Flowserve Mark 3 Sealed Metallic Durco - Manual (Page 6)

MARK 3 USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569102 01-13
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shall select the coupling, driver and any additional
equipment, with the necessary CE Certificate/
Declaration of Conformity establishing it is suitable for
the area in which it is to be installed.
The output from a variable frequency drive (VFD) can
cause additional heating affects in the motor. On
pump installations controlled by a VFD, the ATEX
Certification for the motor must state that it covers the
situation where electrical supply is from the VFD.
This particular requirement still applies even if the
VFD is in a safe area.
Marking 1.6.4.2
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 135ºC (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
IIA – Propane (typical)
IIB – Ethylene (typical)
IIC – Hydrogen (typical)
Maximum surface temperature (Temperature Class)
(see section 1.6.4.3)
Avoiding excessive surface temperatures 1.6.4.3
ENSURE THE EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURE
CLASS IS SUITABLE FOR THE HAZARD ZONE
Pump liquid temperature
Pumps have a temperature class as stated in the ATEX
Ex rating on the nameplate. These are based on a
maximum ambient temperature 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 applicable below.
Maximum permitted liquid temperature for pumps
Temperature
class to EN
13463-1
Maximum surface
temperature
permitted
Temperature limit of
liquid handled
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) *
Maximum permitted liquid temperature for pumps
with self priming casing
Temperature
class to EN
13463-1
Maximum surface
temperature
permitted
Temperature limit of
liquid handled
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
110 °C (230 °F) *
175 °C (347 °F) *
270 °C (518 °F) *
350 °C (662 °F) *
*The tables only takes the ATEX temperature class into consideration. Pump
design or material, as well as component design or material, may further limit
the maximum working temperature of the liquid.
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 the specified
maximum liquid temperature is not exceeded.
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.
Avoid mechanical, hydraulic or electrical overload by
using motor overload trips, temperature monitor or a
power monitor and perform routine vibration monitoring.
In dirty or dusty environments, make regular checks
and remove dirt 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 temperature, fit an external surface temperature
protection device.