For facilities with risks associated with flammable, combustible, and explosive atmospheres, we go beyond legal requirements to prepare Explosion Protection Documents tailored to specific processes, equipment, and site conditions.

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Law No. 6331 on Occupational Health and Safety
Regulation on the Protection of Workers from the Hazards of Explosive Atmospheres
ATEX 153 (99/92/EC)
WHAT IS PKD?

The Explosion Protection Document (EPD) is a critical engineering document in which the probability of explosive atmosphere formation in a facility, its persistence, and the potential effects of an explosion are evaluated; and the necessary technical and organizational measures are defined.

This document is not only a legal requirement but also:

  • Ensuring worker safety,
  • Maintaining facility continuity,
  • Preventing major accidents is a fundamental requirement.
WHY SHOULD A PKD BE PREPARED?

  • It is a legal requirement
  • Systematically identifies explosion risks
  • Provides a technical basis for Exproof equipment selection
  • Secures the facility during audits and inspections
  • Ensures the prevention of major accidents      

ELSE GROUP APPROACH

On-the-ground realities

Process details

Chemical properties

Equipment configuration

Ventilation conditions

Our Scope of Services

Technical analysis of the chemicals used

Hazardous area classification (Zone 0, 1, 2 / 20, 21, 22)

Identification of emission sources

Evaluation of the ventilation effect

Ignition source analysis (EN 1127-1)

Conformity assessment of explosion-proof equipment

Assessment of the risk of explosion

Analysis of blast effects and propagation scenarios

Identification of technical and organizational measures

Preparation of a company-specific PKD document

CONTENTS OF THE TECHNICAL STUDY

  • EN 60079-10-1 / 10-2 kapsamında zone hesaplamaları
  • Zone haritalarının oluşturulması
  • Kimyasal özellik tablolarının hazırlanması
  • Tutuşturma analizi (EN 1127-1)
  • FMEA tabanlı risk değerlendirme yaklaşımı
  • Gerekli durumlarda yangın/patlama modelleme çalışmaları      

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PKD?

  • Explosive atmosphere risk assessment
  • Hazardous area classification
  • Chemical data and analysis
  • Ex equipment compliance assessment
  • Required technical measures
  • Organizational and administrative measures
  • Work permit procedures
  • Training and inspection requirements 

WHY ELSE GROUP?

  • Provides field-applicable solutions
  • Not only reports, but also provides technical guidance
  • Establishes structures compliant with inspection processes
  • Operates with a process safety perspective
  • Combines engineering and field experience

Contact us to accurately assess your explosive atmosphere risks and ensure the safety of your facility.

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