http://mtlinst.wordpress.com/2007/06/28/a-non-progress-report/ Thoughts and Comments on what is happening in the Ex field Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:09:33 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://mtlinst.wordpress.com/2007/06/28/a-non-progress-report/#comment-896 Estellito Rangel Jr. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:34:56 +0000 http://mtlinst.wordpress.com/2007/06/28/a-non-progress-report/#comment-896 Very interesting. In fact, maybe all social groups tend to defend their particular interests and is not difficult to find large egos. But regarding IEC TC-31, the task is particularly not easy, because members need to know explosion protection topics and electrical circuits theory also. Not all members have expertise in both. Some representatives came from their National Safety Organizations, with their day-to-day routine related with legal demands and not technical themes. In these cases, it is difficult for them to take a position during MT meetings - and these moments are very important during the standard's development process. Of course, some new blood with new ideas is necessary - and desirable - but they need to find a "fertile soil" to grow. The participation takes time and attending meetings is expensive, but some big companies are entering in this field. So, I think that one way is to encourage active professionals in this field to participate. The standards need experienced people to develop them, and we need to seek them. Very interesting. In fact, maybe all social groups tend to defend their particular interests and is not difficult to find large egos. But regarding IEC TC-31, the task is particularly not easy, because members need to know explosion protection topics and electrical circuits theory also. Not all members have expertise in both. Some representatives came from their National Safety Organizations, with their day-to-day routine related with legal demands and not technical themes. In these cases, it is difficult for them to take a position during MT meetings – and these moments are very important during the standard’s development process. Of course, some new blood with new ideas is necessary – and desirable – but they need to find a “fertile soil” to grow. The participation takes time and attending meetings is expensive, but some big companies are entering in this field. So, I think that one way is to encourage active professionals in this field to participate. The standards need experienced people to develop them, and we need to seek them.

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