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Instrumentation and Control
Electrical Area Classification Workshop for Petroleum Facilities per API RP 500 / 505
A practical workshop on classifying hazardous areas in petroleum facilities where flammable vapours and liquids may be present. Using a workbook and a mock project with process data and a plot plan, participants apply the relevant recommended practice to real classification decisions. The course explains terms, standards, documentation and workflows, then examines fluid properties and the likelihood of release.
- Discipline
- Instrumentation and Control
- Level
- Foundation
- Duration
- 5 days
- Formats
- Classroom, In-house
Every course can be delivered in-house and tailored to your organisation.
Who should attend
Electrical and instrumentation designers and engineers, process safety and facilities engineers, and others involved in area classification.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the purpose of electrical area classification
- Assess how classification affects facility design, cost and maintenance
- Identify likely ignition sources and high-risk equipment
- Apply classification as a risk assessment tool
- Follow a typical classification workflow on a project
Topics covered
- Hazardous area principles
- Fluid classes
- Divisions and zones
- Ignition sources
- North American standards
- Classification workflows