Explosion protection documentation
Explosion protection documentation
The first step to production safety
The TBS Industry company provides highly qualified services for the development of explosion protection documentation of plants, technological lines and equipment.
To create explosion protection documentation, we use a proven step-by-step risk assessment approach to reduce the likelihood of a dust explosion and reduce its consequences. We have made dozens of successful explosion hazard assessments and implemented hundreds of explosion protection projects of the largest enterprises in Ukraine and other countries. Our company annually raises the qualifications of explosion protection specialists and shows an individual approach to assessing the danger of dust explosions. We constantly make research for the largest international companies and help ensure the security of enterprises.
Explosion protection documentation
- Explosion Protection Document (EPD)
Directive 1999/92/EU
- Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA)
NFPA 652
Our services
- Development of explosion protection documentation
- Analysis of project documentation
- Consulting and staff training
- Documentation on explosion protection for operating factories
- Analysis of available documentation on explosion protection
- Update of documentation on explosion protection
What kind of documentation is this and why is it needed?
- Make production safe for personnel
- Save your assets
- Reduce the cost of insurance
- Bring your enterprise into compliance with current explosion protection standards
- Reduce the probability of an explosion
- Reduce the time and financial costs of restoring technology during an explosion
Sequence of development of explosion protection documentation
- Collection of necessary information
- Determination of explosive characteristics of materials present in the technology
- Study of production technology, processes and equipment
- Identification and classification of explosive zones
- Identification of effective ignition sources
- Assessment of the conformity of electrical equipment to the places of its installation
- Evaluation of non-electrical equipment for compliance with current explosion protection requirements
- Assessment of probability of explosion and possible consequences
- Checking: job instructions, job evaluation protocols, introductory briefings and firework instructions
- Development of an action plan with the necessary organizational and technical measures to reduce the probability of an explosion and reduce its destructive consequences.
Analytical part of documentation on explosion protection (EPD)
Explosion protection documentation (explanatory note)
- Explosive characteristics of the substances used
- Assessment of explosion risks
- Assessment of explosiveness
- Possible sources of ignition
- Necessary technical measures
- Conclusion
Appendices to the documentation
Determination of characteristics of explosiveness of materials
Based on these parameters, the necessary requirements for degrees of protection of electrical equipment are determined and explosion protection systems are calculated.
Identification of sources of ignition and assessment of risk acceptability
Calculation of permissible dust layers
We perform calculations of permissible dust layers, which will help to assess the probability of formation of explosive zones and secondary explosions.
Identification and classification of explosive zones (HAC)
It is in this section that the presence of potentially explosive zones is determined, their classification is carried out, and the level of cleanliness at the production site is evaluated. According to the classified zones, there is a check of electrical components and the presence of effective sources of ignition in these zones.
Inspection of technological equipment
- Explosion pressure release rupture membranes
- Flame filters, for safe release of explosion pressure
- Explosion isolation valves
- Active explosion suppression systems
Inspection of electrical equipment
Inspection of electrical components in explosive areas will allow a broad understanding of the risks of explosion incidents. We carry out a full inspection of electrical equipment according to the area of its installation.
Technical measures are necessary
During the audit, we carry out a comprehensive assessment of the equipment and indicate the necessary for the installation of an explosion protection system to make your technology safe in the event of an explosion.
Action plan
The human factor is a significant component of safe production work. We carry out a comprehensive analysis of organizational measures and evaluate the conduct of staff training, introductory briefings, issuance of admission orders, availability of necessary training materials, standards of safe behavior in explosive areas, risk reduction standards and necessary visual markings.
The graphic part of the documentation on explosion protection
Map of explosive zones
Explosive zone maps must be placed in the production area to inform personnel about the risks.
Additional documentation
Standards for reducing the risks and consequences of an explosion
- Risk reduction standard
- Fire and dust explosion prevention checklist
- Forms of further self-monitoring of workplace safety
- Form of analysis of accumulation of combustible dust
- Regulatory documentation
- Manual on explosion protection of electrical equipment
- Manuals on explosion protection of technological equipment
- Educational materials for staff
β’ Order dated 04.19.2023 No. 2259 on the approval of the Minimum Requirements for Safety and Health employees who are potentially exposed to the risk of explosive environments (entered into force instead of “Order dated 06.05.2013 No. 317”)
β’ Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated December 28, 2016 No. 1055 On approval Technical regulations for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive environments,
β’ Order of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine dated 30.01.2019 No. 124 On approval of the List of national standards that are identical to harmonized European standards and compliance with which provides a presumption of compliance of equipment and protective systems with the requirements of the Technical Regulations for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potential explosive environments,
β’ Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres,
β’ Directive 1999/92/EC (ATEX) Minimum requirements for improving the safety, occupational health and safety of workers exposed to the potential risk of explosive atmospheres,
β’ EN 13821-2017 Potentially explosive environment. Explosion prevention. Determination of the minimum ignition energy of dust-air mixtures,
β’ EN 14034-1-2017 Determination of the characteristics of explosive dust clouds. Part 1. Determination of the maximum flash pressure (Pmax) of dust clouds,
β’ EN 14034-2-2017 Determination of the characteristics of explosive dust clouds. Part 2. Determination of the maximum degree of increase in flash pressure (dp/dt)max of dust clouds,
β’ EN 14034-3-2017 Determination of the characteristics of explosive dust clouds. Part 3. Determination of the lower limit of explosiveness LEL of dust clouds,
β’ EN 14034-4-2017 Determination of the characteristics of explosive dust clouds. Part 4. Determination of the limit oxygen concentration LOC of dust clouds,
β’ EN 14373-2017 Explosion suppression systems,
β’ EN 14491-2017 Protective ventilated systems against dust explosion,
β’ EN 14797-2017 Protective ventilated systems against explosion,
β’ EN 15089-2017 Explosion-proof systems,
β’ EN 16009-2017 Device for flameless explosion pressure relief,
β’ EN 16447-2017 Non-return valves are explosion-proof,
β’ EN 14460:2018 Explosion-proof equipment,
β’ EN 60079-0:2017 Explosive environments. Part 0. Equipment. General requirements,
β’ EN 60079-10-1:2018 Explosive environments. Part 10-1. Classification of zones. Explosive gas environments,
β’ EN 60079-10-2:2018 Explosive environments. Part 10-2. Classification of zones. Explosive dust environments,
β’ EN 60079-17:2022 Explosive environments. Part 17. Inspection and maintenance of electrical installations,
β’ EN 1127-1:2018 Explosive environment. Explosion prevention and explosion protection. Part 1. Basic concepts and methodology
β’ EN 13 463-1 – Non-electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres,
β’ EN 13237:2017 Potentially explosive environment. Terms and definitions for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres,
β’ EN 14986:2017 Design of fans operating in a potentially explosive atmosphere,
β’ EN 16020:2017 Partitions for the separation of explosion.
for your technological process
