GB/T 3836.30-2021 Explosive atmospheres—Part 30:Equipment and components in explosive atmospheres in underground mines
GB/T 3836.30-2021 Explosive atmospheres—Part 30:Equipment and components in explosive atmospheres in underground mines
Basic Information
Scope
This document specifies the explosion-proof requirements for the design, structure, evaluation, and use (maintenance, repair, and marking) of equipment that can operate independently or in combination in explosive environments.
It includes mining machinery and components used in explosive environments with methane and/or combustible dust. The standard atmospheric conditions under which the equipment is assumed to operate (related to the explosive characteristics of the environment) are as follows:
——Temperature: -20 ℃ to +60 ℃;
——Pressure: 80 kPa to 110 kPa;
——Normal oxygen content in the air: typically 21% (by volume).
Note: For electrical equipment used under atmospheric conditions outside this range, further consideration and testing may be required.
This document applies to Mb-class (EPL Mb) equipment and components used in explosive environments containing methane and/or combustible dust.
For Ma-class (EPL Ma) equipment and components, the requirements of this document, GB/T 3836.1, and GB/T 3836.28 apply.
External conditions and comprehensive protection measures that may affect safety also need to be considered. These measures may include ventilation, gas detection, or gas extraction.
This document also addresses the prevention of ignition in explosive environments caused by the combustion (or smoldering) of flammable materials used in the structure of the equipment, such as fabric fibers, plastic "O" rings, rubber sealing rings, lubricating oil, or grease. For example, mechanical failures of rotating bearings can cause friction-induced heat, igniting their plastic covers, plastic seals, or lubricating oil and grease.
The specific requirements and test procedures for fire protection of conveyor belts are not within the scope of this document.