GUV-I 8594

GUV information

Sample collection means of

protection when working in
the field of wastewater
treatment plants
Edition January 2005

Publisher
Bundesverband the Unfallkassen
Fockenstein Strae 1, 81539
Munich www.unfallkassen.de
Edition January 2005
Prepared by the Section
"Disposal" of the Federation the
Accident Insurers (BUK) in
collaboration with the BG expert
committee "chemistry", Subject: 62
explosion, Kurfrstenanlage,
69115 Heidelberg.
Order no. GUV-I 8594 to reflect, vom
competent accident insurance, see
penultimate cover.

Sample collection means of

protection when working in the
field of wastewater treatment
plants

Application of this Sample collection

The Section "Disposal" of the Federation the Accident Insurers (BUK) has this
collection of examples of sewage systems that were previously in the Blue Print
(07/2000) listed under point 4.1 in the current collection of examples of the
explosion protection regulations, created as a separate booklet. *)
You gives the entrepreneur a help, its obligation under 5 of the operating
instructions (air) comply dividing hazardous areas into zones.

Explosionsschutzmanahmen
For to determine the nature and extent of the measures in potentially hazardous
areas is to Annex 4 of the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and the
"Explosion protection rules - (EX-RL) "(GUV-R 104) referenced. This can for
example under the In-ternet www.hvbg.de be viewed at BGR 104th
For some common key terms here the definitions (see 2 of the Ordinance on
Industrial Safety and Section B of the "explosion protection rules") stated:

Explosionsfhige Atmosphere:
Explosive Atmosphereist is a mixture of air and flammable gases, vapors, mists or
dusts under atmospheric conditions in which the combustion process after ignition
transfers to the entire unburned mixture ( 2 (8) Industrial Safety Ordinance).
Note: As atmospheric conditions apply Here total pressures from 0.8
bar to 1.1 bar and the mixture temperature of -20 C to +60 C.

*) The above version 07/2000 has been amended slightly editorial. Furthermore, were the No.
3.7 a, 3.10 and 3.11 materially changed.

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Explosive Atmosphere:
Explosive atmosphere (pea) is an explosive atmosphere occurring in such amount
(danger threatening amount) that special protective measures for the
maintenance of protection of safety and health of workers or others are required
( 2 (9) Reliable safety regulation).

Imminent Danger Quantity:

More than 10 liters of explosive atmosphere as cohesive group have to be
considered in closed rooms, regardless of the room size is always a hazardous
explosive atmosphere. Smaller quantities can already be potentially hazardous if,
when they are in close proximity to people. Even in periods of less than about 100
m3 already a smaller amount than 10 liters must be regarded as hazardous. A
rough estimate can be made by the rule of thumb that in such rooms explosive
atmosphere by more than a ten-thousandth of the space volume must be
considered as potentially hazardous if, eg in
a space of 80 m3 8 liters. However, this does not infer that
then the entire space as a hazardous applies, but only part of the area, may occur
in which an explosive atmosphere (see Section 1.3.4.1 of the explosion E-rule
[GUV-R 104, previously GUV 19.8]).

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Explosionsgefhrdeter Range:
A hazardous is an area that may occur in which an explosive atmosphere. One
area that is not expected to in which an explosive atmosphere in an amount such
that special protective measures are needed shall not be considered a hazardous
area ( 2 (10) Betriebssicherheitsver Regulation).
Ztions classification of hazardous Areas
The following zoning applies to areas where arrangements set out in 3, 4 and
6 of the Ordinance on Industrial Safety must be taken. This classification
provides the scope of the aforementioned measures to be taken according to
Annex 4, section A Regulation.
Explosionsgefhrdete Ranges of frequency and duration of the occurrence of an
explosive atmosphere in zones:
Zone 0

is an area in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture

of air and flammable gases, vapors or mists or for long periods or
frequently.

Zone 1

ist is an area where at times during normal operation form an explosive

atmosphere as a mixture of air and flammable gases, vapors or mists.

Zone 2

is an area in which under normal operation a dangerous explosive

atmosphere as a mixture of air and flammable gases, vapors or mists
or not normally occurs only briefly.

Zone 20

is an area that constantly in the explosive atmosphere in the form of

a cloud of combustible dust in the air for long periods or frequently.

Zone 21

ist is an area where at times during normal operation form an

explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud in the air corresponds
haltenem combustible dust.

Zone 22

is an area in which under normal operation a potentially explosive

atmosphere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is not
normally occur or only briefly.

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The following sample collection may be used as a decision aid for classifying
potentially explosive areas into zones.

Sample collection
(Excerpt from the foreword the explosion protection regulations)
The listed in each example measures are taken into account for the normal
operation, but also failures. They can serve as decision support in the selection of
the nature and extent of the measures for the prevention of explosion hazards.
For first and repeated startup and shutdown of a plant and the explosion
protection in common areas available via openings to hazardous areas in
conjunction, special considerations apply.
Under Section D 1 the explosion protection rules "basis for the assessment of the
risk of explosion", the decision of whether and how likely an explosive
atmosphere may occur, given off by the circum-stances and must always refer to
this particular case. Therefore, when applied to investigate the collection of
examples, always check to be assessed in the case matches the occurrence of
an explosive atmosphere in the amount and the probability with which the
example of the underlying facts of the matter.
Deviations from the Sample collection requirements specified in the amendments
to the zone or its extension is possible.
In the sample collection zone expansions are given in column 5 in meters. It is
assumed that the g.e.A. approximately spherical shape around the discharge
point, wherein the outlet point is propagated to see-as the center of the sphere
radius. Possible deviations are especially mentioned. Proximity is the imme-diate
vicinity of the discharge point. The radius of the immediate area is 0.5 m.
For surface sources the zone is usually caused by an envelope with
Verrundungsradius specified.

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In cases where hazardous areas (zones) measures to E 1 of the explosion

protection regulations (GUV-R 104, previously GUV 19.8) are reduced or
eliminated, consider the following:

In the opinion of the Technical Committee "Chemistry", Subject "Explosion"

mentioned in column 5 of the sample collection extensions of zones shall be
used optimally for the measures to E 1 (column 4). This should be considered
in the required assessment of the individual case.

Particularly clearly this issue is by applying the protective measure

"Technical ventilation" (Section 1.3.4.2 E of explosion protection rules
[GUV-R 104, previously GUV 19.8])

Wie shown in Section E 1.3.4 of explosion protection rules, an optimal design

of the ventilation system is possible only if the expected maximum amount
leaking substances and the other conditions are known or can be estimated
reliably.

In the examples, referring only to the vicinity of the equipment, the interior of the
apparatus requires a separate assessment.
The e specified in sections 1.3.1 to 1.3.3 of the e explosion protection rules
prerequisites of explosion protection must always be met, and they are not in
the examples mentioned.
Notes to tables:
First In the presence mentioned in column 2 of the plant or processes in column
3 shall different apparatus or process-related conditions or features or
comments occur [a), b), c), ..., 1, 2, 3, ...]. Among these points is indicated to
what extent the occurrence of a hazardous explosive atmosphere (pea) is
expected.
Second For the case that, with g.e.A. must be calculated, is mentioned in column
4 whether in the plant protection measures by E 1 (Avoid explosive atmosphere) are applied.

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Third Can safeguard measures as E 1 (column 4) are not or not fully carried out,
are protective measures to E 2 (Avoidance of ignition sources), depending on
the applicable zone, necessary.
4th Is avoiding g.e.A. and no ignition sources in accordance with the respective
zone possible, protective measures for E 3 (Constructive explosion
protection) necessary and indicated in column 6.
The TLV is generally two to three orders of magnitude below the lower explosion
plosionsgrenze (LEL). If increased health reasons technical measures must be
carried out in areas the probability of occurrence and the extent of a potential
explosive atmosphere are indeed significantly reduced, an at least briefly
exceeded the LEL can there-by but not always be excluded. This is especially
true for dust when dust deposits can form. To that fact in the collection of
examples of the explosion protection regulations referenced.

Explanation of the example used in the collection Abbreviations

no

Protective measures to E 1, E 2 and E 3 are not required. gR

Protective measures for e 2 are carried out throughout the room.

Expansion
to
zones

The Numerical data for the extension of the zone is always in meters
vpurchase. Provided that no particular form of words From the
geometric expansion of the zone is made, the number means the
radius of a sphere around the source for the formation of explosive
atmospheres (exit point of flammable substances or the like).

g.e.A

explosive Atmosphere.

b) as a)

means in column 3 (features, comments / conditions) the same facts

as in a) specified. In column 4, but another protective measure is
provided and thus investments in column 5 in a different zoning than
a); may they can even be omitted.

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The term the individual protective measures (E ...) corresponds to the contents list
of the EX-RL and is used in the following table.
I 1.1

Vermeiden or restriction of substances, The explosive

Mixtures to are able to form

Preventing E 1.2 oder limiting the formation of explosive

Mixtures inside of appliances
E1.2.1

Konzentrationsbegrenzung

E1.2.2

Inertisieren

E1.2.2.1

Inerting explosive atmosphere of flammable gases and

vapors

E1.2.2.2

Inerting flammable STube

E1.2.2.3

Inerting hybrid Mixtures

E1.2.3

Application of Vakuum-/Unterdruckfahrweise

E1.3

Verhindern or restricting the formation of a hazardous explosive

atmosphere in the vicinity of equipment

E1.3.1

Vexperienced technical measures design and spatial

Arrangement the operating systems

E1.3.2 Tightness of equipment

E1.3.2.1

Permanently technically tight Apparatuses

E1.3.2.2

Technical density equipment

E1.3.2.3

Apparatuses with operational spills of flammable substances

E1.3.3

Pheck the equipment for tightness

E1.3.4

Ventilation measures

E1.3.4.1

Natural Ventilation

E1.3.4.2 Technical ventilation (ventilation) E

1.3.4.3

Object extraction

E1.4

Monitoring the concentration around

Apparatuses

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E1.4.1

Gaswarnanlagen which trigger an alarm

E1.4.2 gas detection systems with automatic triggering of circuits

E1.4.3

Gaswarnanlagen with automatic triggering of emergency functions

E1.5

Measures for eliminating dust in the area

Sdeaf leading equipment and container

E2.3.6

Statische Electricity

E3

Konstruktiver explosion

E3.1

Explosionsfeste Method of construction

E3.1.1

Explosionsdruckfeste Method of construction

E3.1.2 Explosion pressure shock resistant design

E3.2 Explosion pressure relief
E3.3

Explosionsunterdrckung

E3.4

Verhindern of explosion propagation

E3.4.1

Flame arresters for gases, vapors and mists

Explanations are comprised the "explosion protection rules" (GUV-R 104,

previously GUV 19.8). This can for example on the Internet at www.hvbg.de BGR
104 are under eingese-ing.

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Breakdown of Sample collection

1

Abwater drainage

1.1

Enclosed spaces, where waste is stored, and the interior of vessels,

tanks and pipes closed derivation of systems (eg pumps templates,
sumps, tunnels, rain basins, storage sewers, manholes, are vented
to the pressure tubes, Dkerbauwerke)

1.2 From Wastewater -carrying Means (e.g. channels, Pressure pipelines Run
through manholes, crash structures, deep open channels [T> 2
m])
1.3

Facilities, which can be brought about with the openings mentioned

in 1.1 devices in combination (eg rooms with dry-installed sewage
pump-set or closed drainage systems, access to rainwater tanks or
reservoirs)

Sewage treatment

2.1

Aboveground Facilities in the inlet area of waste water treatment

were that flows through wastewater (eg intake structures,
computational building sand traps in buildings)

2.2

The interior of vessels, tanks and wires and umschlos Sene-spaces

that are traversed by sewage sludge or waste water or sewage
sludge which is located (eg, encapsulated by the investor parts,
enclosed basins and channels, sumps, valves and distribution
structures)

2.3

Rooms,Tuese can be brought about with the openings under 2.2

devices mentioned in conjunction (eg building with closed channels
and sealed system parts, engine rooms on completed covered
sumps, rooms with opening sludge template containers)

2.4

Open-end parts outdoors

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Sludge

3.1

Closed digester

3.2 rooms, which are filled with sludge or septic or water flows through these
media (eg Faulschlamm/Faulwasser- bay, thickener)
3.3

Facilities, the digester gas leading technical equipment included (eg

Gasleitungen, fittings, Meters)

3.4

Faulgas leading technological equipment, the operation or

WMaintenance be opened (eg, gas filters, desulfurizer, Dryer)

3.5

Facilities, The traps contain

3.6

Areas open into the gas pressure relief

3.7

Gasbehlter for biogas

3.8

Gasfackeln

3.9

Gasentschwefler

3.10

Faulgasbetriebene Devices (e.g. gas machines Brenner)

3.11

Fan and compressors for biogas

3.12 pressure regulator for biogas

3.13

Facilities, where sludge is de-watered

3.14

Areas is stored in which dewatered sludge

3.15

Sludge dryer and spaces in which dried sludge is stored

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Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

Abwassertechnische
Facilities

To Scope and definitions laid see UVV

"Sewage Plant" GUV-V C5 (previously GUV
7.4).

Drainage

In the sewerage systems in normal operation

with the occurrence of geA expected (eg,
vapors from flammable liquids [adoption to
100 gallons of gasoline or other relevant
materials], digester gas formation).
For extreme interference or addition of
pure oxygen, additional protective
measures are required.

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Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

1.1

Enclosed spaces in which

waste water is stored, and
the interior of vessels,
tanks and pipes closed
purge systems (eg
Pumpenvor documents,
sumps, tunnels, storm
tanks, storage sewers,
manholes te be in the
pressure pipes vented,
culvert construction works).

a) Above the liquid with the up-take is a geA

expected (eg, vapors from flammable
liquids and / or biogas)

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 1: gR

no

E 1.3.4.2

Zone 2: gR

no no

1.2

Vom wastewater durchflos

Sene-devices (eg
channels, Druckrohrleituntions Run through
manholes, Absturzbauworks, deep open
channels [T>2 m]).

b) as a)
c) as a)

E 1.3.4.2
E 1.4.3

(No, in the near zone 1 acc. E

1.4 point s)

In carrying Abwasserein municipal facilities

can plant and operating equipment will be
flooded as intended:
no
a) in non-ventilated facilities above the liquid
no
with the occurrence
a g.e.A. expected (eg, through vapors of
flammable liquids). Natural ventilation is
obstructed (eg by gas-tight or Surface water
sealed manhole covers);

Zone 1: gR

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Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

b) adequate natural ventilation

is given. The formation of a g.e.A. e.g. by
vapors from flammable liquids
not or only briefly is ex-pected;

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 2: gR

no

E 1.3.4.2

no

no

E 1.3.4.1

no

no

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 2: gR

no

c) The ventilation system is designed so that

above the liquid with the occurrence of a
geA to be expected.

1.3

Spaces that can be

openings associated with
these facilities under 1.1
combined (eg sewage
pump-rooms with drypositioned or closed
purge systems, access
to rainwater tanks or
Storage areas).

When Open as mentioned under 1.1 A

devices is the formation of a geA not be
excluded.
When repairs or maintenance
(See Section E 5):
a) The opening is intended tightly closed and
opened only with special auxiliary agents;
b) The opening is closed as intended;

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Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

c) The opening is closed as intended,

but not sealed;

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 1: 1 m to opening
Zone 2: gR

no no

d) as c);

E 1.3.4.2

Zone 2: 1 m to any
opening: Other Area

no no

e) as c);

E 1.3.4.2
E 1.4.3

f) as c) but with the suction under

Mentioned in paragraph 1.1 devices.

E 1.3.4.1

no gem in the vicinity of

Zone 2. I 1.4 point s)
no

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Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

Sewage treatment

With the occurrence of a g.e.A. by vapors from

flammable liquids can be expected especially in
the inlet areas of wastewater treatment plants.
The formation of a g.e.A. by vapors from
flammable liquids can be excluded after a
wastewater treatment (eg in aerated grit
chambers, aeration tanks or other facilities with
intensive technical or natural ventilation) has
been performed.
Digester gases by long-distance transport in
the sewer or long residence times of the
wastewater or Klrschlam-mes in the
wastewater treatment plant occur.

2.1

Aboveground facilities in
the entry area of
wastewater treatment
plants, which flows
through wastewater (eg,
intake structures,
computational building
sand-catches in
buildings).

For flume closed and sealed

Plant parts, see 2.2:
no

Zone 1: gR

no

a) In the inlet area of wastewater treatment

plants above the liquid with the occurrence
of geA (Eg due to vapors from flammable
liquids and / or digester gas) is expected;

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Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

b) as a);

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 1: in the channel

Zone 2: gR

no no

c) as a);

E 1.3.4.2

Zone 2: gR

no

d) as a);

E 1.3.4.2
E 1.4.3

2.2

The Interior of vessels,

a) Above the liquid with the up-take is a geA
tanks and pipes and
expected (eg, vapors from flammable
enclosed spaces that are
liquids and / or biogas);
of wastewater and sewage
sludge by-incorporated or
b) as a);
in which waste
or sewage sludge-being
det (eg encapsulated plant
c) as a).
components, closed
basins and channels,
sumps, slide and
distribution structures).

No, according to the shortrange zone 2. I 1.4 point s)

no

Zone 1: gR

no

E 1.3.4.2

Zone 2: gR

no no

E 1.3.4.2
E 1.4.3

No, according to the shortrange zone 2. I 1.4 point s)

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Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

2.3

Spaces that brought about see Case examples in 1.3

openings with the under
2.2-mentioned institutions
in connection is to (eg
building with closed Gerintion and sealed system
parts, machinery spaces
over covered sumps,
rooms with opening
sludge template
containers) can.

2.4

Open parts of the plant

in
Free

no

no

Yourch the given ventilation, formation of a

geA not expected.

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Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

Sludge

The produced in enclosed digesters biogas is

collected in septic tanks and head derived, and
possibly processed, stored, used or flared. For
open digester is 3.2.

3.1

Closed septic tank

no

Zone 1: entire gas

system

no no

E 1.3.1

no

3.1.1

A g.e.A. may occur in the digester through air

infiltration and its environs by leakage of
sewer gas.
In the normal range a slight positive pressure
to prevent the digester head penetration of air
and thus the formation of a geA in the digester:
a) during the lowering of negative pressure
can
Sludge level arise;
b) The formation of negative pressure
(penetration of air) is prevented (for
example, through normal operation of mud
and overflow
Pressure or level monitoring with
triggering emergency functions, eg Close
of indulgences).

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Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

3.1.2

Escape digester gas through pipes leading

into the digester is prevented. (eg level
monitoring with triggering emergency
functions or permanently effective closure of
the lines with water or mud)

E 1.3.1

no

no

3.1.3

After opening of the septic tank or partcompletely emptied with a g.e.A. the digestion
container and can be expected in the
environment:
a) After opening, or if the air
Draining of slurry (e.g. about the
Emergency overflow or floating scum
deliver can occur);

no

Zone 0: gR over mud-mirror

no

b) as a), for natural ventilation;

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 1: gR over mud-mirror

no

c) as a), with technical ventilation;

E 1.3.4.2

Internally

Zone 2: gR over mud-mirror

no no
Zone 0: gR over mud-mirror
d) During the repression of g.e.A. by newly
formed sewer gas into the atmosphere.

no

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Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

In the surrounding area

a) opening directly to the outside;

no

Zone 1: 1 m to exit
opening
Zone 2: additional 2 to m
Outlet

no

b) opening into rooms;

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 1: gR
Zone 2: 1 m openings
Space

no

E 1.3.4.2

Zone 2: gR

no no

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 1: gR in the shaft

Zone 2: 3 m shaft to top
edge

no

c) as b)
d) opening to open shafts outdoors
(E.g. scum pit);

e) as d).

E 1.3.4.2

Zone 2: gR in the shaft

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Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

3.2

Spaces that are filled with It must match the outgassing and formation of
sludge or septic or water
a g.e.A. expected to be:
flowed-through from these
media (eg digester
schlamm/Faulwasser- bay, a) enclosed spaces;
thickener).

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 1: gR
Zone 2: 1 m to openings of
enclosed space

no

Zone 2:
b) as a);

E 1.3.4.2

c) open pits or tanks.

E 1.3.4.1

no no
Zone 2 gR:
gR

3.3

Rooms, the digester gas

leading technical
equipment included (eg
gas lines, fittings,
gauges).

Digester gas leading technical equipment

are technically tight and mechanically,
chemically and thermally stable:

no no

a) in unventilated rooms;

no

b) in rooms with continuous natural

Ventilation.

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 2: gR

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no

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Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

3.4

Digester gas Leading

technical equipment to be
opened for operation or
maintenance (eg, gas
filter-entschwef LER,
dryer).

In the Is the formation of a inner g.e.A.

expected by inflow of air:
a) after the opening;

no

Zone 0: Inside no

no no

b) as a) but after inerting before

Open;

E 1.2.2
no

no no

c) as a) but after eliminating g.e.A. by

aeration;

E 1.3.4.2

d) During the repression of g.e.A. by

Fermentation gases into the atmosphere.

no

Is in the area with the formation of a g.e.A.

expected by leakage of sewer gas.
e) opening directly to the outside;

Zone 0: Inside

no

Zone 1: 1 m to exit
opening
Zone 2: additional 2 to m
Outlet

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Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

f) Opening to rooms;

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 1: 3 m to exit
opening
Zone 2: gR

no

g) as f);

E 1.3.4.2

Zone 2: 3 m at outlet
opening

no no

h) as f) but inerting before opening;

E 1.2.2

no

no

i) After closing an g.e.A. in the

Interior with sewer gas into the open
displaced.

no

Zone 1: 1 m to exit
opening
Zone 2: additional 2 to m
Outlet

3.5

Facilities, the steam

traps contain

When drainage valves open or What server

closures with the formation of a
g.e.A. occur as a result of breakdown or drying
out of the water as a result of closures or
misuse:

no
E 1.3.4.1

a) for discharge into enclosed spaces;

Zone 1: gR
Zone 2: 1 m to openings of
enclosed space
Zone 2: gR

25

E 1.3.4.2
b) as a);

no

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Lfd. No.

Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

c) discharge into the open air;

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 1: 1 m to exit
opening
Zone 2: additional 2 to m
Outlet

no

d) The use of closed drainage systems, locks

with dual check valves or drainage point is
a gas outlet prevented.

E 1.3.1

no

no

Which opens directly to the outside

overpressure
reliefs.

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 1: 1 m to exit
opening
Zone 2: additional 2 to m
Outlet

no

3.6

Areas in the gas

overpressure reliefs
merge

Lfd. No.

Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

3.7

Gas tanks for biogas

a) Outdoor established membrane gas holder

with steel casing.
Steel casing in the upper containerrange (above the diaphragm) with pressure
equalizing openings provided, but
otherwise technically permanently sealed.
The membrane being grounded. Your
Surface is <10 8 ohms or
resistance
a surface resistivity of> 10 8 Ohm
its thickness <2 mm and it is on the inside
moist all over.

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 1: air space between

Membrane and steel
wrapping and
1 m to exit
fdischarg
openings
Zone 2: eMore
to 2 m
Austrittsfdischarge
E 2.3.6 openings

no

b) free-standing bell gas tank

E 1.3.4.1

no
Zone 1: 1 m leading to the
gas portion of the
container
Zone 2: 6 m to the case down
1m

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 1: 5 m to possible
no
Exit points
Zone 2: a) for vessels up
100 m3 of
container capacity
6 m projection
b) in containers
M 10 100 m3 of
container projection

c) free-standing high pressure gas

containers
(See DVGW - G 433)

27

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Lfd. No.

Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

3.8

Gas flares

E 3.4.1
a) The flashback of the flame in the gas
supply line is prevented by a flame arrestor;

no

no

E 1.3.1

no

no

E 1.3.1

no

no

no

no

b) continuing to flow of gas into the

environment with non burning flame is
prevented by an automatic shut-off device,
in conjunction with self-acting ignition and
flame control;
c) In the gas torches with enclosed flame
space is ensured that before ignition
sufficient Luftsp-ment of the flame space
is achieved and that the gas supply is not
opened by said ignition-effective.

a) Entschweflern that are opened for

maintenance, see 3.4;
3.9

Gasentschwefler

b) Entschweflern with added air is the

formation of a geA prevented by
appropriate control and surveillance of the
air supply;

E 1.3.1
E 1.4.2

Lfd. No.

Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

c) with a mass Entschweflern which heats

during the regeneration itself, the ignition
is prevented by Temperatur-monitoring
and interruption of the air supply;

E 1.3.1

no

no

no

Zone 1

E 3.4.1
E 3.1

no

E 3.4.1

d) desulfurizer, which may be a source of

ignition, and in which an inflow of geA not
excluded. In the
Inlets and outlets by flame-failsafe valves
are available. Explosion resistant (6 bar).

3.10

Digester gas-powered
machines and gas
burners

3.10.1

Affairs von machines and

gas burners

E 1.2.1
Formation of g.e.A. by special design
measures to prevent (eg Gasmaschi machines,
which meet the requirements of Annex I to
Directive 98/37/EC (formerly 89/392/EEC gas
burner) and that / the requirements of Annex I
of Directive 90/396 EC or the DIN EN 746-2
"Industrial Thermoprozessan documents"
match). In the gas line, in front of the institution,
is one flame-proof equipment.

29

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Lfd. No.

Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

3.10.2

Environment established in
areas of gas engines and
burners

as 3.10.1

E 1.3.1
E 1.3.4.1
E 1.3.2.1

no

no

3.11

Blowers and
compressors for
fermentation gases

no no

Zone 1

no

Zone 1

E 3.1
E 3.4.1

3.11.1
Affairs of fans and
Verpoetn

Inside, with the formation of a g.e.A.

expected by sucking air (eg the vacuum
safety).
a) blowers and compressors that the
requirements of category 2 of Directive
94/9/EC.
b) fan and compressor do not fully meet the
requirements of category 2 of Directive
94/9/EC.
Explosion resistant (6 bar).
In the inlet and outlet lines flame-failsafe
valves are available.

Lfd. No.

Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

3.11.2

Environment established in a) Plant technically permanently sealed.

areas of blowers and
compressors
b) Investment technically tight, directed flow
of cooling air to the engine against
possible exit points.

E 1.3.2.1

no

no no

E 1.3.2.2
E 1.3.4.1

Zone 2: In the vicinity of each

exit point

c) system can not be as close to technically

seen.
Gas Detector coupled with technical
Ventilation.

E 1.4.2
E 1.3.4.2

Zone 2: Whole Space

d) system can not be seen to be technicallytight.

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 1: 1 m to each
Exit points
Zone 2: Whole Space

3.11.3

Near set up outdoors

blowers and compressors

How 3.11.2, but:

Outdoors can as a result of weathering rates
against similar situations in rooms generally a
zone with low Geren requirements set or zones
nenausdehnung be reduced.

no

31

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Lfd. No.

Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

3.12

Pressure regulator for

biogas

a) Gas can leak from defective membrane

into a room;

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 1: gR
Zone 2: 1 m of space
around openings

no

b) as a);

E 1.3.4.2

Zone 2: gR

no no

c) as a), but discharge into the open air;

no

Zone 1: 1 m to exit
opening
Zone 2: additional 2 to m
Outlet

no

d) in addition to the safety diaphragm

Working diaphragm.

3.13

The formation of a g.e.A. is not expected.

RoomsWhere sludge is
de-watered

E 1.3.1
E 1.3.4.1

no

E 1.3.4.1

no
no

Lfd. No.

Example

Features / Notes / Requirements

Protective
measures
nach E1

Stipulationsg of the
zones (Zndquellenver
avoidance by E 2)

Protectiv
e tailortook
nach E 3

(Sp.1)

(Sp. 2)

(Sp. 3)

(Sp. 4)

(Sp. 5)

(Sp. 6)

3.14

Areas, which is stored

in
corresponding
wsserter sapropel

It with continued gas production to

rechnen, unless the sludge is conditioned with
lime:
no

no no

no

a) Outdoor storage e.g. (

Sludge storage bin or open
Container);
b) storing in a container (e.g. silo);

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 1: gR
Zone 2: 1 m to openings

c) as b);

E 1.3.4.2

Zone 2:

d) storing in a room (e.g., in an

Hall);

E 1.3.4.1

Zone 2 gR:

e) as d).

E 1.3.4.2

no no

gR

no
3.15

Sludge dryer and space, is In sludge drying plants with a g.e.A. likely
stored in which of dried
due to dust.
mud

33

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