Course Summary:

Understanding Electrical Area Classification and Hazardous Area Wiring

Course #N902
June 11-12, 2013
Courtyard by Marriott Houston NASA/Nassau Bay*, 18100 Saturn Lane, Houston, Texas
Course Fee: $1495 Discount 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
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 If you cannot attend, please notify us by June 4, and we will refund your fee. Because this course has limited enrollment, cancellation received after this date and no-shows are subject to the full course fee of $1495. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.

Accommodations We have reserved a block of guest rooms (rates starting at $119) at Courtyard by Marriott Houston NASA/Nassau Bay, 18100 Saturn Lane, Houston, TX. Reserve a room online at Courtyard by Marriott Houston NASA/Nassau Bay or call 281-333-0220 and indicate that you will be attending this course under group code AECAECA. Room requests after May 27 will be subject to availability. Other fees and restrictions may apply.

Course Location This course will be held at Courtyard by Marriott Houston NASA/Nassau Bay, 18100 Saturn Lane, Houston, TX. 281-333-0220

Course Discount Team Discount Fee: $1375 each, if two or more people from the same organization enroll in the course. Save $120 per person.

Course information is subject to change.