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EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
IN SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANTS

The course of EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES describes all the aspects necessary to work in an industrial plant, and especially in a CSP plant. Firstly, it describes current legislation governing the risks when working in hazardous explosive atmospheres. After a general introduction, each one of these areas subjected to create this type of atmospheres are discussed below in detail and also the precautions to be taken. This is a compulsory course that a solar thermal plant worker should receive, according to RD 681/2003.

An essential course for those who work or intend to work in solar thermal power plants

Next edition: REMAINING SCHEDULE Course fee: 495 € + 18% VAT Courses in company: This course can be done anytime at the customer premises. Check prices and conditions by calling 91 126 37 66 or sending an email to info@renovetec.com Distance learning course: This course can be done any time from a distance. Check prices and conditions by calling 91 126 37 66 or sending an email to info@renovetec.com Special condition for unemployed people and recent graduates

COURSE DETAILS

Type of Course: On site classes, based on a presentation developed with the help of programs like
Power Point

Duration: 13 hours

Course Level:  Medium. It is assumed that participants have a previous knowledge in industrial installations and they have some work experience.

Material: Colour Book 17 x 24 Paperback

Practices:  Practices performed: Maintenance plans and Budget Calculation

Course Director:  Santiago García Garrido, Bachelor in Chemistry and Technical Director RENOVETEC. Author of numerous books on industrial maintenance and electrical generation.

COURSE CONTENT

• Origin
• ATEX 95 Directive, Equipment and security systems
• ATEX137 Directive, companies, review the policy points
• Schematic overview of the ATEX areas

• Definition and rules
• Factors
• Zones 0, 1, 2 and 20, 21, 22
• Emission sources: Continuous, Primary,
• Secondary
• Graphic representation
• Equipment categories and zoning
• Required documentation

• Gases hazardous areas

• Emission sources
• Zone expanse: factors
• Natural ventilation
• Forced ventilation
• Grade
• Availability
• Zones table vs. Ventilation
• Examples

• Dust hazardous areas

• Emission sources
• Zone expanse: factors
• Cleaning
• Grade
• Zones table vs. Ventilation
• Examples

• Explosive Atmosphere definition (ATEX)
• Causes of combustion and explosion
• Effects of an explosion
• Types of explosions

• Sources of ignition according to EN-1127- 1, EN13463-1 (Temp., Mechanical, Static,
• Lightning, etc….)
• Fuel characteristics (MITn, MITc, MIE, Kst, Pmax, MESG, etc…..)

• Basic procedure for ATEX

• Prevention
• Inerting systems
• Process control systems

• Explosion protection Systems: Containment, Venting, Suppression
• Explosion isolation systems: Rapid valve, inline extinction, Rotary valve, floating valve (ventex), “Y” Diverter

• Risks assessment: Examples using characteristics and protection equipment/ prevention.
• Examples: Pneumatic transport, explosion venting, atomizer…,

• Solar field valves
• Pumping system
• Expansion tanks area
• Auxiliary boiler
• Ullage
• Natural gas satellite plant or RMS