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Course PTEK250

Explosion Hazards in the Process Industries

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Current programmes of study

Number of credits 10
Course offered (semester) Haust
Subject overlap Ingen
Schedule Schedule
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Learning Outcomes

After the course PTEK250 the student will be able to:

  • explain and define the chemical and physical processes that occur during igntion and propagation of gas, spray/mist and dust explosions, and during ignition and explosion/detonation of pyrotechnics, propellants and explosives
  • explain methods for suppression and control of these types of explosions in industry in land and sea
  • explain classification of hazardous areas and design of electrical apparatuses for hazardous areas
  • perform fundamental laboratory experiments of gas and dust explosions

Recommended previous knowledge

PTEK202, PTEK203

Compulsory Requirements

Laboratory exercises with report. The exercises is valid for 3 semester.

Assessment methods

Oral exam. If the number of students is high the exam can be written (4 hours).

Grading Scale

The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.