INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

Chris AGIUS

IECEx Executive Secretary

26 October 2011, Melbourne

IEC Industrialising Countries Workshop – IECEx On-Line Certificates

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Overview of IECEx

Tour of the IECEx Internet Website

Demonstration of IECEx “On-Line” Certificate System

COUNCIL (C) (Full Member National Committees)

COUNCIL BOARD (CB)

3 IEC Structure

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EXCO)

(IEC Officers)

Management Advisory

Committees

Central Office

(The Executive)

MARKET STRATEGY

BOARD (MSB) Technology Watch

Strategic Groups

Tech. Advisory Cttees

Technical Committees

STANDARDIZATION MGMT BOARD (SMB)

Management of International Standards Work

Special Working Groups IECEE

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BOARD (CAB)

Management of CA policies, activities and Systems

IECEx

IECQ

Current Systems CAB Working Groups

CB-FCS

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Conformity Assessment Systems

IECEE System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrotechnical Equipment and Components

IECEx System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for use in Explosive Atmospheres

IECQ Quality Assessment System for Electronic Components

CB Scheme

CAB - Conformity Assessment Board

http://www.iecee.org http://www.iecex.com http://www.iecq.org

Ex Equipment

Ex Services

Ex Personnel

Components

Processes

IECQ HSPM

IECQ Avionics

Who is the IEC ?

The International Electrotechnical Commission Founded in 1906 to promote international co-operation on all questions of standardization and related matters in the field of electrotechnology,

including Conformity Assessment.

Why Prepare Standards thru IEC ??

IEC Brand Global recognition WTO + UN recognised + + + More and more IEC Standards adopted

Nationally

Open and Transparent Process Clearly defined rules (ISO/IEC Directives,

IEC Statutes)

Transparency in process and results

Industry have a say and provide direct input Direct industry involvement at all levels, eg

Management,Committee, MTs and expert WGs

Why Conduct Conformity Assessment thru IEC??

IEC Brand Global recognition - industry International recognition eg WTO + UN

recognised IEC Reports and Certificates used

Nationally

Open and Transparent Process Clear Rules Transparency in process and results

Industry have a say and provide direct input.

IECEx captures the knowledge of world wide experts – Represents world best practise

Same “DNA” that Develops IEC Standards is used when operating International IECEx

Conformity Assessment activities Industry

Determines Need

Industry Determines

Requirements

Under Constant

Revision and updating – input from industry

Industry Determines Ongoing Need

Example of worldwide experts + structured forum

Industry

Determines Solution

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What is IECEx?

The single International IEC System with Schemes covering Certification to Standards that relate to Equipment and Services in areas relating to Explosive Atmospheres, to provide an Internationally accepted means of demonstrating claimed compliance with International Standards

IECEx is a “Conformity Assessment Tool” providing confidence that Products, Services and Personnel covered by an IECEx Certificate meet specified requirements, (International Standards)

“IECEx is the International Standard way of doing Ex Certification”

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IECEx Logo

IECEx Conformity Mark

IECEx Identifiers

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IECEx Foundation

Compliance with IEC Statutes + Rules

One single set of Rules and Operational Procedures for TLs + CBs

ALL TLs and CBs undergo the same qualification process to join IECEx – Peer Assessment

Common Test Report and Certificate Format used by ALL TLs and CBs but always maintaining CB Brand

Use of Internet “On-Line” Systems for Certificates. Equipment, Services, Personnel

IECEx DNA

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Key Demand Drivers for IECEx – The “Why”

Removal of costly duplication of testing/Cert at local level + delays to accessing new products Confidence among Industry, Regulators +

Stakeholders – Ex equipment + Systems, high capital cost Confidence among Bodies (Labs + Certifiers), a

“Standard way of doing Ex testing + Certification” Portability of assessment results + certificates Ex Services + Personnel Cert need coverage Instant access to information, including “On-

Line” Certificates – instant checking.

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IECEx – In Summary

Dedicated Website www.iecex.com

“On-Line” Certificates

Standard Procedures + Rules

Standard Reporting formats Logo + Mark

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Fundamental Disciplines of Ex

Area Classification

Equipment Conformance

*Installation Conformance, including Inspection

Maintenance, Repair + Overhaul

ALL Covered by IECEx

* Work underway to extend IECEx Services Scheme

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Schemes within the IECEx System

IECEx System www.iecex.com

IECEx Conformity Mark License Scheme

IECEx Services Scheme Certification of Ex Service Providers, eg Repair and overhaul workshops

IECEx Certified Persons Scheme (CoPC) Competency to work in Ex field (New)

IECEx Equipment Scheme Certification of Ex Equipment IECEx Equipment Scheme Certification of Ex Equipment + Systems

IECEx “Certificate of Conformity”

IECEx “Unit Verification” Cert.

Choice between:

IECEx “Component Certificate”

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International Association of Oil and Gas Producers

Report on Incidences within Oil and Gas Industry, leading to development of IECEx Personnel Scheme

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Extract from Mr Meyer Presentation at IECEx Symposium OGP 2007 Report

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IECEx Certified Persons Scheme - Key Features

Same IEC TC 31 Standards already used by IECEx apply, 60079-10, -19, -14, -17

Certifies a Person’s Competence to be able to apply the Standards

Manufacturers now interested

Unit Ex 001 – Basic principles of protection in explosive atmospheres

Unit Ex 002 – Perform classification of hazardous areas

Unit Ex 003 – Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems

Unit Ex 004 – Maintain equipment in explosive atmospheres

Unit Ex 005 – Overhaul and repair of explosion- protected equipment

Unit Ex 006 – Test electrical installations

Unit Ex 007 – Perform visual & close inspection

Unit Ex 008 – Perform detailed inspection

Unit Ex 009 – Design electrical installations

Unit Ex 010 – Perform audit inspection of installations Scheme Rules Operational Documents

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Examples of errors due to lack of competence

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Examples of Industry Support for a Global Scheme to assess Ex Competence, experts from

TOTAL

Shell, noting Shell Brunei / IECEx 2008 Symposium

Petrobras

Petronas

Statoil-Hydro

Off-Shore Installations

Coal Mining

UNECE WP6 Task Group for Explosive Environments

National systems already in place in some countries BUT lacks portability

Many Others

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IECEx Cert Persons Scheme - Overview

Testing of knowledge

Assessment of experience

Surveillance Re-assessment

Person prepares application

IECEx Certification Body (ExCB)

Certified Person

By ExCB

According to ISO/IEC 17024 + IECEx Rules + Operational Docs

New IECEx Scheme for Personnel

Ex Officio Members

IEC General Secretary IEC TC 31 Chairman

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IECEx Structure

IEC CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BOARD, CAB

Oversees IEC Conformity Assessment policy and Systems, eg IECEx

IECEx Management Committee, ExMC National Members (Countries) Overall management of the IECEx System

IECEx Expert Assessors

Officers + Executive, TC 31 Chair, IEC Gen. Sec

ExMC Expert Working Groups (WGs)

IECEx Technical Assessment Group Members: ExCBs + ExTLs

ExTAG Expert WGs TC 31 + SC Liaison

IECEx Marks Committee Operation of IECEx Mark

Appointed Members IECEx Executive

IECEx Secretariat

Technical Support Administration

IECEx CoPC Committee Operation of Personnel Cert

Appointed Members

IECEx Executive

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IECEx Certificates + Licenses Issued

Ex Equipment, Components +

Systems

Ex Equipment Unit

Verification

Ex Equipment Mark License

Ex Competent Person

Ex Services, eg Repair to

IEC 60079-19

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United Nations Endorsement

New United Nations Publication, March 2011 endorsing IEC TC 31 Standards + IECEx as “world’s best practice”.

Full Text http://www.unece.org/press/pr2011/11trade_p03e.htm

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Examples of Industries Covered

Automotive refuelling stations or petrol stations

Oil + gas extraction

Oil refineries, rigs and processing plants

Gas pipelines and distribution centres

Chemical processing plants

Printing industries, paper and textiles

Hospital eg operating theatres

Aircraft refuelling and hangars

Surface coating industries

Coal mining

Sewerage treatment plants

Grain handling and storage

Woodworking areas

Sugar refineries, storage , packaging + distribution

Metal surface grinding, especially aluminium dusts and particles.

Transportation

Pharmaceuticals

Food processing

Furniture manufacturer

Textiles - + Many others

The Facts

Demand for Oil and Gas (excluding biofuels) continues to grow steadily expected to reach 99 million barrels per day by 2035 – 15 mb/d up on 2009. (IEA Report 2011)

Despite the concerns of the late 1970s/80s Fossil Fuel is in super abundant supply

Developing economies are expected to account for largest growth in energy demand hence demand for Ex Equipment, Services and Competent Persons continue to grow

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Examples of Equipment + Systems Covered by IECEx

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•Transducers, Sensors etc •Switchgear •Control Stations •Motors •Luminaries and Lighting •Underground vehicles •Radios + Communication •Junction boxes •Control Modules •Control Systems •Instrumentation •Analyser houses •Ventilation Rooms •Components

•Terminals •Adaptors / Reducers •Cable terminations • Glands

•Many others

Flowserve Ex System Ex Transducer IECEx CoC Ex Digital Positioner

IECEx CoC

Interconnected Cable

Optional Accessories include: IECEx Certified Junction Box IECEx Certified Limit Switches IECEx Certified Solenoids

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IECEx On-Line CoC System key Features

Web site version is the MASTER Certificates issued by ALL ExCBs in the one

place – if not on IECEx website – then not issued ! Data Backed up by IEC Central Office, Geneva Certificate / Report Number automatically

generated by system, all Cert. Nos begin with “IECEx….” Certificates + reports deleted only by Secretariat Editing only allowed during first 14 days after

issue of the Certificate ExCBs only issue CoCs within their scope Supported by technical Secretariat

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IECEx – Further information The IECEx website www.iecex.com IECEx Brochure, + Guides http://www.iecex.com/guides.htm

The IECEx Officers (Executive) http://www.iecex.com/officers.htm IECEx 2011 Annual Meetings http://www.iecex.com/split/

Contact any of the listed IECEx Approved Certifiers

Equipment Scheme http://www.iecex.com/directory/bodies/bodies1.asp?id=5 Services Scheme http://www.iecex.com/directory/bodies/bodies2.asp?id=5 Personnel Scheme http://www.iecex.com/directory/bodies/bodies4.asp?id=5

The IECEx Secretariat (responsible for day to day operational management

of the IECEx) Mr Chris AGIUS IECEx Executive Secretary E-mail: chris.agius@iecex.com or info@iecex.com

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

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