BS EN 14983:2007

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Equipment and protective systems for firedamp drainage
  4.1 General
  4.2 Borehole standpipes
  4.3 Drainage pipes for seals and stoppings
  4.4 Water separators at drainage points
  4.5 Firedamp pipes
       4.5.1 General requirements for firedamp pipes
       4.5.2 Measuring points for measuring equipment
             in firedamp drainage pipes
  4.6 Pressure vessels in firedamp drainage plant
  4.7 Exhausters
       4.7.1 Requirements for exhausters
       4.7.2 Reserve exhausters
       4.7.3 Location of exhausters
  4.8 Venting of the drained firedamp
  4.9 Explosion prevention systems for pipelines
       4.9.1 Explosion barriers
       4.9.2 Non-flammable firedamp vent pipe outlets and
             flame arrester outlets
       4.9.3 Reserve container and operating state
  4.10 Requirements for the design of electrical safety
       devices
  4.11 Electrostatic ignition risks
5 Instructions for installation and use
Annex A (informative) - Installation and use of firedamp
        drainage system
      A.1 General
      A.2 Work on firedamp pipes
      A.3 Measures to be taken when gas levels fall below
          or exceed limit values during firedamp drainage
      A.4 Failure or shutdown of exhausters
Annex B (informative) - Monitoring of firedamp drainage
        system
      B.1 Examination and inspection by competent persons
      B.2 Measurement of the drained firedamp mixture and
          pressure
          B.2.1 Measurements taken by hand
          B.2.2 Fixed monitoring equipment
      B.3 Documentation
      B.4 Firedamp circuit plan
Annex C (informative) - Requirements for location of
        exhausters
Annex D (informative) - Requirements for gas removal
        equipment for abandoned surface outlets
Annex E (informative) - Example for calculation of t[90]
        path
      E.1 General
      E.2 Example for calculation of t[90]-path
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this
         European Standard and the Essential Requirements
         of EU Directive 94/9/EC
Bibliography

Describes the requirements for equipment and protective systems for firedamp drainage at mines. It also contains requirements for the construction and monitoring of this equipment and protective systems.

This standard specifies the requirements for equipment for firedamp drainage. That equipment can consist of ventilators, pressure generators and safety facilities. This standard also specifies requirements for the installation and monitoring of this equipment.