PCIC 2021 Tutorial SA-T2
Preparing for the Unknown – Global Market of Ex Equipment
Abstract : In the aggressive world to globally market goods, manufacturers of product intended for use outside their country of origin may need to deal with foreign engineering firms, equipment distributors or certification agencies in another country. Unforeseen actions bring additional challenges to all parties involved, especially for equipment intended for use in hazardous locations and explosive atmospheres (known as Ex Equipment). Depending on the end user country, manufacturers of Ex equipment will likely be regulated by various certification agencies and national regulations that will govern the product approval process, and potentially cause delays in the release of production and shipment of product.
This tutorial will address the fundamental knowledge and experience necessary for dealing with the certification process of Ex Equipment, focusing on: 1) applicable Ex marking including protection methods of equipment and area classification, 2) types of product certification, 3) preparation and control of technical documentation, 4) preparation of test samples, and 5) efficient means of maintaining a certification project.
There are myths that may lead one astray, and therefore, it is important to have a full and clear understanding of the certification process in order to make informed decisions, assure compliance with the applicable standards while providing safe equipment, and to reduce the time and cost in the production of product.
This tutorial will address the fundamental knowledge and experience necessary for dealing with the certification process of Ex Equipment, focusing on: 1) applicable Ex marking including protection methods of equipment and area classification, 2) types of product certification, 3) preparation and control of technical documentation, 4) preparation of test samples, and 5) efficient means of maintaining a certification project.
There are myths that may lead one astray, and therefore, it is important to have a full and clear understanding of the certification process in order to make informed decisions, assure compliance with the applicable standards while providing safe equipment, and to reduce the time and cost in the production of product.
Instructors:
Rehanul Hasan graduated from Government Engineering College, Rewa M.P, India in 1992 with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with Honors. He received a three-year Diploma Course from Government Polytechnic Bhopal MP, India in 1988 in Electrical Engineering with Honors. He is currently Technical Sales Specialist in the Process Automation Department of Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc. in Katy, Texas.
Previously, he was Director for Emerson Alignment with Emerson Automation Solution, Electrical and Lighting for 14 years. He is a member of the IEEE and IAS. He was the lead responsible for New Product Development for Hazardous locations, including disruptive sealed technology. He has worked in design and development and have multiple patents in his name. He worked in Oil and Gas Industry for 10 years in Middle East. He continued his profession in Canada for 5 years before moving to the USA. He has authored several previous PCIC papers and has been published in the IEEE Transactions on Industry Application. He has been a presenter of IEEE Tutorials.
Rick Mendler graduated from Christian Brothers University, Memphis Tennessee in 1975 with a BSEE degree and received a Master of Engineering Technology certification from Phillips Petroleum in 1999. He is currently retired from Phillips 66. He is a Life Member of the IEEE and active in the IAS, PES, Reliability, and PCIC. He is an Emeritus Member of the Process Industry Practices Electrical Function Team. He is a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. He has authored several previous PCIC papers and has been published in the IEEE Industry Application Magazine and IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications. He has been a presenter of IEEE Tutorials.
Behzad Nejad has a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from McMaster University, Ontario Canada. He is a member of PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario) since 2013. He has over 15 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer and is a sought-after professional in the industry. He is fully-qualified at the advanced level of all hazardous location’s protection techniques including Intrinsic Safety & Non-incendive, Explosion Proof/Flame proof, Increased Safety, Non-arcing, Purging and Pressurization, Encapsulation, Optical Radiation, and Dust-tight enclosures. Behzad’s tenure in the industry includes six years at the CSA certification agency, working closely with manufacturers as a technical and certification engineer for Hazardous locations equipment. He has published & presented technical articles & tutorials on hazardous locations in several IEEE/PCIC conferences. Also, he is a part-time instructor at Seneca College, teaching electrical courses since 2014.
Scott Kiddle is employed with ABB Inc. Industrial Automation and is currently the Approvals Manager for the Analytical & Force Measurement Product Group. Over the past 20 years, he has supported development projects and has held various roles in product certification and quality management systems for equipment intended for classified hazardous locations. Scott is the Vice-Chair of the USNC for the IECEx, a member of the USTAG for TC31 and maintenance team member for 60079-1 and 60079-2. He also participates in various ExTAG working groups and is an active member of the Standards Technical Panel STP60079 for the US adoption of IEC 60079 standards.
Rehanul Hasan graduated from Government Engineering College, Rewa M.P, India in 1992 with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with Honors. He received a three-year Diploma Course from Government Polytechnic Bhopal MP, India in 1988 in Electrical Engineering with Honors. He is currently Technical Sales Specialist in the Process Automation Department of Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc. in Katy, Texas.
Previously, he was Director for Emerson Alignment with Emerson Automation Solution, Electrical and Lighting for 14 years. He is a member of the IEEE and IAS. He was the lead responsible for New Product Development for Hazardous locations, including disruptive sealed technology. He has worked in design and development and have multiple patents in his name. He worked in Oil and Gas Industry for 10 years in Middle East. He continued his profession in Canada for 5 years before moving to the USA. He has authored several previous PCIC papers and has been published in the IEEE Transactions on Industry Application. He has been a presenter of IEEE Tutorials.
Rick Mendler graduated from Christian Brothers University, Memphis Tennessee in 1975 with a BSEE degree and received a Master of Engineering Technology certification from Phillips Petroleum in 1999. He is currently retired from Phillips 66. He is a Life Member of the IEEE and active in the IAS, PES, Reliability, and PCIC. He is an Emeritus Member of the Process Industry Practices Electrical Function Team. He is a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. He has authored several previous PCIC papers and has been published in the IEEE Industry Application Magazine and IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications. He has been a presenter of IEEE Tutorials.
Behzad Nejad has a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from McMaster University, Ontario Canada. He is a member of PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario) since 2013. He has over 15 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer and is a sought-after professional in the industry. He is fully-qualified at the advanced level of all hazardous location’s protection techniques including Intrinsic Safety & Non-incendive, Explosion Proof/Flame proof, Increased Safety, Non-arcing, Purging and Pressurization, Encapsulation, Optical Radiation, and Dust-tight enclosures. Behzad’s tenure in the industry includes six years at the CSA certification agency, working closely with manufacturers as a technical and certification engineer for Hazardous locations equipment. He has published & presented technical articles & tutorials on hazardous locations in several IEEE/PCIC conferences. Also, he is a part-time instructor at Seneca College, teaching electrical courses since 2014.
Scott Kiddle is employed with ABB Inc. Industrial Automation and is currently the Approvals Manager for the Analytical & Force Measurement Product Group. Over the past 20 years, he has supported development projects and has held various roles in product certification and quality management systems for equipment intended for classified hazardous locations. Scott is the Vice-Chair of the USNC for the IECEx, a member of the USTAG for TC31 and maintenance team member for 60079-1 and 60079-2. He also participates in various ExTAG working groups and is an active member of the Standards Technical Panel STP60079 for the US adoption of IEC 60079 standards.
