Use of diesel engine or gasoline engine driven pump for transfer of flammable / combustible liquid
Use of diesel engine or gasoline engine driven pump for transfer of flammable / combustible liquid
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Request some clarification on the subject of using engine driven (diesel / gasoline driven) pumps for pumping hydrocarbons in hazardous classified locations.
Is it a safe practice to use a portable diesel engine / gasoline engine driven pump to transfer flammable / combustible liquid?
Is there anything similar to explosion proof motors when we use engines (diesel / gasoline driven) to drive such pumps?
Also, is it a correct practice to install an engine driven pump for transferring hydrocarbons instead of electrical driven pumps in classified areas such as refineries/ petrochemical plants?
Is it a safe practice to use a portable diesel engine / gasoline engine driven pump to transfer flammable / combustible liquid?
Is there anything similar to explosion proof motors when we use engines (diesel / gasoline driven) to drive such pumps?
Also, is it a correct practice to install an engine driven pump for transferring hydrocarbons instead of electrical driven pumps in classified areas such as refineries/ petrochemical plants?
RE: Use of diesel engine or gasoline engine driven pump for transfer of flammable / combustible liquid
RE: Use of diesel engine or gasoline engine driven pump for transfer of flammable / combustible liquid
There are some units used in the North Sea offshore.
See also:
https://www.offshore-mag.com/special-reports/swede...
http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/content/Caterpillar/CM20...
There is no such thing as "common sense" - Apollo RCA
RE: Use of diesel engine or gasoline engine driven pump for transfer of flammable / combustible liquid
The hot exhaust leading out from the enclosure should be insulated / lagged as long as it traverses hazardous areas.
RE: Use of diesel engine or gasoline engine driven pump for transfer of flammable / combustible liquid
Based on all the replies I conclude that wherever it is possible to have an electrical motor driven pump, it is strongly recommended not to use gasoline / diesel driven pumps.