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Explosion Protection for EnginesPassive Explosion Proof Diesel Engine Kits

ATEX compliant Pyroban explosion proof kits are available for electronic and mechanical diesel engines operating in Zone 2 hazardous area.

Our hazardous area consulting service provides professional advice and support to help our customers identify the areas in which they require the engine.

explosion proof diesel engineA TYPICAL ZONE 2 PYROBAN KIT

  • SVG or SVH inlet shutdown valve which shuts engine down if engine overspeeds and contains integral IIA gas group inlet flame arrestor
  • Water cooled exhaust gas cooler which limits surface and exhaust temperatures to the specified temperature class
  • Water cooled exhaust flexible which maintains temperature class whilst insulating engine vibration / movement. Fits between the engine’s water cooled Turbo charger and the exhaust gas cooler.
  • Spark arrestor which stops hot carbon particles exiting the system
  • Crankcase / Airbox breather flametrap
  • Pyroban Exd flameproof alternator
  • Pyroban Exe increased safety battery
  • Exhaust flame arrestor which is a heavy, maintenance intensive component used to prevent flames reaching atmosphere from the exhaust system

Explosion proof Zone 2 solutions are usually possible for diesel engines spanning 15 bhp to 2500 bhp.

Supplied in a comprehensive kit format the kits can be fitted by:

  • Experienced Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)’s with a quality procedure in place
  • Engine distributors
  • Equipment users
  • Pyroban engineers

Providing a quality system is in place, your will not need 3rd party approval for the installation.

For more information, please contact us.

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