{"id":2396,"date":"2026-01-30T10:24:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T09:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prodengroup.com\/proyectos\/atex-engineering-project-explosion-protection-document-dopex\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T09:10:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T07:10:41","slug":"atex-engineering-project-explosion-protection-document-dopex","status":"publish","type":"proyectos","link":"https:\/\/prodengroup.com\/en\/proyectos\/atex-engineering-project-explosion-protection-document-dopex\/","title":{"rendered":"ATEX Engineering Project: Explosion Protection Document (DOPEX)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <strong>ATEX engineering<\/strong> project was developed <strong>for the drafting of the Explosion Protection Document (DOPEX)<\/strong> in an industrial plant of the car body sector.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The action was carried out by the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prodengroup.com\/en\/soluciones\/engineering\/\">ENGINEERING<\/a><\/strong> area <strong>of PRODEN GROUP<\/strong>, with the aim of evaluating, classifying and documenting the risks of explosive atmospheres existing in the facility.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project was carried out in a work center located in the province of <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scope of the ATEX engineering project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Installation and analyzed environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scope of the project included the entire industrial facility, considering processes, equipment and areas with possible presence of explosive atmospheres.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The analysis was carried out taking into account the actual conditions of operation, use and maintenance of the facilities.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach made it possible to work on a scenario representative of the plant&#8217;s normal operation.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Regulatory framework of reference<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Applicable ATEX regulations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project was developed in accordance with the requirements established in the ATEX regulations applicable to industrial installations.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In particular, the following were considered:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boe.es\/buscar\/act.php?id=BOE-A-2003-12099\">RD 681\/2003<\/a>, related to the protection of the health and safety of workers against explosive atmospheres.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boe.es\/buscar\/doc.php?id=DOUE-L-2000-80109\">Directive 1999\/92\/EC<\/a>, concerning minimum safety requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical criteria associated with ATEX zone classification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This regulatory framework forms the basis for the preparation of the Explosion Protection Document.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Methodology applied in the drafting of the DOPEX<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Analysis and classification of ATEX zones<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, a technical visit was made to the facility to analyze the processes and areas with potential risk of explosive atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subsequently, a technical analysis was carried out to identify emission sources, ignition sources and ventilation conditions.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on this information, ATEX zones were classified according to the probability and duration of the presence of explosive atmospheres.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explosion risk assessment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Systematic risk analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A specific risk assessment was performed for explosive atmospheres, considering both the probability of formation of the atmosphere and the possible consequences.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This analysis provided a structured view of the risk in each of the identified zones.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Definition of preventive and protective measures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technical and organizational measures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project included the definition of preventive and protective measures aimed at reducing the risk of explosion.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These measures were planned in proportion to the level of risk identified, integrating technical, organizational and procedural aspects.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, DOPEX was configured as an operational tool for ATEX risk management at the facility.<\/p>\n\n<h2 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