Standard
Track updates
AS 3584.2:2021
[Current]Diesel engine systems for underground coal mines, Part 2: Explosion protected
Sets out the explosion protection requirements for diesel engine systems designed for safe operation in underground coal mines, including use in explosion-risk zones. Also addresses inadvertent short-term exposure to high methane levels and any consequent uncontrolled combustion.
Published: 28/05/2021
Pages: 55
Table of contents
Cited references
Content history
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Terms and definitions
1.4 New designs and innovations
2 Hazard identification and control
2.1 Ignition hazard assessment
2.2 Fire hazard
2.3 Ignition control measures
2.3.1 General
2.3.2 Safety functions
2.3.3 Risk reduction required
2.3.4 Assessment and validation
2.3.5 Safety components
3 Design and construction
3.1 Engine types
3.2 Condition monitoring
3.3 Surface temperature
3.4 Materials
3.4.1 Non-metallic materials
3.4.2 Light metals
3.4.3 External thermal insulation
3.5 Flexible metallic pipes
3.6 Joints
3.6.1 Designation
3.6.2 Fixed connection
3.6.3 Open joints
3.7 Transmission belts
3.8 Engine breather
3.9 Starting aids
3.10 Fuel systems
3.11 Air inlet systems
3.11.1 General
3.11.2 Flame propagation
3.11.3 Structural integrity
3.12 Air compressors
3.13 Cooling systems
3.14 Ignition control measures
3.14.1 Emergency stop safety function
3.14.2 Methane shutdown safety function
3.14.3 Manual fuel shut-off valve
3.14.4 Engine start and restart
3.15 Exhaust systems
3.15.1 General
3.15.2 Flame propagation
3.15.3 Structural integrity
3.15.4 Required equipment
3.15.5 Exhaust flame arrester
3.15.5.1 General
3.15.5.2 Water-based flame arresters
3.15.5.3 Make-up tank water flow
3.15.6 Spark arrester
3.15.7 Exhaust cooling systems
3.15.7.1 General
3.15.8 Replaceable element-type particulate filter system
3.16 Electrical systems
4 Marking
4.1 Compliance plate
5 Testing
5.1 Type testing
5.1.1 Air inlet system
5.1.2 Exhaust system
5.1.2.1 Positive flame arresters
5.1.2.2 Replaceable element-type particulate filters
5.2 Installation tests
5.3 Routine commissioning tests
5.3.1 General
5.3.2 Test results — Shutdown, temperature and hydrostatic tests
5.4 Management system
6 Documentation
6.1 Documentation to be supplied
6.1.1 General
6.1.2 Documentation to be supplied to the testing authority or certifying authority
6.1.3 After assessment
6.1.4 Purchase documentation
6.2 General arrangement drawings
Appendix A
A.1 Apparatus
A.2 Test laboratory
A.3 Accuracy
A.4 Fuel supply
Appendix B
B.1 Scope
B.2 Testing authority
B.3 Principle
B.4 Procedure
B.4.1 Normalization
B.4.2 Test procedure
B.4.3 Determination of set points for further testing
B.4.3.1 High-idle speed
B.4.3.2 Rated power
B.4.3.3 Low-idle speed
Appendix C
C.1 Scope
C.2 Objectives
C.3 Procedure
C.3.1 General
C.3.2 Normalization
C.3.3 Duration test
C.3.4 Methane injection
C.3.5 Regeneration
C.3.6 Surface temperature measurement
C.3.7 Exhaust (gas stream) temperature determination
C.3.7.1 Unrestricted
C.3.8 Inlet (airstream) temperature determination
C.4 Test report
Appendix D
D.1 General
D.2 Principle
D.3 Procedure
D.3.1 General
D.3.2 Water-based exhaust flame arrester
D.4 Test report
Appendix E
E.1 Scope
E.2 Application
E.3 Apparatus
E.4 Procedure
E.4.1 General
E.5 Test report
Appendix F
F.1 General
F.2 Procedure — Auto-ignition temperature
F.2.1 General
F.2.2 Apparatus
F.2.3 Preparation
F.2.4 Test procedure
F.2.5 Test results and report
F.3 Procedure — Melting or structural failure
F.3.1 General
F.3.2 Apparatus
F.3.3 Equipment arrangement
F.3.4 Preparation
F.3.5 Test procedure
F.3.6 Test results and report
Appendix G
G.1 Scope
G.2 Application
G.3 Special applications
G.4 Principle
G.5 Fuel
G.5.1 Standard margin-of-safety gas
G.5.2 Enhanced margin-of-safety gas
G.5.3 Methane
G.6 Apparatus
G.7 Test procedure
G.7.1 General
G.7.2 Inlet system
G.7.3 Positive flame arrester in exhaust system
G.7.3.1 Retesting
G.7.4 Water-based flame arrester in exhaust system
G.7.5 Flame propagation
G.8 Test report
Appendix H
H.1 Scope
H.2 Principle
H.3 Apparatus
H.4 Procedure
H.4.1 Inlet system
H.4.2 Exhaust system
H.4.3 Methodology
H.5 Test report
Bibliography
Cited references in this standard
[Current]
Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 1: General principles for design
[Current]
Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 2: Validation
ASTM D1298 12b
Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method
[Current]
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
One-time Purchase
Access via web browser on any device
One-time purchase
Single publication
Offline access via PDF^
$203.34 AUD
Inclusive of GSTFormat *
Web Reader
Licenses *
1 user
Total$203.34 AUD
IMPORTANT