FRBH, FRBHX AND FRBHS USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569178 20-08
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1.6.4.2
Marking
An example of ATEX equipment marking is shown
below. The actual classification of the pump will be
engraved on the nameplate.
II 2 GD Ex h IIC T4 Gb
Equipment Group
I = Mining
II = Non
-
mining
Category
2 or M2 = High level protection
3 = normal level of protection
Gas and/or Dust
G = Gas; D= Dust
h = Ignition Protection Method
Gas Group (
Equipment Category 2 only
)
IIA – Propane (typical)
IIB – Ethylene (typical)
IIC – Hydrogen (typical)
Maximum surface temperature
(Temperature Class)(See section 1.6.4.3.)
EPL
Marking in accordance with the Equipment
Protection Level defined in EN ISO 80079
-
36 & 37
1.6.4.3
Avoiding excessive surface temperatures
ENSURE THE EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURE
CLASS IS SUITABLE FOR THE HAZARD ZONE
Pumps have a temperature class as stated in the ATEX
Ex rating on the nameplate. These are based on a
maximum ambient of 40 °C (104 °F); refer to Flowserve
for higher ambient temperatures.
The surface temperature on the pump is influenced by
the temperature of the liquid handled. The maximum
permissible liquid temperature depends on the
temperature class and must not exceed the values in
the table that follows.
Maximum permitted liquid temperature for pumps
Temperature class
to EN ISO
80079-36
Maximum surface
temperature
permitted
Temperature limit of
liquid handled
T6
T5
T4
T3
T2
85
°C (185 °F)
100
°C (212 °F)
135
°C (275 °F)
200
°C (392 °F)
300
°C (572 °F)
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115
°C (239 °F) *
180
°C (356 °F) *
275
°C (527 °F) *
T1
450
°C (842 °F)
400
°C (752 °F) *
The temperature rise at the seals and bearings and due
to the minimum permitted flow rate is taken into
account in the temperatures stated.
The operator is responsible to ensure that the
specified maximum liquid temperature is not
exceeded.
Temperature classification “T4…T1” is used when the
liquid temperature varies and when the pump is required
to be used in differently classified potentially explosive
atmospheres. In this case the user is responsible for
ensuring that the pump surface temperature does not
exceed that permitted in its actual installed location.
If an explosive atmosphere exists during the
installation, do not attempt to check the direction of
rotation by starting the pump unfilled. Even a short run
time may give a high temperature resulting from
contact between rotating and stationary components.
Avoid mechanical, hydraulic or electrical overload by
using motor overload trips, temperature monitor or a
power monitor and make routine vibration monitoring
checks.
In dirty or dusty environments, regular checks must be
made and dirt removed from areas around close
clearances, bearing housings and motors.
Where there is any risk of the pump being run against a
closed valve generating high liquid and casing external
surface temperatures fit an external surface temperature
protection device.
1.6.4.4
Preventing the build up of explosive
mixtures
ENSURE THE PUMP IS PROPERLY FILLED
AND VENTED AND DOES NOT RUN DRY
Ensure the pump and relevant suction and discharge
pipeline system is totally filled with liquid at all times
during the pump operation, so that an explosive
atmosphere is prevented.
In addition it is essential to
make sure that seal chambers, auxiliary shaft seal
systems and any heating and cooling systems are
properly filled.
If the operation of the system cannot avoid this
condition the fitting of an appropriate dry run protection
device is recommended (eg liquid detection or a power
monitor).
