Automation Mechatronics (AMI) have the in-house knowledge to assist with the following key hazardous area requirements:

Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) for explosive gas and dust atmospheres which involves the following:

• Ventilation assessment to determine degree of dilution, the ventilation availability, and the overall effect on zone extents
• Assessment of material properties of hazardous material
• Equipment gas group and temperature classification
• Hazardous area zone extent assessment
• Recommendations
• Hazardous area drawings

Auditing of Existing Equipment

Review of all existing electrical equipment against requirements set out in the HAC

Providing Solutions to Non-Compliance:

• Completion of remedy works as required
• Identification of non-rated equipment
• Remedial solutions for the concern i.e. new motor on pump

Design and selection of hazardous area:

• Calculations as required
• Equipment specifications against HAC requirements

Development of Verification Dossier:

• Compiling dossier documentation with all necessary information
• Assessment of suitability of equipment/ electrical items based on their certificate and requirements from the Hazardous Area Classification Report

Verification Dossier Sign Off:

• Review of Hazardous Area Classification Report and Verification Dossier including all relevant information such as IECEx certificates by a suitably qualified person
• Inspection of electrical installation to ensure compliance to HAC report, Verification Dossier and required electrical standards
• Arranging and managing H-Class Electrical Inspection sign off
• Supplying Certificate of Electrical Safety
• Providing final approval to allow start up and use of hazardous equipment