Anastasia Tsampazaglou, Senior E&I Engineer at DNV, will be speaking at Hazardex Live 2026 on common issues with non-electrical ignition hazard assessment.

When considering ignition risk assessment for electrical equipment/apparatus, the application is managed relatively well by the industry.  However, when it comes to non-electrical into risks there is still much confusion on how to identify, manage and document these. With ISO/IEC 80079 -36, -37, -38 and the subsequent harmonisation under ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU), clarity on the requirements has led to many issues being highlighted when assessing equipment. These have not considered new sources of ignition but have made the identification and understanding of the hazards from non-electrical equipment/apparatus more widely visible.

Now that IEC TS60079-46 became mandatory when considering “assemblies” since 1 January 2020 this can expand these issues as this expects certification of non-electrical equipment/apparatus.

We will look briefly into the history and how this has “traditionally” been able to understand potential ignition risks with equipment/systems current in use. We will also investigate the main non-electrical ignition risks and some common applications/considerations we see causing confusion with products going to market.

About the speaker:

Anastasia Tsampazaglou is an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer with a strong background in designing and evaluating electrical power systems within the oil & gas and telecommunications industries. Prior to joining DNV, she contributed to the design and construction of EPC projects at an engineering firm, gaining hands-on experience across multiple project phases. She has conducted electrical HAZOP studies for power systems in onshore petrochemical plants, identifying potential hazards and recommending mitigation measures. At DNV, she is part of the Verification of Materials and Components section within Offshore Infrastructure, where she performs design reviews of electrical and instrumentation equipment for both offshore and onshore applications, including hazardous areas. Anastasia has completed IECEx CoPC EX001 training and possesses solid knowledge of Ex certification schemes (IECEx, ATEX), along with a strong understanding of DNV and international standards and global regulatory frameworks.