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Explosion Proof Motors in Submersible Pump Lift Stations

Explosion Proof Motors in Submersible Pump Lift Stations

Explosion Proof Motors in Submersible Pump Lift Stations

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Having discussion on the subject with several folks.  Some say the pumps are required to have explosion proof motors.  Some say they are not.  What say you?

RE: Explosion Proof Motors in Submersible Pump Lift Stations

NFPA 820 along with NEC defines the classifications for Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities.  

Wastewater Pumping Station Wet Wells are classified as Class 1 Division 1, Group D without venting and can be classified as Class 1 Division 2, Group D with venting creating 12 air changes per hour.

Class 1 areas require FM rated pumps and intrinsically safe electrical sensing equipment, further, Class 1 Division 1 requiring explosion proof equiptment. It is important to consider space classification in Electrical Design and selection of the wet well components.

Find a copy of NFPA 820 or read this:

http://cdn.romtecutilities.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/shawn-williams-blog-1.pdf

 

RE: Explosion Proof Motors in Submersible Pump Lift Stations

Also, since you have no idea of what will come down the pipe, it is better to pay a little more  and not blow up the station and many toilets in buildings. Some of the things that might come down the pipe, gasoline, paint, paint thinner, motor  oil, auto parts cleaner and many more  organic substances. If it can be flushed, it will be flushed.

Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
WWW.amlinereast.com

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