Explosion-Proof Methanator; Methanator Specifications - Siemens Maxum II Service Manual

4.7.3

Explosion-Proof Methanator

The more recent version of the methanator is designed with an explosion proof/flameproof
enclosure as described in the
eliminates the need to maintain a pressurized methanator enclosure as well as reducing some
of the necessary safety measures required for maintenance of the Maxum II when a
methanator is installed.
Figure 4-20
For more information see the
(A5E02220442001)
edition-ii%3A-explosion-protection-safety-standards?lc=en-WW&pnid=17741).
4.7.4

Methanator Specifications

Table 4-2 Methanator
Parameter
Classification
Maximum Operation Temperature
Heater
Gas Supply
Ambient operating temperature for Methana‐
tor-equipped Maxum II
Maxum Edition II Detectors
Service Manual, May 2018, A5E42019847001
Safety Protection Principles section of this manual. This design
Explosion-proof Methanator
Maxum II Explosion Protection Safety Standards Manual
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/42017542/maxum-
Value
Non-Ex Methanator
n/a
400°C
115 or 230 VAC
H , 35-45 ml/minute
2
0 - 50°C
Flame Ionization Detector
4.7 Methanator
Ex Methanator
Ex d IIB+H2
400°C
115 or 230 VAC
H , 35-45 ml/minute
2
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