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Technical knowledge

Modern technology increases the productivity and efficiency of human activity as it allows us to complete tasks in less time. Meanwhile, thanks to the vast amount of information available, better decisions can be made and human errors can be reduced.

Technology readiness level

The concept of readiness levels is used to assess the current state of newly developed or acquired technologies and components of complex technical systems. Technology readiness levels allow us to assess how far development has progressed, starting from the idea of its creation. A systematic assessment of the achieved maturity levels makes it possible to identify and reduce at an early stage the risks associated with the untimely implementation of relevant projects and programs and exceeding the budget allocated for their implementation.

New technologies of Industry 5.0

New technologies of Industry 5.0 are the most innovative and disruptive technological innovations based on technologies that promote more productive, yet environmentally friendly and human-centric methods of value creation. Industry 5.0 leverages these technologies to offer a green and people-centric approach to digitalization and promote social and environmental values.

Explosion protection

"Explosion protection" covers a range of measures and methods aimed at preventing explosions in environments where flammable gases, vapors, dust or fibers may be present, and at mitigating the consequences in the event of an explosion. This term does not necessarily mean that the equipment can withstand an external explosion, but rather that it can contain any internal explosion and prevent it from spreading to the surrounding explosive atmosphere. The main objective of explosion protection is to prevent explosions and minimize their consequences for people, property and the environment. It is important to note that while international explosion protection standards and best practices are globally relevant, specific local regulations may also apply depending on the industry and context.

Today, the IEC Ex certificate is recognized for the sale of explosion-proof equipment in many countries of the world, moreover, IECEx is approved by UNECE as a certification system for conformity assessment in hazardous areas.

History of explosion-proof

The development of mining operations was complicated by the problems of ensuring safety from the explosion of methane and coal dust. The creation of safe mining lamps has contributed to a significant increase in coal mining, an important raw material and energy source in industry, transport and everyday life. The development of explosion protection technologies is inextricably linked with the development of legislation in this area.

Markings for IECEx equipment

The Ex marking of explosion-protected equipment according to the requirements of IEC Ex standards includes the marking of electrical and the marking of non-electrical equipment intended for explosive gas and dust atmospheres. 

The Ex marking contains a certain sequence of special symbols, each of which carries information such as: Type of protection, Equipment Protection Level and zone.

The Ex marking may also contain additional special symbols that indicate an Ex component, associated apparatus or associated Ex equipment, as well as indicate special conditions of use.

Equipment which includes both an electrical part and a non-electrical part or different types (or levels) of protection may have combined marking, but the Ex marking for explosive gas atmospheres and explosive dust atmospheres shall be separate and not combined.

More about H2 hydrogen

ISO 14687:2019 «Hydrogen fuel quality — Product specification». This document specifies the minimum quality characteristics of hydrogen fuel as distributed for utilization in vehicular and stationary applications.

ISO/TS 19870:2023 Hydrogen technologies — Methodology for determining the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production, conditioning and transport of hydrogen to consumption gate.

The color label assigned to it relates to how the hydrogen is sourced or created and if the production process itself results in lesser carbon emissions than conventional methods of generating the gas.

ISO/TS 19870:2023 is NOT defining what is acceptable in a given jurisdiction for the purpose of a specific public policy !

Thresholds, Labels (Colors)are defined by public policies or by the market.