Hazardous Area Classification and Protection Methods under NEC and IEC Standards
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In this course, you will learn about hazardous areas, the combustion triangle, determining area classifications; IEC and North American Protection Methods; and IP and NEMA equipment protection ratings.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe the conditions necessary for fire and/or explosion.
- Describe the factors involved in area classification and their implications.
- Describe North American classifications for hazardous areas.
- Describe European classifications for hazardous areas.
- Explain how area classifications are determined.
- Describe the general concepts behind applying API RP 500.
- Describe electrical equipment protection methods and their application.
- Describe ingress protection (IP) and NEMA enclosure ratings.
- Select the appropriate enclosure protection from the IP and NEMA index.
