Document Code: P9-SC-DI-069

VIETSOVPETRO JOIN VENTURE

Rev: 06
VSP M&ED
Effective Date: 03/10/2023

PROCESS TECHNOLOGY TO REPAIR Ex

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ACCORDING TO
IEC STANDARDS

Prepare by Checked by Approved by

Name Trần Thanh Lâm Nguyễn Văn Đác Бобров С. В.

Signed by: Trần Thanh Lâm Signed by: Nguyễn Văn Đác Signed by: Бобров Сергей
Sign Date: 05/10/2023 07:01:56 Date: 05/10/2023 07:44:26 Владимирович
Certified by: Vietsovpetro CA Certified by: Vietsovpetro CA Date: 05.10.2023 21:17:39
Certified by: Vietsovpetro CA

This document and the information contained in it are the property of VSP M&ED - VIETSOVPETRO JOIN
VENTURE and may not be reproduced, copied, printed, or to tape in any form without the prior written permission
of VSP M&ED - VIETSOVPETRO JOIN VENTURE.

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TRACKING TABLE AMENDMENTS

MODIFICATION POSITION
No. AMENDMENTS AMENDMENTS REMARKS
DATE
(PAGE)
01/01/2018 Cover page Change the checking and approving Change work
1
persons position

2 26/07/2018 Item 5.7.2; After the electrical equipment has Follow non-
page 13 been repaired, the mark “R” is comformity of
attached to the body of the device in Sirim assessment
a visible place and does not affect the (Page 5)
structure as well as the explosion
surface of the device.
This marking must be included in the
report after image repairs to be
handed over to the customer together
with all related documentation.
Updated procedures into three
Item 5.6,
3 16/01/2019 separated documents according to the
page 9-14
protection types
Item 7, Updated the Annex II, III according
page 24 latest version of IEC standard
Add the sample MB-DI069-08 –
EQUIPMENT PROTECTION BY
INCREASE SAFETY “e”
Updated the Related Document
4 01/08/2019 Item 3. (page 3)
according to the existing procedures
Updated procedures according latest Non Conformity
version of IEC standard: No: 06/2019/03
- Item 5.6.1. - Develop/improve method for (Audit Report No.:
(page 12) overpressure test to verify the result MY/SRM/FAR1
- Item 8.1 of deformation. 7.0002/02)
(page 18) - Not applicable the Section II “Over
- Item 8.3 pressure test sheet” in Annex III
(page 18) - Not applicable the sample
MB-DI069-08 – EQUIPMENT
PROTECTION BY INCREASE
SAFETY “e”.
Non Conformity
Improvement procedure for control No: 06/2019/02
- Item 6.
of non-conforming product by (Audit Report No.:
(page 18)
service facility MY/SRM/FAR1
7.0002/02)

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Non Conformity
Add the sample MB-DI069-08 – No: 09/2020/01
- Item 8.1
6 26/11/2020 TEST SHEET FOR SPARE PART (Audit Report No.:
(page 18)
MY/SRM/FAR17.0
002/03)
Update the names who sign in
7 26/11/2020 Cover page
procedure at present.

Update the names who sign in

8 02/10/2023 Cover page
procedure at present.
Item 4.1 & 5.6.4
9 02/10/2023 (page 4-5) Add type of protection Ex “p”
(page 16-19)

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INDEX
TRACKING TABLE AMENDMENTS ............................................................................................... 0
1. PURPOSE : ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2. APPLICATION:............................................................................................................................. 4
3. RELATED DOCUMENTS: .......................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Internal procedure: ................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 External documents: ................................................................................................................. 4
4. DEFINITION AND ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................... 4
4.1. Definition: ................................................................................................................................ 4
4.2. Abbreviations: .......................................................................................................................... 5
5. CONTENT ...................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1. Gather information / data necessary for the Repair / Overhaul ................................................ 9
5.2. Receipt of equipment and inspection external device .............................................................. 9
5.3. Dismantling of equipment and repairing damaged items. ........................................................ 9
5.4. Supplies and spare parts for the repair service or restored ..................................................... 10
5.5. Repairs / overhaul / restoration .............................................................................................. 11
5.6. Test after overhaul / repair / restoration, the last inspection and re-assembly ....................... 10
5.6.1. Type of protection “d”.......................................................................................................... 10
5.6.2. Type of protection “e” .......................................................................................................... 11
5.6.3. Type of protection “n”.......................................................................................................... 16
5.6.4. Type of protection “p”.......................................................................................................... 16
5.6.5. Check electrical .................................................................................................................... 19
5.7. Workshop label marking after Repair / Overhaul .................................................................. 19
5.8. As built ................................................................................................................................... 20
6. CONTROL OF NON – CONFORMING PRODUCT ............................................................. 20
7. RECORDS ARCHIVE ................................................................................................................ 20
8. ANNEX .......................................................................................................................................... 19
8.1. ANNEX I: FORMS USING TO REPAIR ELECTRICAL Ex EQUIPMENT ...................... 20
8.2. ANNEX II : LABEL OF REPAIRED EQUIPMENT ........................................................... 21
8.3. ANNEX III : TECHNICAL STANDARD ACCORDING TO IEC 60079 ........................... 21

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1. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this process in order to comply with and strictly control the activities carried out during
repair Ex equipment work in explosion hazardous areas of the IEC. Please refer to the process for each type
of explosion following facilities:
- The process of repair, overhaul, restore Ex electric motors.
- The process of repair, overhaul and recovery Ex junction box.
- The process of repair, overhaul and recovery Ex equipment.
2. APPLICATION:
This process applies to activity of Ex equipment repair at Electrical Equipment Repairing Workshop.
3. RELATED DOCUMENTS:
3.1 Internal procedure:
- Procedure to review and process order QT-HT-001; QT-HT-005; QT-HT-010; QT-DD-001; QT-VT-006
3.2 External documents:
The standards repair of electrical equipment in hazardous areas of IEC (IEC60079-0, IEC60079-1,
IEC60079-7, IEC60079-15, IEC60079-2, IEC60079-17, IEC60079-19, IEC OD314-4, IEC OD314-5, IEC
OD315-5).
4. DEFINITION AND ABBREVIATIONS
4.1. Definition:
- Repair: to put motor that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or
make it work again as design of manufacturer.
- Overhaul: to repair or improve something so that every part of the motor works as it should after a long
time in operation or storage in warehouse.
- Maintenance: Actions necessary for retaining or restoring a piece of equipment, machine, or system to
the specified operable condition to achieve its maximum useful life.
- Reclamation: Reclamation is the process of getting motor useful from waste, or getting motor back that
was previously thought of as waste but not changed the design of the motor.
- Modification: Changing the design of the device leads to affect the material, assemble, shape or function
of the device.
- Flameproof enclosure “d”: enclosure in which the parts which can ignite an explosive atmosphere are
placed and which can withstand the pressure developed during an internal explosion of an explosive
mixture, and which prevents the transmission of the explosion to the explosive atmosphere surrounding the
enclosure.
- Increased safety "e": Type of protection applied to electrical apparatus in which additional measures are
applied so as to give increased security against the possibility of excessive temperatures and of the
occurrence of arcs and sparks in normal service or under specified abnormal conditions.
- Non-sparking "n": type of protection applied to an electrical apparatus in normal operation, it cannot
ignite the surrounding explosive atmosphere, nor is it likely to have a fault capable of causing ignition.
- Pressurised enclosures “p”: type of protection in which parts which can ignite an explosive atmosphere
are placed in an enclosure which can withstand the pressure developed during an explosion of an explosive

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mixture and which prevents the transmission of the explosion to the explosive atmosphere surrounding the
enclosure.

4.2. Abbreviations:
 VSP Viet-Russia Join Venture “VIETSOVPETRO”.
 VSP M&ED VSP Mechanical & Energy.
 MR Maintenance Repair.
 CBCNV Employee.
 BHLĐ Safety Protection Equipment.
 ATLĐ Labor Safety.
 KTAT Safety Engineering.
 QT Procedure.
And the abbreviations are defined in the Quality Manual.

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5. CONTENT
Process flow chart:

Responsibility Process Description

5.1. Gather customer

Gather customer information information in the form
- Department (Supply drawing, if any…) MB-DI69-01a and
MB-DI69-01b in Annex
Contingent
To receive production
- Manager of orders and sign follow the
Workshop Receiving orders from Contingent form: MB-VT006-04
moderate department

5.2 Receipt of equipment

and review the external
- Manager of condition. Check devices
Workshop after receive follow
Review
MB-DI69-02 form in
OK Appendix

Assignment Delivery - receive and

- Engineering team
conducting job
Contingent

Perform manufacturing 5.3. Dismantling of

- The according to process technology equipment and repairing
implementation. damaged items inside
Contingent 5.4. These materials to be
replace or recover
5.5. Repairs, overhaul,
restoration

- The 5.6. Test after overhaul /

implementation: repair / restoration, the last
- Electrical lab
Not OK
Testing & inspection and re-assembly
- Mechanical follow the form: MB-
Inspection
OK
workshop DI069-06, 07
- Engineer

OK
- The person
assigned order. Product warehousing Process to handle not 5.7. Marking label “R”
- Storekeeper Records suitable product after Completed.
planning 5.8. As-Built
department

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Introduction to explosion proof electrical equipment:

- Equipment explosion proof is electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas explosion, caused by
mixtures of air and gases, steam or fog, exist under normal atmospheric conditions are:
Ambient temperatures from -20°C environment to 60°C
Pressure from 1,1bar 0,8bar
The environment accounts for about 21% oxygen air volume.
- According to the IEC on explosion-protection equipment label the symbols marked Ex (If European
CENELEC standards shall be expressed as EEx), followed by the notation type explosion-protection (type
d, e, n, p ...), then to the group (I, II, IIA, IIB, IIC) and finally the surface temperature (T1 ÷ T6). Example:
Ex d IIB T6.
- Electrical equipment working in explosion hazardous areas are divided into:
Group I: Electrical equipment vulnerable to the impact of methane in the mine
Group II: Electrical equipment explosion proof withstand the impact of methane in the air
In the second group is divided into groups IIA, IIB, IIC
Classification A, B, C according to MESG length is the length of the safety junction standards do not let
sparks to escape appearance where potentially explosive atmosphere gases appear.
Threat level of gases gradually increase from A to C, so the electrical equipment and gas group C will be
able to be used as electrical equipment and gas groups A and B.

Gas group classification

Group Representative Materials MIE (µJ) MESG (mm)

I CH4 300 1,14
IIA C3H8 240 0,92
IIB C2H4 70 0,65
C2H2 17 0,37
IIC H2 17 0,29

Temperature Classification

Class Maximum Surface temperature

T6 850C
T5 1000C
T4 1350C
T3 2000C
T2 3000C
T1 4500C

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MIE: Minimum Ignition Energy (J)

MESG: Maximum Experimental Safe Gap (mm)
- IEC regulations for hazardous areas explosion gases and vapors:

Zone 0 (explosive mixture including gas, vapor or dust is present continuously).

Zone 1 (explosive mixture includes gas, vapor or dust often present during activities).

Zone 2 (explosive mixture includes gas, vapor or dust is present suddenly in a short time).

5.1. Gather information / data necessary for the Repair / Overhaul

All information / data necessary for the overhauling / repairing needs to be collected from the manufacturer
or the customer / user equipment, such as:
- Specifications
- Ability to work and conditions of use
- Instructions for removing and assembly equipment
- Provide relevant explosion proof certificate
- Label (Includes certification label)
- Guide and overhaul repair of electrical equipment
- Information relating to the repair, overhaul, modification times previous repairs
- Standards-explosion devices that comply.
All information will become material for electrical equipment repair it, this information will be filled in
accordance with customer MB-DI69-01a forms, MB-DI69-01b (Data for repairs and higher) in the Annex.

5.2. Receipt of equipment and inspection external device

Note un-restored parts include:
- Part made by materials such as glass, plastics, or any material without solid shape, size.
- The hitch pin locks (screws, bolts, nuts ...).
- Not recommends by the manufacturer to be repaired, only replaced when damaged (such as sealed part)
Preliminary inspection results and external examinations will be recorded as documentation, including but
not limited to the following:
- Device status.
- The damage found when the external inspection.
- Preliminary Recommendations contents of the repairs / overhaul be taken
- Suggest preliminary list of details that need to be replaced or restored
- The requirement carried out more detailed examination of the inside, if necessary
The information is recorded on the MB-DI69-02 forms (apparent condition of receiving device) in the
Annex.

5.3. Dismantling of equipment and repairing damaged items.

a. If you have to dismantle the device to check and repair, the dismantling should follow guidelines of
manufacturer provide by customer to dismantle the device.
If the customer does not provide documentation for the dismantling, dismantling the device will follow the
process writing by workshops for that device type.
b. Note un-restored parts include:

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- Part made by materials such as glass, plastics, or any material without solid shape, size.
- The hitch pin locks (screws, bolts, nuts ...).
- Not recommends by the manufacturer to be repaired, only replaced when damaged (such as sealed part).
c. Results repair detailed examination inside will be recorded as documentation, including but not limited
to the following:
- Details of the damage found when dismantling
- Indicate repaired part
- Indicates part need to replace of restored
The information is recorded in the MB-DI69-03 form (Details repairs) in the Annex.

5.4. Supplies and spare parts for the repair service or restored
List of supplies and spare parts for the repair service should be recorded as the documentation, based on the
results of the external examination and overhaul internal details. Best to replace the new part from the
manufacturer, these part must have a certificate of quality and origin (including certificated explosion
proof). These certificates will be recorded as documentation.
These materials will be recorded in the form MB-DI69-04 (list of supplies for repair work) in the Annex.

5.5. Repairs / overhaul / restoration

- Do not make any modifications to the device has been certified unless such modification is allowed in the
certification of the device by the manufacturer or approved in writing. When the modifications is likely to
lead to the result makes the device no longer complies with the certification documents and standards-
explosion proof types respectively, shall notify in writing to notify user devices that equipment is no longer
suitable for use in potentially explosive environments anymore, and must be agreed with end user.

- Any restoration work must be done by well trained, skilled worker, and applies the technical practices that
have been proven through reality will be used for restoration. If you use any technology or proprietary
registered, must adhere to the guidance of the inventor of that technology.

- Complete the restoration will be recorded as documentation and records will be kept, including:
+ Identification details restored
+ Method restoration
+ Details of any size that is different than the value of the corresponding documents or certificates other
than the original size of the details that
+ On restoration
+ Name / implementing the restoration.
+ Refer to the MB-DI69-03 forms (Details repairs) in the Annex.
- A reclamation procedure which would result in dimensions affecting explosion-protection specification
being different from those given in relevant certification documents may be permissible if such changed
dimensions still meet the requirements of the restrictions imposed by this standard and the explosion
protection standards to which it was manufactured. In case cannot make sure the restoration are allowed or
not, an advise from manufacturer or certification body is a must.
- Listed below some of the restoration method can be applied which takes into consideration type of
explosion protection of the equipment:
a, Metal spraying

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Metal spraying is not recommended for some high- speed and large-diameter applications, It is only
acceptable where the materials are metallurgical compatible and the parent base metal is free from defects
b, Electroplating
c, Sleeving
d, Brazing and welding
e, Metal stitching
f, Threaded holes for fasteners
Threads which have been damaged beyond an acceptable extent may be reclaimed, depending upon the
type of protection, by the following means:
- Oversize drilling and re-tapping;
- Oversize drilling, re-tapping and the fitting of a proprietary thread insert which passes the appropriate
pull test as specified by the thread insert manufacturer;
- Oversize drilling, plugging t, re-drilling and re-tapping;
- Plugging 2, re-drilling and tapping elsewhere;
- Plug-welding, re-drilling and tapping.
g, Machining of stator and rotor cores (rotating machines)
Damaged stator or rotor cores shall not be machined to remove surface irregularities without reference to
the manufacturer to ascertain the maximum permissible air gap which shall not be exceeded.
NOTE This restriction could affect the practice ability of fining a new shaft into an existing core. the core
then requiring trueing up to restore concentricity.
h, Re-machining
- Removal of damaged windings

The procedure of softening the Impregnating varnish of Windings with solvents before stripping IS
acceptable. The alternative procedure which uses the application of heat to easier the removal of Windings
is acceptable provided that the operation is carried out with caution so as not to affect significantly the
insulation between the laminations of magnetic parts particular caution is necessary, and if in doubt, the
advice of the manufacturer will be sought regarding the construction of the core and the inter-laminar
insulation material with respect to equipment with type of protection "e" and equipment with any type of
protection having temperature class T6 , T5 or T4.
The need for particular caution in those circumstances arises from the fact that an increase in core loss,
which could result from degradation of inter-laminar insulation, could significantly affect type "e"
parameters (Te-time, etc.) or result in the temperature classification being exceeded. The repairer shall
satisfy himself, as in all reclamation procedures. That on completion of the reclamation the equipment is In
a fully serviceable condition and complies with the standard(s) for the relevant explosion concept
Insulation class of coating varnish should be equal or higher than original insulation class before repair.

5.6. Test after overhaul / repair / restoration, the last inspection and re-assembly
5.6.1. Type of protection “d”
Electrical equipment with flameproof enclosure “d” shall be one of the following:
+ level of protection “da” (EPL “Ma” or “Ga”): only applicable to catalytic sensors of portable
combustible gas detectors.
+ level of protection “db” (EPL “Mb” or “Gb”): Other than specific requirements for level of protection
“da” and “dc”, all other requirements of this standard shall apply to level of protection “db”.
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+ level of protection “dc” (EPL “Gc”): The requirement for level “dc” are applicable to electrical
equipment and Ex components with electrical switching contacts.
 Explosion-protection joint
 Roughness (gloss) surface explosion prevention, gap and width-explosion prevention joints will be
measured:
+ Before the repair / overhaul / restoration
+ After repair / overhaul / restoration but before pressure testing
+ After pressure testing
 The dimensions measured will be recorded as documentation and are compared with known values
in IEC 60079-1 to ensure it meets the requirements of the standard. Save valuable testing on MB-
DI69-06 forms in Section I of the Annex III.
 IEC 60079-1 standard reference for checking the size of the explosion proof joints with different
types of joints and compare it with the table to determine the pore size and explosion prevention in
Part I (Check size joints explosion protection) of Annex III.
 Flame path Measurement
 The surface where two parts of an enclosure come together and prevent the transmission of an
internal explosion to the explosive atmosphere surrounding the enclosure.
 The most critical part of an ‘Ex d’ flameproof enclosure is the flame path.
 In order to understand what a flame path is and how it works we need to review briefly the principle
on which is based the security of the ‘Ex d’ (flame proof) method of protection.
 This method, designed for protection in systems where may be an explosive atmosphere in form of
gas, is based on the assumption that it’s impossible to prevent a gas to penetrate everywhere. No
gasket will ever be able to prevent the entry of a gas in an enclosure. Therefore, if an explosive
atmosphere penetrates into an enclosure producing a trigger, for example a spark between two
electrical contacts, the explosion occurs, but it remains confined within the enclosure and does not
allow the spread of flame to the surrounding atmosphere, thus causing a devastating explosion.
 To ensure this, enclosures must be constructed with a mechanical strength such as to contain the
overpressure caused by the explosion and to allow the escape of flue gases. This is the mission of
the flame path which is the interface between two parts of an enclosure, for example the body and
the lid. It allows the gases to exit the enclosure and to cool down during the passage, so that they
are no longer able to trigger the outside atmosphere. For this reason, the flame path must be
sufficiently long and with an interstice enough narrow to guarantee the cooling of the flue gases.
 There are, depending on the gas and the enclosure volume, precise rules to be observed, which are
specified in IEC 60079-1 standard.
a. Roughness
One of the common rules to all flame paths is the maximum acceptable roughness limit after
machining of their surface. This value may not exceed 6.3μm measured according to ISO-468
standard. Today the flame path surfaces, thanks to machining carried out by modern machine tools
with numerical control, reach degrees of roughness enormously lower and, therefore, more safe.
b. Flame path length and interstice
The length of the flame path and the maximum value of the interstice residue after the complete
closure of the housing are two important elements. Once experimentally determined and defined in
the certificates issued by testing laboratories, they must be respected by manufacturers in order to

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ensure the complete cooling of the flue gas. Just think about what could be the consequences if a
flue gas, produced by an explosion inside enclosure, would not be rolled because the screws holding
a cover are loosen and the interstice is thus wider than the necessary. The result would be that the
flue gases still hot should ignite the explosive atmosphere outside the enclosure, causing an
explosion.
On the other hand, a flame path cannot even be completely closed and sealed, because if it were,
at the time of the explosion the enclosure would not be able to withstand the shock without flame
paths which allow a quick exit of the flue gases. In the absence of flame paths, the enclosure would
become a real dangerous bomb.
c. Flame paths on rotating machines
On ‘Ex d’ rotating electrical machines, it’s necessary to provide a flame path on the propeller
shaft. Flame paths positioned in such places must not be subject to wear. They must be completely
free and independent from the other structures that support the propeller shaft allowing the rotation.
Any bearings, seals, lubrication channels, etc. must be outside of the length of the flame path and
it must not be interrupt.

Example: The below picture shown the Flame paths of motor

 Over-pressure test
An over-pressure test shall be conducted where structure repairs of the enclosure have occurred or
the integrity of the enclosure is in doubt.

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Testing should be completed at 1.5 times the reference pressure nominated in certificate
documentation and held at least 10s. Where the reference pressure is not stated, Group I are to be tested
at 1000 kPa, IIA and IIB enclosures at 1500 kPa and Group IIC enclosures at 2000 kPa.
Following over-pressure test, flamepath joint surfaces are to be measured to verify there is no
permanent deformation.
For enclosures with threaded flameproof joints, where the threadform cannot be verified, an
overpressure test shall be conducted.
Where over-pressure tests are carried out on motors or enclosures that are water-cooled, the tests
shall be done with water jacket dry and open to the atmosphere.
The procedure shall be as follows:
a) Check the test piece with the original drawings (that is, the dimensional check). The following faces
shall be checked with a straightedge and feeler gauge.
1) Flamepaths on enclosure or covers.
2) Flat surfaces which will show up on the drawings as the weakest sections of the enclosure.
3) Flanges on pressurized enclosures.
b) For dial gauge measurement (Figure B.1) install dial gauges to surfaces on top, back, front and sides
of test piece.
For straightedge and feeler gauge measurement (Figure B.2) draw a line where the straightedge is
placed and mark along this line (+) or (-) deformations around the test
piece.
Seal the test piece and fill with the testing fluid, taking care that trapped air is minimized.
A pressure gauge shall then be fitted to the test piece to check the pressure at the test
piece, and also to crosscheck the gauge fitted in the vicinity of the regulator.
 Air or gas testing fluid is recommended only for pressurized enclosures, where relatively low
pressures are involved.
 Apply pressure gradually until the test pressure figure is reached. A safety face shield shall be
worn while a visual inspection is made to check for cracks or flaws in the test piece.
 The pressure for the over-pressure test shall be held at least 10s min but shall not exceed 60 s.
NOTE 1: The pressure to be used for the over-pressure test should be either the value mentioned in
the certification documents for such purpose or 1.5 times the explosion pressure (reference
pressure).
NOTE 2: Remove the pressure source and the testing fluid and open up the test piece for inspection.
NOTE 3: For dial gauge measurement (Figure B.1) record difference in dial gauge readings.

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NOTE 4: For flameproof enclosures, give particular attention to the flamepaths, as these are the
most important sections. Flat sections manufactured from steel or metals having a high elongation
factor may show minor deformation, but this may not take away from the structural strength of the
enclosure. Threaded entries and fasteners should be checked for deformation.
Reporting of results
 The test shall be considered satisfactory if the enclosure has not suffered structural damage or
permanent deformation that may affect its explosion-protection properties.
 Pressure test results will be recorded as documentation (form MB-DI69-05).
Interpretation of results
 The extent of permanent deformation reported after over-pressure test should not exceed 0.25 mm
per 300 mm when measured with a dial indicator; at the typical points depicted by the following
(Figure B.2). This may be taken to be the geographical center of those parts of the enclosure that are
considered to have the least strengthening support.
NOTE: For straightedge and feeler gauge measurement (Figure B.2) place the straightedge on the
marked areas and compare to determine the deformation (if any) due to the over-pressure test.

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 Permanent deformation is the difference between measurements taken before and after the
application of the required pressure test.
 Measurements shall be taken at atmospheric pressure.
 Where the enclosure area being measured is rectangular, the measurement to be used shall be that
across the shortest side. Where this side is greater than 300 mm, the measurement shall be taken
across the total length of side and the total amount of deformation shall be calculated from the above
requirement.
Important: Following the over-pressure test, a test of joint surfaces using a straightedge should
result in deviations over any 300 mm length of flange not exceeding one half of the flamepath gap
as specified in IEC 60079-1.

5.6.2. Type of protection “e”

Electrical equipment and Ex components of type of protection increased safety “e” are either:
+ Level of protection “eb” (EPL “Mb” or “Gb”): applies to equipment or Ex components, including their
connections, conductors, windings, lamps and batteries; but not including semiconductors, or
electrolytic capacitors. Rated voltage does not exceed 11kV r.m.s, a.c. or d.c.
+ Level of protection “ec” (EPL “Gc”): applies to equipment or Ex components, including their
connections, conductors, windings, lamps and batteries; and also including semiconductors and
electrolytic capacitors. Rated voltage does not exceed 15kV r.m.s, a.c. or d.c.
Note: Type of protection “nA” is now designated as type of protection “ec” and the requirements for “ec”
equipment are local in IEC 60079-7: 2015.
Clearance and creepage distance
- Clearance refers to the shortest distance through air between two conductive parts.
- Creepage refers to the minimum distance between two conductive parts through the surface of the
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See how to identify empty clearance and creepage in Section III (Determination of creepage distances and
clearances) of the Annex III. And measuring the distances are recorded in MB-DI69-06 forms (Check
mechanical) in the Annex I.
- Clearances between bare conductive parts at different potentials shall be as given in table 2 with a
minimum value for field wiring connections of 3 mm for level protection “eb” or 1,5 mm for level protection
“ec”. Alternatively, for level protection “ec”, clearance for other than field wiring connections shall be
permitted to conform to the values given in Annex H (IEC 60079-7: 2015).
- Creepage distances between bare conductive parts at different potentials shall be as given in table 2, with
a minimum value for external connections of 3 mm for level of protection “eb” or 1,5 mm for for level
protection “ec”, and shall be determined as a function of the rated voltage specified by the manufacturer of
the equipment.
- In determining the creepage distance, figure 1 illustrates the features to be taken into account and the
appropriate creepage distance. The value of dimension ‘X’ is 2,5mm for level of protection “eb” and 1,5
mm for level protection “ec”.
The effects of ribs and grooves may be taken into account provided that:
a) For level of protection “eb”:
- ribs on the surface are at least 2,5 mm high and of a thickness appropriate to the mechanical strength
of the material with a minimum value of 1.0 mm.
- grooves on the surface are at least 2,5 mm deep and at least 2,5 mm wide. If the associated clearance is
less than 3 mm, the minimum groove width may be reduced to 1,5mm.
b) For level of protection “ec”:
- ribs on the surface are at least 1,5 mm high and of a thickness appropriate to the mechanical strength
of the material with a minimum value of 0,4 mm.
- grooves on the surface are at least 1,5 mm deep and at least 1,5 mm wide.
5.6.3. Type of protection “n”
The type of protection “n” include:
- Sealed devices “nC”: device which is so constructed that it cannot be opened during normal service and
is sealed effectively to prevent entry of an external atmosphere.
- Hermetically sealed device “nC”: device which is so constructed that it cannot be opened and is sealed
effectively by fusion to prevent entry of an external atmosphere.
- Non-incendive component “nC”: component having contacts for making or breaking a specified ignition
capable circuit but in which the contacting mechanism is designed and constructed so that the component
is not capable of causing ignition of the specified explosive gas atmosphere.
- Restricted-breathing device “nR”: enclosure that is designed to restrict the entry of gases, vapours and
mists.
Note: Type of protection “nA” is now designated as type of protection “ec” and the requirements for “ec”
equipment are local in IEC 60079-7: 2015.
5.6.4. Type of protection “p”
A. Repair and overhaul
A.1. Enclosures
While it is preferable to obtain new parts from the manufacturer in principle a damaged part may be repaired
or replaced with another given that, when compared with the original it.

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Is of at least equivatent strength,

Does not result in a greater leakage rate of protective gas;
Does not restrict the flow of protective gas into or through the enclosure;
Is not shaped or fitted so as to permit the explosive atmosphere to enter the enclosure;
- Is not of a construction which result in stagnant volumes of atmosphere inside the enclosure.
- Does not reduce the rate of heat dissipation from the enclosure of its content so that it no longer complies
with its temperature class
Gaskets or other sealing devices shall be replaced with others of the same material however a different
gasket material may be used provided that it is suitable for its purpose and is compatible with the
environment
A.2. Cable and conduit entries
Entries shall preserve the degree of ingress protection originally provided and shall not allow increased
leakage of pressurizing gas
A.3 Terminations
The preservation of creepage and clearance distances as originally provided shall be ensured.
A.4 Insulation
Any replacement insulation used in the course of repair or overhaul shall be at least of the quality and class
of that originally employed (see IEC 60085)
A.5. Internal connections
Internal connections shall not be electrically, thermally or mechanically interior to those originally fitted
and shall be of a standard at least equivalent to that of the original design
A6.5. Windings
A.5.1 General
The original winding date shall preferably be obtained from the manufacturer if this is not possible, then
use may be made of copy winding techniques the materials used in rewinding shall comprise an appropriate
insulation system if superior insulation is proposed compared to that of the original, the rating of the winding
shall not be increased without reference to the manufacturer, as the temperature classification of the
equipment could then be adversely affected.
A.5.2 Repair of rotating machine rotors
Faulty die-cast aluminium rotor cages shall be replaced by new rotors obtained from the manufacture or his
distributor Bar-wound cage rotors shall be rewound using materials of similar or improved specification
Particular care is necessary to ensure that, when replacing conductors in a cage rotor, such conductors are
tight in the slots the method of achieving tightness employed by the manufacture shall be adopted
A.5.3. Testing after repair of windings
A5.3.1 General
windings, after complete or partial repair, shall be subjected, with the equipment assembled to the following
test, as far as reasonably practicable
a) the resistance of each winding shall be measured at room temperature and verified. In the case of the
three-phase windings, the resistance of each phase or between line terminals shall be balanced as far as is
reasonable, unbalance of less than 5% of middle value being acceptable
b) an insulation resistance test shall be applied to measure the resistance between the windings and earth,
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minimum test of 500 V d.c. is recommended. Minimum acceptable insulation resistance values are a
function of rated voltage temperature, type of equipment and whether the rewind is partial or complete.
NOTE the insulation resistance should not be less than 20MΩ at 20*C on a completely rewound equipment
intended for use up to 693 V.
c) a high-voltage test, in accordance with a relevant equipment standard, shall be applied between windings
and earth, between windings where possible, and between windings and auxiliaries attached to the windings.
d) The transformer of similar equipment shall preferably be energized at rated supply voltage, the supply
current, secondary voltage and current shall be measured. The measured value shall be compared with that
derived from the manufacturer’s date, where available, and in three-phase system shall be balance in all
phases, as far as is reasonable.
e) High-voltage (for example, 1000V a.c./ 1500V d.c. and above) and other special equipment may require
additional tests. This shall be the subject of the repair or overhaul contract.
A5.3.2 Rotating machines
Rotating machines, in addition to the above tests, shall be subjected to the following tests, as far as is
reasonably practicable.
a) The machine shall be run at full speed and cause of any untoward noise and/or mechanical vibration
investigated and corrected.
b) The stator windings of cage machines shall be energized at an appropriate reduced voltage, with the rotor
locked, to obtain between 75% and 125% of full-load current and to ensure balance on all phases. (The test,
which in some respects is an alternative to a full-load test, is used to confirm the integrity of the stator
winding and its joints and to indicate the presence of rotor defects.) unbalance of less than 5% of the middle
value is acceptable.
c) High-voltage (for example, 100V ac / 1500V dc and above) and non-cage machines may require
alternative and/or additional tests. This shall be the subject of the repair or overhaul contract.
NOTE Guidance on test voltages and additional tests for rotating machines in give in IEC 60034.
B. Reclamation
Reclamation may be used with type of protection “p” equipment subject to the following restriction of this
clause.
B.1 Enclosures
B.1.1 General
If damage to enclosures, terminal boxes and covers is to be repaired by welding or metal stitching, care
shall be taken to ensure that the integrity of the equipment is not significantly impaired so as to degrade the
type of protection, in particular, that it remains capable of withstanding the impact test and the appropriate
level of overpressure.
B.1.2 Joints
If damaged or corroded joint faces are to be machined, the mechanical strength and operation of the
component shall not be impaired the degree of ingress protection affected.
Spigoted joints are normally provided to achieve close tolerance location. This, machining the male part
will require addition of metal to, and the machining of, the female part (or vice versa) to retain the location
properties of the joint. If only one part is damaged, that part may be restored to its original dimensions by
the addition of metal and re-machining. The addition of metal shall be by electroplating, sleeving or welding
but metal spraying techniques which have a bond strength less than 40MPa are not recommended.
B.1.3 Shafts and housings

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If shafts and bearing housings are to be reclaimed, this shall be carried out by the use of metal spraying or
sleeving techniques. Welding may be appropriate with due regard to the limitations of this technique.
B.1.4 Sleeve bearings
Sleeve-bearing surfaces may be reclaimed by electroplating, metal spraying or welding (except MMA)
techniques.
B.1.5 Rotors and stators
If rotors and stators are to be lightly skimmed to remove eccentricities and surface damage after consultation
with the manufacturer, the resultant increased air gap between rotor and class of the machine.
Skimmed or damaged stator cores shall be subject to a “flux-test” to ensure that there are no remaining hot
spots which could infringe the temperature classification or cause subsequent damage to the stator windings.
for the proposed addition.

5.6.5. Check electrical

The equipment after repairing a part or all, then electrical test will be applied, preferably equipment has
been assembled, the following test:
a, Measure winding resistance should be done at room temperature. In the case of 3-phase windings, the
resistance of 3-phases must balance.
b, Check Insulation resistance: applied voltage to measure the resistance between phases-phase and between
the phases to earth, between windings with additional equipment attached to the windings and between the
additional equipment-earth. The measured voltage is 500VDC minimum.
For devices to be rewound, the entire measuring insulation resistance is not lower than 20MΩ at 20 ° C
with voltage up to 660V.
c, High-voltage Test suitable with related standards applied between windings to earth, between windings
where possible, and between windings with additional equipment attached to the windings.
d, Dielectric strength test for type of protection Ex “e” and Ex “n” will comply with the requirements of
specific product standards. If the specific product standards without such requirements, dielectric strength
test will be maintained at least for 1 minute test voltage as follows:
- With under 90v peak, then 500V RMS will be applied.
- For these drying resistor device, test voltage will be (1000+ 2Un), V is the rated voltage Un.
- Where peak voltage over 90V then test voltage will be (1000+2U), V or 1500V RMS prior to higher
voltage, U rated voltage.
Allow replaced AC voltage testing by DC voltage testing. Testing DC voltage is equal to 170% values AC
RMS for winding insulation, or by 140% of the RMS alternating current testing for the case of clearance or
creepage is insulated environment.
For equipment includes electrically integral part, will testing separate the parts to the testing voltage suitable
for each portion. The transformer or similar equipment shall preferably be energized at rated supply voltage.
The supply current, secondary voltage and current shall be measured. The measured value shall be
compared with that derived from the manufacturer's data, where available, and in three-phase systems shall
be balanced in all phases. as far as is reasonable.
f, The machine shall be run at full speed and the cause of any untoward noise and/or vibration investigated
and corrected.
g, The stator windings of cage machines shall be energized at an appropriate reduced voltage, with the rotor
locked, to obtain between 75% and 125% of full-load current and to check balance on all phases.

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h, High-voltage (e.g.• 1000 V ac.11500 V-dc and above) and other specification equipment may require
additional tests. This shall be the subject of the repair or overhaul contract
The results of electrical testing / inspection shall be issued by a laboratory in the form of electrical laboratory
in the Annex. For each different type of device, different type of test will be apply (see separate samples
for each type of procedure for that category).
5.7. Workshop label marking after Repair / Overhaul
- If after repair, overhaul or modify the device is deviate with the label certification, marking label will be
removed until the device is corrected according to the certificate.

- If the device is changed during repair, overhaul, but it is still accordance with standards, workshop
identification will be like this:

The repairing does not affect the characteristics of explosion prevention is not required to be label.

Repaired and overhauled equipment shall be marked by workshop private label on the main part in a visible
place. Marking label shall be made by anti-corrosion material.

- Related marking: or

Note 1: This mark is to be used when either in accordance with standards but not the certification
document
Note 2: This mark is to be used only when the repair or reclamation is in accordance with this standard
and the repairer has sufficient evidence of full compliance with the certificationdocuments and/or
manufacturer's specification.
- The standard number "IEC 60079-19" or national equivalent;
- The name of the repairer or his registered trade mark and workshop certification, if any;
- The repairer's reference number relating to the repair;
- The date of the overhaul/repair.
The marking may be on a plate permanently attached to the repaired equipment.In the event of subsequent
repairs , the earlier repair/overhaul plate shall be removed, a record being made of all the markings on it.
Label the motor according to form (Label of repaired equipment) in Annex II.
- After the electrical equipment has been repaired, the mark “R” is attached to the body of the device in a
visible place and does not affect the structure as well as the explosion surface of the device.
This marking must be included in the report after image repairs to be handed over to the customer together
with all related repair documentation.
5.8. As built
Collect all documents relating to the repair to provide customer / user side of information including:
- Details of the damage was discovered errors.
- Full details of the Repair, Overhaul procedure.
- Detailed list of replacement or restored.
- List of supplies and spare parts were used together with the respectively certificates (certificates of origin,
stock only the quality and/ or certificates of conformance, certification and explosion prevention).
- The results of all the tests and experiments.
- Record all marks of previous repairs (if any)
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6. CONTROL OF NON – CONFORMING PRODUCT

- VSP M&ED shall maintain a system such that the customer or owner can be identified in the event of
repaired, overhauled or reclaimed Ex product later being found not to be complying with IECEx
requirements.
- VSP M&ED shall take action, appropriate to the degree of risk, where nonconforming product has been
supplied to a customer.
+ In any case of the non-conforming product, VSP M&ED have responsibility to recall and repair them
according internal procedure QT-HT-005 "Non-conforming product control".
+ In case of VSP M&ED can't repair, we will cancel their Ex. Certificate and inform the client about Non-
conforming product. Recommendation "Do not apply this equipment in hazardous area" in the final
report.
- VSP Mechanical & Energy shall liaise with the ExCB responsible for the issue of our Certificate of
Conformity.
For all non-conforming products that have been released, VSP M&ED shall maintain records of:
- Serial numbers or identification of product supplied (Control number).
- The customer who received the product.
- The action taken to inform customers and the relevant ExCB.
- The action taken to implement corrective and preventative action;
- Actions and communications taken with a relevant regulator (whenever applicable)

7. RECORDS ARCHIVE
Records must be kept of serviced Ex equipment that are serviced in conformity with the requirements of
OD 314-5 and IEC 60079-19. As a minimum, records shall be kept for 10 years.

8. ANNEX

8.1. ANNEX I: FORMS USING TO REPAIR ELECTRICAL Ex EQUIPMENT

MB-DI069-01a – OVERHAUL& REPAIR DATASHEET
MB-DI069-01b – OVERHAUL& REPAIR DATASHEET
MB-DI069-02 – PRELIMINARY EXTERNAL INSPECTION SHEET
MB-DI069-03 – DETAIL INTERNAL INSPECTION SHEET
MB-DI069-04 – LIST OF MATERIAL AND SPARE PARTS FOR REPAIR WORK
MB-DI069-05 –TEST SHEET FOR OVERPRESSURE OF FLAMEPROOF EXPLOSION
MB-DI069-06 – MECHANICAL CHECKS
MB-DI069-07 – ELECTRICAL TEST
MB-DI069-08 – TEST SHEET FOR SPARE PART

8.2. ANNEX II: LABEL OF REPAIRED EQUIPMENT

8.3. ANNEX III: TECHNICAL STANDARD ACCORDING TO IEC-60079

SECTION I: FLAMEPROOF JOINT INSPECTION
SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF CREEPAGE DISTANCES AND CLEARANCES

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