Equipment in Dusty Environments

[roukel01]

Hello All

A factory we work for has had an ATEX survey completed, basically a risk assesment for Dust Explosions.

It states that all lighting and motors should be T3 rated. Can anyone tell me what this is? I've phoned two lighting manufacturers up and they had no idea.

Also, all storage areas of the site are Classed as Zone 22. Can anyone tell me what equipment can be installed in these areas? Is it a simple case of installing dust proof enclosures and fittings or is there more to it?

Thanks

 

[Steve1412]

T3 maybe something to do with surface temp???? not my area but this may help.

ATEX - Directive 94/9/EC

 

[roukel01]

Thanks for that, but all its states is that Equipment Category 3 should be used? So whats that then??

 

[Knobhead]

Have a look at http://www.bave.nl/maatschema/atex-cantoni.pdf
or
ABB Gas Protection - Motors and Generators for Explosive Atmospheres (Motors and Generators)