Flowserve BP - Manual (Page 7)

BP USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 85392725 10-09 (E)
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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 c IIC 135 ºC (T4)
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
c = Constructional safety
(in accordance with EN13463-5)
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.)
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 ºC (104 ºF); 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.
The temperature rise at the seals and bearings and
due to the minimum permitted flow rate is taken into
account in the temperatures stated.
Temperature
class to
EN13463-1
Maximum
surface
temperature
permitted
Temperature limit of liquid
handled (* depending on
material and construction
variant - check which is lower)
T6
T5
T4
T3
T2
T1 85 °C (185 °F)
100 °C (212 °F)
135 °C (275 °F)
200 °C (392 °F)
300 °C (572 °F)
450 °C (842 °F)
Consult Flowserve
Consult Flowserve
115 °C (239 °F) *
180 °C (356 °F) *
275 °C (527 °F) *
400 °C (752 °F) *
The responsibility for compliance with the
specified maximum liquid temperature is with the
plant operator.
Temperature classification “Tx” 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.
Do not attempt to check the direction of rotation with the
coupling element/pins fitted due to the risk of severe
contact between rotating and stationary components.
Where there is any risk of the pump being run against a
closed valve generating high liquid and casing external
surface temperatures it is recommended that users fit
an external surface temperature protection device.
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.
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 (for example liquid
detection or a power monitor).