Course Objectives: |
EU ATEX directives and legal practices in Turkey, classification of explosive atmospheres in accordance with TS EN 60079 standards for businesses with dust and gas explosion hazard, evaluation of explosion risks for these zones, preparation of explosion protection documents to eliminate risks and compliance of equipment that can be used in these environments for these environments. Providing the necessary information for the evaluation, |
Course Content: |
According to the European Parliament and Council Directive, called ATEX 137, numbered 99/92/EC and the "Regulation on the Protection of Employees from the Hazards of Explosive Environments" in our country, employers are required to evaluate the explosion risks in the workplaces, to prevent the formation of explosive atmospheres, to classify the places where explosive atmosphere may occur, to determine the workplace and work equipment. responsible for providing the necessary equipment.
Employers should prepare an explosion protection document in order to protect the health and safety of employees from the dangers of explosive atmospheres that may occur in their workplaces and to ensure workplace safety with appropriate equipment design and use.
The regulation stipulates that the document should be prepared by “trained and/or experienced competent persons”. In education, in accordance with the ATEX 137 directives, TS EN 60079-10-1 (2021)-TS EN 60079-10-2 (2015) standards and the provisions of the "Regulation on the Protection of Employees from the Hazards of Explosive Environments" published in the Official Gazette dated 30.04.2013 and numbered 28633. It will be done in such a way that it can prepare the Explosion Protection Document (PKD). |
Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Information about the Course Processing, Determination of Readiness Status,
Explosives; Types, Characteristics, Distribution and Manufacturer
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Not Required |
2) |
ATEX
-2014/34 EC and 99/92/EC Directives- ATEX Directives
-Atex Standards overview
-TS EN 60079-10-1 : 2021 -Classification of Hazardous Areas - Gas
-TS EN 60079-10-2 : 2015-Classification of Hazardous Areas- Dust
-An overview of the Regulation on the Protection of Employees from the Hazards of Explosive Environments
-Flash point, what is Flashback?
-Flash Point, Specific Gravity, Coefficient of Expansion, Lower and Upper Limits, Self-Ignition, Evaporation |
Not Required |
3) |
Evaluation of explosion risks |
Not Required |
4) |
Classification of Hazardous Zones
- Differences between “Explosion Proof” and “Explosion Protected”
-EN 60079-10-1 : 2021
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Not Required |
5) |
Classification of Hazardous Areas Explosive Gas Atmospheres Standard Practices
-What is the discharge rate? Discharge Sources, Continuous, Main and Secondary Discharge Sources, Discharge Rate
Calculations, Ventilation, Ventilation Degrees
-Zone Determination, Zone Markings
-EN 60079 – 10 -1 2021 ZONE calculation
-Example Applications According to EN 60079 -10 -1 2021 Standard |
Not Required |
6) |
Ignition Sources
-Minimum Ignition Energy, Ignition Sources
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Not Required |
7) |
EN 60079-10-2, Determination of Dusts Zone
-Dust Classification, Movement of Dust Grains
-Chemistry of the Dust and Its Effect on Explosion Intensity
Powders According to EN 60079-10-2: 2015;
-Determination of dust group, Zone Width, Dust layer thickness, Area classification with dust layer thickness |
Not Required |
8) |
Examples (EN 60079-10-2)
-Selection of Equipment that Can Be Used in Explosive Areas
- Labels of devices according to ATEX 100a and European norms (EN), with examples, heat groups according to IEC and EN
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Not Required |
9) |
Midterm |
The subjects of the first 8 weeks should be studied. |
10) |
Precautions Against Explosion
-Sample Equipment Labeling and Equipment Selection by Zone
Primary, secondary and tertiary measures
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Not Required |
11) |
Grouping of Exproof Devices
-Using Protection Types by Regions
-Ex-Proof Materials Protection Types
*01 January: New Year's Holiday
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Not Required |
12) |
Preparation of Explosion Protection Document
-Education
-Operating Procedures / Instructions
-Building and Maintenance Procedures / Instructions
-Emergency Procedures / Instructions
-Maintenance
-Safety Signs
-Explosive Gas Environments Risk Analysis
-Marking of Hazardous Areas
-Personal Protective Equipment
-Conformity of Machinery and Equipment
-Conformity of Equipment used in the instructions
-Maintenance, Repair Equipment Compliance
-Suspension of Work
- Obtaining Approval from the Authorized Unit Chief |
Not Required |
13) |
Preparation of Explosion Protection Document-To be continued.
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Not Required |
14) |
Case Studies |
Not Required |
15) |
Final Exam |
The subjects of the 14th week should be studied.
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications. |
2 |
2) |
To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to. |
2 |
3) |
Has the ability to transfer information about the field to employees and teammates. |
2 |
4) |
To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to. |
2 |
5) |
To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. |
2 |
6) |
To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. |
3 |
7) |
To be able to critically examine and develop social relations and the norms that guide these relations, and to take action to change them when necessary. |
3 |
8) |
To be able to communicate orally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level |
2 |
9) |
To be able to use information and communication technologies at an advanced level along with computer software at the level required by the field. |
3 |
10) |
To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning |
3 |
11) |
Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. |
2 |
12) |
To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. |
2 |
13) |
Ability to lead in environments that require solving problems related to the field |
3 |
14) |
To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. |
3 |
15) |
To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to his field and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. |
3 |
16) |
To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies. |
3 |