ExKnowledge: Explosion Protection Podcast
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Practical explosion protection for engineers. ATEX, IECEx, zone classification, protection methods, gas groups, temperature classes, Ex markings, and certification. Based on IEC 60079, ATEX 2014/34/EU, and IECEx standards. Short episodes covering one topic each. For engineers, technical sales, HSE professionals, and CompEx trainees working with hazardous areas. Free reference at exknowledge.com
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S1E14 DSEAR Regulations UK
The UK's Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002. Explains how DSEAR implements the EU Workplace Directive(99/92/EC) in the UK, its scope (broader than most people think —…
S1E13 NEC 500/505 vs ATEX/IECEx
Comparing North American and international hazardous area classification systems. The NEC uses two parallel systems: Article 500(Division system with Class I/II/III) and Article 505 (Zone system).…
S1E12 The ATEX Directive
A deep look at the ATEX Directive itself. Explains that ATEX is actually two separate directives: 2014/34/EU (the product/equipment directive for manufacturers) and 1999/92/EC (the workplace…
S1E11 Installation and Inspection
What happens after certified equipment reaches the site. Covers IEC60079-14 (installation) and IEC 60079-17 (inspection and maintenance).Topics include competency requirements (CompEx, IECEx CoPC),…
S1E10 The Ex Certification Process
How Ex equipment goes from prototype to certified product. Covers thefull certification journey: preparing technical documentation, selecting a notified body or ExCB, type examination and testing,…
S1E9 Fundamentals of Explosion Protection
Steps back to look at the full picture after eight detailed episodes.How explosion protection works as a system: the fire triangle (fuel,oxygen, ignition source), the 13 recognized ignition sources…
S1E8 EX Standards Overview
A guide to the IEC 60079 series and related standards that form the technical backbone of explosion protection. Covers the key standards:60079-0 (general requirements), 60079-1 (flameproof), 60079-2…
S1E7 Reading Ex Markings
How to decode the string of letters and numbers on an Ex-certified product. Walks through the full marking structure: the Ex symbol, protection method codes (d, e, i, p, etc.), gas group…
S1E6 Equipment Protection Levels (EPL)
Equipment Protection Levels (EPL) tell you how reliable a piece of equipment is at preventing ignition. This episode explains theGa/Gb/Gc system for gas, Da/Db/Dc for dust, and Ma/Mb for mining.…
S1E5 ATEX vs IECEx
A head-to-head comparison of the two major certification frameworks for explosive atmospheres. ATEX is the EU directive (mandatory in 30+countries), while IECEx is the international voluntary scheme…
S1E4 Temperature Classes T1–T6
Every piece of Ex-certified equipment has a maximum surface temperature rating. This episode explains the T1 through T6classification for gases, how dust temperature limits are calculated differently…
S1E3 Gas Groups IIA, IIB, IIC and Dust Groups Explained
Description: How flammable gases and dusts are classified into groups based on ignition properties. Covers MESG and MIC ratio, theIIA/IIB/IIC hierarchy, the IIB+H2 certification shortcut, why…
S1E2 Protection Methods: Ex d, Ex e, Ex i, Ex p Explained
How explosion protection methods work. Covers flameproof enclosures (Ex d), increased safety (Ex e), intrinsic safety (Ex i), pressurization (Ex p), plus Ex n, Ex m, Ex o, Ex q, andEx op. Engineering…
S1 Introduction: What is ExKnowledge?
What ExKnowledge is, why it exists, and what the podcast covers. Sources include IEC 60079, ATEX 2014/34/EU, and IECEx. Episodes cover zone classification, protection methods, gas groups, temperature…
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ExKnowledge: Explosion Protection Podcast has published 14 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in Education, Technology.
ExKnowledge: Explosion Protection Podcast is currently dormant with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 9m.
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