Course Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Introduction to Analyzer Shelter Safety Systems

• Understand the purpose and importance of analyzer shelters in industrial applications.
• Identify key hazards associated with analyzer shelters, including toxic and flammable gases, fire, and explosion risks.

2. Hazardous Area Classification & Regulatory Compliance

• Classify hazardous areas (Zone 1, Zone 2, Class I Div 1, Class I Div 2).
• Understand regulatory standards and guidelines (IEC 60079, NFPA 496, API RP 500/505, OSHA, ATEX, IECEx).

3. Gas Detection & Ventilation Systems

• Design gas detection systems for detecting flammable and toxic gases.
• Implement ventilation strategies to prevent gas accumulation.
• Understand alarm systems and automatic shutdown integration.

4. Fire & Explosion Protection

• Learn fire detection and suppression methods (FM-200, CO₂, water mist).
• Design explosion-proof shelters using pressurization and purging systems.
• Select appropriate fire-resistant materials and equipment.

5. Electrical & Grounding Safety

• Design intrinsically safe (IS) and explosion-proof (Ex) electrical systems.
• Implement proper grounding and bonding to prevent static discharge.
• Ensure backup power and emergency shutdown capabilities.

6. Personnel Safety & Emergency Response

• Develop emergency response plans and evacuation procedures.
• Understand PPE requirements for working in hazardous environments.
• Implement emergency shutdown systems and manual intervention options.

7. Environmental Protection & Compliance

• Understand emission control and waste management in analyzer shelters.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Implement best practices for minimizing environmental impact.

8. Maintenance, Testing & Troubleshooting

• Develop preventive maintenance strategies for safety systems.
• Identify common faults in gas detection, ventilation, and fire suppression systems.
• Perform system testing and verification to ensure operational reliability.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of analyzer shelters and their safety systems. The target audience includes:

• Instrumentation & Control Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Process Engineers

• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officers
• Fire & Explosion Safety Specialists
• Regulatory Compliance Officers

• Analyzer Technicians
• Maintenance Engineers & Supervisors
• Plant Operators & Utility Technicians