CE marking of Dust Ignition Proof Motors

s Where are Dust Ignition Proof (DIP) motors used?

Dust Ignition Proof (DIP) motors are used in atmospheres where combustible dust surrounds the motor, or where dust settles under its own weight on the motor. Typical applications include handling of cereal, animal feed, paper, wood, chemicals, plastics and coal.

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s Who tests and approves DIP motors?

Approval of design and manufacture is issued by Notified Bodies, independent testing laboratories recognised to perform tests, audit quality systems and issue reports and certificates of conformity.

s How are DIP motors marked?

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CE 0081 The CE mark is the manufacturers commitment to fulfilling the relevant Directive. The number indicates the Notified Body responsible. 0081 is the number for LCIE. Ex The Ex mark is the European Commission mark for products approved for hazardous areas. II Motor grouping, II for surface industries. (I indicates approval for use in mines).

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2 Equipment category: 2 for Zone 21 or Zone 22 with conductive dust, 3 for Zone 22 without conductive dust. D Indicates that the marking relates to dust. A product certified for both gas and dust is marked G-D. T125 maximum surface temperature

s How are dusty atmospheres classified?

Like hazardous environments for gas, hazardous environments for dust are divided into zones. Zone 20: Permanent presence of combustible dust. Motors cannot be used here. Zone 21: Incidental presence of combustible dust during normal duty. Only motors approved and certified by a Notified Body can be installed. Zone 22: Presence of combustible dust only by accident, but not during normal duty. If the atmosphere contains conductive dust, only motors approved by a Notified Body can be installed. If the dust is not conductive, motors approved by the manufacturer for use in dusty atmospheres can be installed.

ABB has, as the first manufacturer, introduced a CE marked range of Dust Ignition Proof motors for use in atmospheres where combustible dust poses a hazard. Approval has been granted by the European notified bodies LCIE (for cast iron models) and LOM (for aluminium models). European standards are recognised in all countries of the European Union and also in some countries outside it.

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 The ignition temperature for a cloud of dust must be at least 50% above the
motors marking temperature; or, put differently, the marking temperature must not exceed two-thirds of the ignition temperature of the dust. For instance, if the ignition temperature of the dust is 210C, the motors marking temperature must be lower than 140C.

The ignition temperature of a 5mm layer of dust must be 75C above the marking
temperature of the motor. For instance, if the ignition temperature is 200C, the marking temperature must be 125C or lower. It is the responsibility of the user to stage maintenance periods so that the dust layer does not build up above 5mm. The ignition temperatures for various types of dust are available from commonly available reference tables; see examples below.

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Ignition temperatures Substance Cloud 5mm layer Wheat 420C 200C Corn 400C 250C Sugar 350C 220C Lignite 450C 200C Sulphur 240C 250C

s How are Dust Ignition Proof motors different to standard motors?

On a DIP motor, the cooling fan is made of metal or other anti-static material, to avoid static electricity. The terminal board has increased clearances to guarantee higher security. The temperature marked on the motor will correspond to the running performance during the worst conditions allowed for the model. Motors for Zone 21 are protected to IP 65, and for Zone 22, to IP 55, to avoid ingress of dust.

s How should Dust Ignition Proof motors be selected?

If the motor is intended for use in Zone 21, i.e. in an area with incidental presence of explosive atmosphere during normal duty, it must be approved by a Notified Body. If the motor is intended for use in Zone 22, and presence of explosive atmosphere is possible only by accident, any motor designated as a DIP motor by its manufacturer can be used unless conductive dust is present.

s How can I check that a motor conforms to the appropriate directive?

DIP motors need to conform to Directive 94/9/EC (the ATEX directive), concerning equipment and protective systems used in potentially explosive atmospheres. Each CE marked motor is delivered with a CE Declaration of Conformity. This document shows the Directive number to which the CE mark refers.

s What if the atmosphere contains dust as well as gas?

If a motor is to be installed in an environment which contains both gas and dust, the motor needs to fulfil the requirements for both. For instance, EEx d motors, size 80 to 315, in temperature class T4 and modified for use as a DIP motor, could be installed in both atmospheres.

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