lake NASA Area*, 750 West Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas
Course Fee: $1395 Discount Is Available

Benefits

During the course, you will

review the basic principles of ignition and flammable properties of gases and liquids
develop classification drawings
learn how to take advantage of explosion-proof seals and enclosures
examine the design of purges and pressurized systems for equipment enclosures and control rooms
learn how to specify the proper NEMA/IEC enclosures for different location classifications
review commissioning and maintenance checklists

Topics

Area Electrical Classification Definition, Basics and Details Zones – IEC vs NEC Differences Steps in Classifying Areas Codes Explosion Proofing Seals Intrinsically Safe Systems Non-incendive Systems Purging and Pressurization Miscellaneous Protection Systems Commissioning and Maintenance

Audience

Engineers and scientists involved in classifying hazardous locations and specifying safe equipment installations within hazardous locations will learn the essentials and critically examine proven procedures for safe operation. The course will be especially valuable to those involved in classifying hazardous areas and installing equipment within hazardous areas in the following industries:

chemical, petrochemical, agrichemical, and specialty chemical
petroleum refining
biotechnology, biochemical, and fermentation
pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
food processing

Earn PDH, LU, CEU

By participating in this course, you will earn 14 Professional Development Hours (PDH) and 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEU). Learn more about PDH, LU, CEU and state licensing boards.

General Information

Fee Covers Notebook and other course materials, break refreshments, and certificate.

Cancellation Policy No-Penalty Cancellation To cancel your enrollment, you must notify us promptly. Please consider re-enrolling in a future course. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.

Accommodations We have reserved a block of sleeping rooms ($105/single) for course participants at the Hilton Garden Inn Houston/Clear Lake NASA Area, 750 West Texas Avenue, Webster, TX. To reserve a room, call 281-332-6284 and indicate that you will be attending this course under group code UWB.

Course Location This course will be held at Hilton Garden Inn Houston/Clear Lake NASA Area, 750 West Texas Avenue, Houston, TX.

Course Discount Team Discount Fee: $1275 each, if two or more people from the same organization enroll in the course. Save $120 per person.

Course information is subject to change.