Compex Training Advice Available

[timbobelfast]

Has the contractor used the correct cable glands? Are they installed correctly?
Have they double pole isolation for those circuits as well?

 

[Andy lindsay]

Hi, yes they have used ex e cable glands for the ATEX rated equipment. There is also double pole isolation for all of the circuits. I have checked the manufacturers installation instructions and they appear to be installed as per. I was expecting a complete asset register on handover with every piece of equipment on there and the initial inspection records with it. However we have not be given this.

 

[timbobelfast]

If you do get the asset register and inspection sheets, I would recomend you sample some of the lights, especially the glands.
I have come across plenty of rigs/skids that have just came out of the shipyard where stevie wonder must have carried out the inital inspections ! Lol

 

[Spark2019]

Hi Jackso
I'm really interested in the EX-01-EX04-CompEX training, how difficult is this 5 day course to complete & how many people actually pass on a weekly basis, say out of a class of (10) people, I've looked in to the basics of course contents & I'm competent in cable glanding, armoured, & sy flex, & think I would do ok on the practical side, I'm just not so sure about units EX03-EX04 intrinsic safety,as this seem to be what everyone fails on, I've looked on the websites but cant seem to find much learning material on the compex it self, would you please be able to recommend anything or point me the wright direction, as I don't want to book & fail the course, as its not the cheapest, any information on this would be much appreciated thanks in advance.

 

[Benjy42]

Hi Jackso,
For the purpose of compex does a light fitting class as having an internal source of ignition?
As in, would it required to be flameproof with a barrier gland in a gas group IIC area?
Thanks

 

[timbobelfast]

Whats the protection type for the fitting?
Ex d, Ex de, Ex dem?

If the fitting was direct entry Ex d in a IIC area then should have a barrier gland fitted.

More info needed.

 

[Benjy42]

Its for the selection process. With it being a IIC area anyything with an internal source of ignition should be ex ‘d’ with a barrier gland such as a switch. Im trying to understand if a light fitting constitutes as having an internal source of ignition or would an ex ‘e’ light fitting suffice in a IIC area.

Thanks

 

[timbobelfast]

I have never came across a light fitting that is Ex e increased safety tbh.

You need to confirm the gas group for the fitting. If it was a Ex de IIC isolator, then yes this could be used in a IIC area. However the isolator may not require a barrier gland as it is of hybrid protection. Typically an Ex e housing with flameproof switch inside.
There is a barrier gland selection table in the toolbox guide.

A source of ignition is general something that creates a spark, arc. The lamp in a flameproof fitting will be considered as such, switch contacts also.

 

[Benjy42]

Yes thanks, this is purely for the compex refresher course, the online installation section section requires you to select a light fitting for a IIC area with the minimum standard required.
Could i use an ex ‘de’ light fitting without a barrier gland for this area?

Thanks again

 

[timbobelfast]

Yes, as this will likely be indirect entry. Eg Ex d housing and Ex e terminals. As long as the equipment has IIC on the certificate plate then it can be used in the area.

 

[Benjy42]

Excellent, thanks for the advice!

 

[Diver233]

Hi, if anyone requires advice with regard to the Compex training and Compex refresher training courses, I am here to help. (Compex Training instructor / Assessor).

Great to have you on here. I did mine at your Hull place a few years ago. Think I need to refresher next year.

 

[Bunse]

Scunthorpe, Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA)

Hi Jackso
I see HETA have a 25% off offer on the compex course. This is a huge saving on other centres , is there a catch ?? Apologies for asking but it seems too good to be true.

 

[jackso]

Hi Jackso
I see HETA have a 25% off offer on the compex course. This is a huge saving on other centres , is there a catch ?? Apologies for asking but it seems too good to be true.

Hi, there is no catch, our sales team offer the discount to promote the course and achieve maximum attendance, sorry I did not reply sooner, been away on holiday with no internet access, regards, CJ

 

[jackso]

Hi Jackso
I'm really interested in the EX-01-EX04-CompEX training, how difficult is this 5 day course to complete & how many people actually pass on a weekly basis, say out of a class of (10) people, I've looked in to the basics of course contents & I'm competent in cable glanding, armoured, & sy flex, & think I would do ok on the practical side, I'm just not so sure about units EX03-EX04 intrinsic safety,as this seem to be what everyone fails on, I've looked on the websites but cant seem to find much learning material on the compex it self, would you please be able to recommend anything or point me the wright direction, as I don't want to book & fail the course, as its not the cheapest, any information on this would be much appreciated thanks in advance.

Hi, the five day Compex course is intense, we cover all aspects of protection methods, installation and inspection. I cannot provide an overall universal pass percentage, but at our centre the pass rate is between 85 and 90%. The intrinsic safety is presented in detail and the majority of candidates do not have a problem with this protection concept once they have completed the training. Pre study is recommended, you can find very useful information by searching the internet, manufactures such as Hawke and Pepperl and Fuchs provide useful information. Once you book the course we provide the course handbook and course handout if you wish to collect them prior to the course date. HETA Scunthorpe are offering a 25% reduction in course fees at this time. Regards, CJ