AUTOR: Naftagas-THS

Overhaul of Ex Equipment at “Tehnički Servisi” Compliant with International Standards

Our colleagues at Naftagas – Tehnički Servisi have once again demonstrated their expertise, dedication, and continuous commitment to improving service quality.

In the Ex workshop of Naftagas – Tehnički Servisi, the Institute for Prevention, Occupational Safety, Fire Protection and Development Ltd., Novi Sad recently issued a Certificate of Compliance for the repair and overhaul of Ex equipment, in accordance with SRPS EN IEC 60079-19 – Explosive Atmospheres, Part 19: Repair, Overhaul and Maintenance of Equipment.

This internationally recognized standard (IEC 60079-19:2019) provides technical guidelines for the repair, reconstruction, overhaul, and modification of equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres. The certificate confirms that Naftagas – Tehnički Servisi meets all requirements for the repair and overhaul of Ex equipment for the following types of protection:

  • Flameproof Enclosure (Exd): Electric motors up to 160 kW, voltage up to 0.4 kV, and other equipment
  • Increased Safety (Exe): Electric motors up to 160 kW, voltage up to 0.4 kV, and other devices
  • Non-Sparking Equipment (Exec): Electric motors up to 160 kW, voltage up to 0.4 kV, and other Ex equipment

Until the certificate expires, Naftagas – Tehnički Servisi will conduct annual inspections in accordance with prescribed requirements.

In the verification process, in addition to experts from Naftagas – Tehnički Servisi, representatives from the Department for Organizational Effectiveness, Standardization and Quality – Business Process Standardization Sector participated, providing support in organizing and conducting the external audit.

Maja Rajković

“Obtaining this certificate once again confirms that we continuously improve the quality of our work through process optimization, implementation of new standards, acquisition of additional competencies, and modernization of equipment and workshops. Such investments expand our service portfolio and increase the scope of services offered by Naftagas – Tehnički Servisi, making us an even more reliable and stable business partner that responds to the needs of our clients,” said Maja Rajković, Expert Coordinator for Administrative and Documentation Support of THS business processes, who led this project.

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