Flameproof failure and Disasters

BUY CHEAP, PAY HEAVY

APPIN COLLIERY Explosion

GRESFORD Disaster

ACCIDENT Reports by DGFASLI

FATAL EXPLOSIONS IN COAL MINES

ELECTRICAL SAFETY Auditing

Mining Accident prevention

Mines Health and Safety

NOTE (for India)

After delivery to site, the flameproofness of the enclosure cannot be verified (after the electrical circuitry is assembled in the enclosure by the manufacturer)

So some manufacturers will issue a fake TC testifying to 100% hydraulic testing

Many manufacturers do not have the infrastructure for 100% hydraulic testing. Also if tested the enclosure may not withstand the test (low wall thickness and bad design)

Today in India, there is no effective statutory and regulatory authority.

ISI Marking and ISO 9001 certification is not mandatory

The only requirement is successful testing of the prototype (one time)

The manufacturers may then manufacture with lower wall thickness to save on matl costs

With the L1 system of awarding contracts, even the reputed manufacturers are forced to compromise.

So now these defective products are probably installed in coal mines, ordinance depots, BARC, Satellite launching stations, refineries, oil rigs, etc.

Book Description

It is by avoiding accidents that the process industries will improve their public image. Lessons from Disaster focuses upon the apparent inability of organizations to learn, and retain in long-term, the lessons drawn from accidents.Incidents of a similar type continue to occur within companies repeatedly.

Trevor Kletz illustrates this with detailed cases, which form a gold mine of experience and advice for every engineer. He offers, with his customary vision and imagination, his own advice on how to improve the corporate memory.

About the Author

Trevor Kletz, OBE, D.Sc., F.Eng., a process safety consultant, has published more than a hundred papers and nine books on loss prevention and process safety, including most recently Lessons From Disaster: How Organizations Have No Memory and Accidents Recur and Computer Control and Human Error. His experience includes thirty-eight years with Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd., where he served as a production manager and safety adviser in the petrochemical division, and membership in the department of chemical engineering at Loughborough University, Leicestershire, England. He is currently senior visiting research fellow at Loughborough University and an officer of the Order of the British Empire.

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Protection of electrical equipment in hazardous areas

Hazardous areas, in which potentially explosive atmospheres exist, are encountered in a wide variety of industries. Thankfully the science of how to operate safely in such areas is now well understood, though knowing how best to comply with the requirements is something that still causes widespread confusion. Particular care has to be taken with electrical apparatus because of its potential for creating sparks and hotspots that could ignite a gas, vapour, mist or dust-laden atmosphere.

Such environments are encountered in everyday life, with petrol station forecourts being an obvious example, but industry sectors that are prone to hazardous areas are mining, chemical processing, petrochemicals, and oil and gas (Fig. 1). In addition, pharmaceutical production facilities often have areas where solvents are used, and specialty chemical plants often have hazardous areas. Flour mills, bakeries, sugar processors, timber processors, coal handling plant, paper mills and processors of metals such as aluminium and magnesium, for example, can all have areas where dust-laden atmospheres are potentially explosive, so it can be seen that the full spectrum of production and process plants that can contain hazardous areas is extremely broad.

Regulations, gas groups and zones

Here in the European Economic Area (EEA), hazardous gases are classified in EN 50014: 1997 (Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - General requirements), which is a harmonised standard under Directive 94/9/EC (Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres) or, as it is commonly known, the ATEX Directive. This standard is about to be superseded by EN 60079-0:2004, which is based on the IEC standard IEC60079-0:2004 (Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Part 0: General requirements). EN 50014 divides potentially explosive gases into two groups: Group I relates to mines susceptible to fire damp (methane) and Group II relates to other places.

Because of the specialist nature of mining, this present article considers Group II areas only.Group II is further sub-divided into three to reflect the different flammability of gases (and vapours and mists). Group IIA is for the least flammable gases (such as propane), while Group IIB is for medium-flammability gases (such as ethylene) and Group IIC is for the most flammable (such as hydrogen).

However, it should be remembered that, in general, gases on their own are not flammable; they also need oxygen or another oxidant with which they can react in combustion. (The exception is acetylene, which can decompose explosively in the absence of oxygen into carbon and hydrogen.)Furthermore, specifiers of apparatus for hazardous areas need to know the likelihood of the explosive gas-air mixture being present, so three zones of risk are defined within the hazardous area. In Zone 0 the risk is greatest, with the hazard continuously present - usually due to a continuous source of release.

In Zone 1, the risk is lower but the hazard is likely to be present under normal operating conditions – normally due to a primary source of release. In Zone 2, however, the hazard is unlikely to be present and, if so, it will be present only for short periods or due to a fault condition (normally stemming from a secondary source of release). As a general rule, in Zone 0 the hazard will be present for more than 1000 hours per year and in Zone 2 the hazard will be present for less than 10 hours per year – though these figures are not laid down in any standard.

Protection to suit Zones

Having established the nature of the hazard and the level of risk associated with it, a protection method needs to be selected to suit (Fig. 2).For Zone 0 the preferred method is intrinsic safety type ‘ia’ (two-fault tolerant), though special protection can be employed if specifically certified for this use, and it is possible to use encapsulation in some limited circumstances.

Nonetheless, intrinsic safety is almost always the only practical option, especially for sophisticated apparatus such as instrumentation.There is a much wider choice for applications in Zone 1 areas. Intrinsic safety (type ia, which is two fault - or type ib - which is single-fault tolerant) is often the preferred method, though flameproof protection, increased safety and purge/pressurisation protection are also commonly used.

Less frequently encountered are sand/powder filling, oil immersion, encapsulation and special protection.Within a Zone 2 area any of the above methods may be used, or Type-n (non-incendive) protection - in which the apparatus is not capable of causing ignition through the creation of sparks or hot surfaces during normal operation (though fault conditions could potentially cause ignition).

In all cases the requirement is to provide the necessary level of protection at a reasonable cost, though specifiers should be aware that a lower purchase cost will almost always lead to a higher cost-of-ownership. For Zone 0 we have seen that the only practical option is intrinsic safety, and for Zone 2 the considerably lower purchase cost of Type-n protected apparatus will often make replacement more cost-effective than repair, so cost-of-ownership is less of an issue. However, the choice is not so straightforward for Zone 1.

Intrinsic safety

Ex Standards referred by IEC 60079-0

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60034-5 - 1) Rotating electrical machines
Part 5: Degrees of protection provided
by the integral design of rotating
electrical machines (IP code) –
Classification
EN 60034-5 2001 2)

IEC 60079-1 - 1) Electrical apparatus for explosive gas
atmospheres
Part 1: Flameproof enclosures 'd'
EN 60079-1 2004 2)

IEC 60079-2 - 1) Part 2: Pressurized enclosures "p" - -
IEC 60079-4 - 1) Part 4: Method of test for ignition
temperature
- -

IEC 60079-5 - 1) Part 5: Powder filling 'q' - -
IEC 60079-6 - 1) Part 6: Oil-immersion "o" - -
IEC 60079-7 - 1) Part 7: Increased safety "e" EN 60079-7 2003 2)
IEC 60079-10 - 1) Part 10: Classification of hazardous
areas

EN 60079-10 2003 2)

IEC 60079-11 - 1) Part 11: Intrinsic safety "i" - -
IEC 60079-15
(mod)
- 1) Part 15: Type of protection "n"
EN 60079-15 2003 2)

IEC 60079-18 - 1) Part 18: Encapsulation "m" - -
IEC 60079-25 - 1) Part 25: Intrinsically safe systems EN 60079-25 2004 2)
IEC 60079-26 - 3) Part 26: Construction, test and marking
of Group II Zone 0 electrical apparatus
- -

IEC 60086-1 - 1) Primary batteries
Part 1: General
EN 60086-1 2001 2)
1) Undated reference.
2) Valid edition at date of issue.
3) To be published.


EN 60079−0:2004


IEC 60095-1
(mod)
- 1) Lead-acid starter batteries
Part 1: General requirements and
methods of test
EN 60095-1 1993 2)

IEC 60192 - 1) Low pressure sodium vapour lamps -
Performance specifications
EN 60192 2001 2)

IEC 60216-1 - 1) Electrical insulating materials -
Properties of thermal endurance
Part 1: Ageing procedures and
evaluation of test results
EN 60216-1 2001 2)

IEC 60216-2 - 1) Part 2: Choice of test criteria HD 611.2 S1 1992 2)
IEC 60423 (mod) - 1) Conduits for electrical purposes -
Outside diameters of conduits for
electrical installations and threads for
conduits and fittings
EN 60423 1994 2)

IEC 60529 - 1) Degrees of protection provided by
enclosures (IP Code)
EN 60529 1991 2)

IEC 60622 - 1) Secondary cells and batteries
containing alkaline or other non-acid
electrolytes - Sealed nickel-cadmium
prismatic rechargeable single cells
EN 60622 2003 2)

IEC 60623 - 1) Secondary cells and batteries
containing alkaline or other non-acid
electrolytes - Vented nickel-cadmium
prismatic rechargeable single cells
EN 60623 2001 2)

IEC 60662 - 1) High-pressure sodium vapour lamps
EN 60662 1993 2)
IEC 60947-1
(mod)
- 1) Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
Part 1: General rules
EN 60947-1 1999 2)

IEC 61056-1 - 1) General purpose lead-acid batteries
(valve regulated types)
Part 1: General requirements, functional
characteristics - Methods of test
EN 61056-1 2003 2)

IEC 61150 - 1) Alkaline secondary cells and batteries -
Sealed nickel-cadmium rechargeable
monobloc batteries in button cell design
EN 61150 1993 2)

IEC 61436 - 1) Secondary cells and batteries
containing alkaline or other non-acid
electrolytes - Sealed nickel-metal
hydride rechargeable single cells
EN 61436 1998 2)

IEC 61951-1 - 1) Secondary cells and batteries
containing alkaline or other non-acid
electrolytes - Portable sealed
rechargeable single cells
Part 1: Nickel-cadmium
EN 61951-1 2003 2)

EN 60079−0:2004
IEC 62013-1
(mod)
- 1) Caplights for use in mines susceptible
to firedamp
Part 1: General requirements -
Construction and testing in relation to
the risk of explosion
EN 62013-1 2002 2)

IEC 62086-1 - 1) Electrical apparatus for explosive gas
atmospheres - Electrical resistance
trace heating - Part 1: General and
testing requirements
- -
ISO 48 - 1) Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic
Determination of hardness (hardness
between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD)
- -
ISO 178 - 1) Plastics - Determination of flexural
properties
EN ISO 178 1996 2)

ISO 179 - 1) Plastics - Determination of Charpy
impact strength
EN ISO 179 1996 2)

ISO 262 - 1) ISO general-purpose metric screw
threads
Selected sizes for screws, bolts and
nuts
-
ISO 273 - 1) Fasteners - Clearance holes for bolts
and screws
EN 20273 1991 2)

ISO 286-2 - 1) ISO system of limits and fits
Part 2: Tables of standard tolerance
grades and limit deviations for holes
and shafts
EN 20286 1993 2)

ISO 527-2 - 1) Plastics - Determination of tensile
properties
Part 2: Test conditions for moulding and
extrusion plastics
EN ISO 527-2 1996 2)

ISO 965-1 - 1) ISO general-purpose metric screw
threads - Tolerances
Part 1: Principles and basic data
- -
ISO 965-3 - 1) ISO general purpose metric screw
threads - Tolerances - Part 3:
Deviations for constructional threads
- -
ISO 1817 - 1) Rubber, vulcanized - Determination of
the effect of liquids
- -
ISO 4014 - 1) Hexagon head bolts - Product grades A
and B
EN ISO 4014 2000 2)

ISO 4017 - 1) Hexagon head screws - Product grades
A and B
EN ISO 4017 2000 2)

ISO 4026 - 1) Hexagon socket set screws with flat
point
EN ISO 4026 2003 2)


EN 60079−0:2004
ISO 4027 - 1) Hexagon socket set screws with cone
point
EN ISO 4027 2003 2)

ISO 4028 - 1) Hexagon socket set screws with dog
point
EN ISO 4028 2003 2)

ISO 4029 - 1) Hexagon socket set screws with cup
point
EN ISO 4029 2003 2)

ISO 4032 - 1) Hexagon nuts, style 1 - Product grades
A and B
EN ISO 4032 2000 2)

ISO 4762 - 1) Hexagon socket head cap screws -
Product grade A
EN ISO 4762 1997 2)

ISO 4892-1 - 1) Plastics - Methods of exposure to
laboratory light sources
Part 1: General guidance
EN ISO 4892-1 2000 2)
ANSI/UL 746B - 1) Polymeric Materials - Long-Term
Property Evaluations
- -
EN 60079−0:2004


Bibliography
IEC 60079-12, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres – Part 12: Classification of
mixtures of gases of vapours with air according to their maximum experimental safe gaps and
minimum igniting currents
IEC 60079-14, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres – Part 14: Electrical
installations in hazardous areas (other than mines)
IEC 60079-17, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres – Part 17: Inspection and
maintenance of electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines)
IEC 60079-19, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres – Part 19: Repair and
overhaul for apparatus used in explosive atmospheres (other than mines or explosives)
IEC 60079-20, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres – Part 20: Data for
flammable gases and vapours, relating to the use of electrical apparatus
ISO/IEC DIS 17000, Conformity assessment – General vocabulary

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Ramesh Patel

Ramesh Patel is a well known figure in the flame proof industry
He was the marketing director of FLAMEPROOF CONTROL GEARS PRIVATE LIMITED

When the family went into a joint venture with CEAG, Rameshbhai parted company to start FCG POWER INDUSTRIES in the year 1998
FCG POWER INDUSTRIES became an ISO 9001 Certified company in the year 1999 (NQA Certified)

FCG POWER INDUSTRIES soon became FCG POWER INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.
Today FCG POWER is the dominant player in the flameproof industry
FCG POWER is now an UL Registered firm.

FCG POWER sought to consolidate its strength in Quality Control

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INDIAN FLAMEPROOF MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Ramesh Patel took on the mantle of Secretary of IFMA.
There were many problems faced by the Indian Flameproof Industry

Through the auspices of IFMA, Rameshbhai with the assistance of BK Gupta of Ex PROTECTA and other committee members, got rid of many bureaucratic hurdles to create a level playing field for the Industry to face global competition.

Today BIS has adopted the IEC Ex Scheme