ExPIC Program

6th ExPIC, Kuala Lumpur 2012

Monday, May 14th, 2012
08.30 Registration

09.00 IECEx Schemes
Introduction to the IECEx International Certification System and the three operational areas:
  • IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme
  • IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme
  • IECEx Certification of Personnel Competence

  • Wal Robson, IECEx Secretariat, Australia

    09.40 Principles of Explosionproofing
    Gerhard Schwarz, Cooper Crouse Hinds GmbH, Germany

    10.20 Coffee Break

    10.50 Basics - Type of protection
    Dr. Michael Wittler, DEKRA EXAM GmbH, Germany

    11.30 Requirements of electrical machines types of protection «e» and «n» What are the differences?
    Dr. Frank Lienesch, PTB, Braunschweig, Germany

    12.10 Lunch

    13.30 State of the Art (ATEX and IECEx)
    Gerhard Schwarz, Cooper Crouse Hinds GmbH, Germany

    14.10 How to identify explosionproof equipment?
    Peter Thurnherr, thuba Ltd., Switzerland

    14.50 Coffee Break

    15.20 Service Facilities
    Dr. Michael Wittler, DEKRA EXAM GmbH, Germany

    16.00 Questions Day 1

    16.30 Closing of the first Day

    Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
    09.00 Electric heating system
    Peter Thurnherr, thuba Ltd., Switzerland

    09.40 Malaysia's direction and participation in the IECEx
    Ir. Mohamad Faudzi b Mohd. Yasir, Petronas, Malaysia

    10.20 Coffee Break

    10.50 Batteries in explosionproof equipment
    Gerhard Schwarz, Cooper Crouse Hinds GmbH, Germany

    11.30 Importance of SIL and Ex Compliance for Industries
    V R Harindran, Petronas, Malaysia

    12.10 Lunch

    13.30 Inspections and maintenance of electrical machines with respect to the newest requirements of the IEC 60079-17
    Dr. Frank Lienesch, PTB, Braunschweig, Germany

    14.10 Practical approach to Ex installations according to the requirements of IEC 60079-14 and the inspection requirements of IEC 60079-17
    Gerhard Schwarz, Cooper Crouse Hinds GmbH, Germany
    Peter Thurnherr, thuba Ltd., Switzerland

    14.50 Coffee Break

    15.20 Open Forum
    To offer all attendees the opportunity to raise questions concerning Ex aspects and standards.

    16.20 Closing Conference