Tank Farm Electrical Area Classification
Tank Farm Electrical Area Classification
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I am looking at installing a mechanical mixer on a water storage tank at a natural gas compressor station. I have been unable to locate the electrical area classification drawings.
I was wondering what classification of electrical motor should be used to power the mixer?
I am still in the process of locating the drawings as I know they exist somewhere. I was wanting to know the motor classification so I can budget accordingly.
Thanks
I was wondering what classification of electrical motor should be used to power the mixer?
I am still in the process of locating the drawings as I know they exist somewhere. I was wanting to know the motor classification so I can budget accordingly.
Thanks





RE: Tank Farm Electrical Area Classification
I can only suggest looking for an existing piece of electrical equipment as close as possible to your new motor and using the same classification for budgetting, and carry the risk that you may have to change it later.
Matt
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David
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Mike
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I don't know if you already have the mixer in hand, but have you considered "jet mixing" by recirculating back to the lower side of the tank? You may be able to use an existing pump intermittently. Water is low viscosity and relatively easy to be turbulent.
Good luck,
Latexman
RE: Tank Farm Electrical Area Classification
http://www.cpel.com