TECO Eur ope

TECO Eur ope

Methods of protection
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Type of Protection d p e n
Design Flameproof Pressurized Increased Safety Non-Sparking
Object of
construction
To contain any
explosion and ensure
it is not transmitted
To ensure that internal
pressure higher than
atmosphere to
segregate explosion gas
To ensure that arcs
and/or spark cannot
occur in normal service
To ensure that arcs and/or
spark cannot occur in
normal service
Temperature
External surface at all
times
External surface at all
times
Internal and external
surfaces at all times
Internal and external
surfaces at all times except
during the starting period
t
E
time
Not applicable Not applicable Arrangements must be
made to ensure motor
is disconnected within
the t
E
time
Not applicable
Method of
construction
Ferrous metal frame
with long flamepaths
on all mating surfaces
Special enclosure and
controller to ensure low
air-leakage and monitor
internal pressure
Similar to standard
motor with close
attention to clearances
of all rotating parts
Similar to standard motor
with close attention to
clearances of all rotating
parts
Terminal Box
Flameproof Pressurized Terminal board material
ensures anti-tracking
giving a minimun C.T.I.
of 175 Enclosure is
IP54.
Terminal board material
ensures anti-tracking giving
a minimun C.T.I. of 175
Enclosure is IP54.

2. Comparison table of different Ex protection type