Information Package

Program of Occupational Health and Safety

SHMY146

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES AND PROTECTION AGAINST EXPLOSIONS

Course Code
SHMY146
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Has knowledge about explosive materials.
  2. Patlayıcı ortamları sınıflandırabilir.
  3. Knows how to protect against explosions.
  4. Is knowledgeable about the relevant legislation.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionTo provide information on explosive materials and ways to protect against explosions caused by these materials.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Explosive Materials: Types, Properties, Distribution, and Manufacturers
2nd Week Assessment of Explosion Risk
3rd Week Technical Measures to Prevent Explosions
4th Week Classification of Hazardous Areas
5th Week Measurements of Explosive Atmospheres
6th Week Organizational Measures to Prevent Explosions
7th Week Rules to Be Followed for Electrical Equipment
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Areas where explosive atmospheres may form
10th Week The content and importance of documentation for explosion protection
11th Week Coordination tasks
12th Week Minimum safety distances
13th Week Regulations in Turkey
14th Week Regulations in Turkey
Recommended or Required ReadingEuropean Commission Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Unit D.4, ?Non-binding guide to good practice for implementing Directive 1999/92/EC ?ATEX? (explosive atmospheres), (April 2003).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load93
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.1
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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