Course PTEK250
Explosion Hazards in the Process Industries
Course offered :
- Current semester
- Next semester
Current programmes of study
| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Haust |
| Subject overlap | Ingen |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
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
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.