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British Standard Specification for

Rotating electricaI rnachines
of particular types or
for particular applications
Part 16. Rotating electrical machines
with type of protection 'N'

Spécifications pour machines électriques tournantes

de types particuliers ou à usage particulier
Partie 16. Machines électriques tournantes
avec type de protection 'N'

Elektrische umlaufende Maschinen bestimmter

Ausführung oder für bestimmte Verwendungszwecke
Teil 16. Elektrische umlaufende Maschinen
der Schutzart N

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BS 5000 : Part 16 : 1985

Foreword

This revision of BS 5000 : Part 16 has been prepared under

the direction of the Power Electrical Engineering Standards
Committee. It supersedes the 1981 edition of BS 5000 :
Part 16, which is withdrawn, and now applies to rotating
electrical machines up to and including 15 k V instead of
just up to and including 11 kV.
This Part of BS 5000 sets out minimum requirements for
rotating electrical machines with type of protection 'N',
¡.e. non-sparking rotating electrical machines with surface
temperature limitationsfor use in hazardous areas designated
zone 2 as defined in BS 5345 : Part 1.
At present there is no corresponding international standard.
The International Electrotechnical Commission ( I EC) is
preparing a standard for apparatus with type of protection
'n' which may eventually be applicable to the type of
equipment specified in this standard.
Certification. Attention is drawn to the Health and Safety
a t Work, etc. Act 1974, the Factories Act 1961, the Mines
and Quarries Act 1954, the Regulations made under these
Acts, and also any other appropriate statutory requirements
or Byelaws. These place responsibility for complying with
specific safety requirements on the manufacturer and the
user. Further information relating to the requirements for
certification of apparatus used in applications other than
Group I (mining) or explosive processing and manufacture,
is provided in BS 5345 : Part 1. BS 5345 : Part 7 is the
appropriate standard for the installation and maintenance
of type 'N' apparatus.
'
Users of this British Standard are advised to consider the
desirability of third party certification of product
conformity with this British Standard. Enquiries as to the
availability of the third party certification schemes will be
forwarded by BSI to the Association of Certification
Bodies,

Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself

confer immunity from legal obligations.

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Contents

Page
Foreword Inside front cover
Committees responsible Back cover

Specification
1 Scope i
2 Definition s
3 General L
4 Enclosures 2
5 Terminal arrangement 2
6 Radial air gap 4
7 Cage windings 4
8 Bearing seals and shaft seals 4
9 Ventilation systems 4
10 Surface temperature limitation 5
11 Auxiliary devices 5
12 Earth terminals 5
13 Marking 6

Appendix
A Information recommended to be given with
enquiry and order 7

Tables
1 Minimum clearances and creepage distances for
compound filled cable sealing and dividing boxes
for voltages above 660 V 3
2 Minimum clearance and creepage distances for
auxiliary terminals other than stud terminals 3
3 Assumed voltage rating of neutral points 4
4 Clearances between fan and stationary parts
(unless both machined) 5
5 Minimum connection capacity of earth terminals 6

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 The mechanical strength of the enclosure shall comply
with 22.4.3 of BS 5501 :Part 1 : 1977, with the exception
. _ ..materi-i
that the tests on parts made of .plastics a shall be
BS 5000 : Part 16 : 1985 carried out at 20 f 5 OC.
NOTE. Attention it drawn to the fact that certain applications may
necessitatemore stringent requirements.

Specif¡cation 4.3 Circulating currents

1 scope Precautionsshall be taken where necessary to guard against
the occurrence of sparks due to the presence of circulating
This Part of ES 5000 specifies design and construction currents caused by stray magnetic fields.
requirements for rotating electrical machines with type of
NOTE. Precautionsmay include the provision of bonding between
protection 'N', ¡.e. those which are non-sparking in normal pans of the enclosure and the provision of an adequate number Of
operation and which have surface temperature limitations. bolts for bdted parts of enclosures.' ~

Machines having parts which may produce arcs or sparks are

not excluded if such parts are protected for use in the
5 Terminal arrangement
appropriate potentially explosive atmosphere. 5.1 Terminal boxes
This standard applies to rotating electrical machines for use 5.1.1 Rotating electrical machines for operation at voltages
on systems operatiog at voltages up to and including 15 kV. up to and including 660 V. Where fitted, terminal boxes
NOTE 1. Information recommended to be giwn with enquiry and shall provide a degree of protection not less than IP54 as
order Ir listed in appendix A.
classified in BS4999 :Part 105Terminal boxes for machines
NOTE 2. The titles of the publications referred to in this standard
having a degree of protection less than IP41 shall not be
are listed on the imide back cover.
open to the interior of the machine. Terminal boxes for
machines having a degree of protection of IP41 or higher
may be open to the interior of the machine, but the degree
2 Definition of protection of the terminal box shall not be reduced
below IP54 with respect to the exterior of the machine.
For the purposes of this Part of BS 5000, the following
definition applies. 5.1.2 Rotating electrical machines for operation at volta_oes
normal operation. A rotating electrical machine i s in above 660 V. Where fitted, terminal boxes, including
: normal operation when it conforms electrically and
- removable covers, shall be made of steel and shall provide a 1

mechanically with i t s design specification and i s used within degree of protection not less than IP54 as classified in L

the limits specified by the manufacturer. BS 4999 Part fíjsand shall b.e one of the following types,
as defined in BS4999 : Part 145.
NOTE. The limits specified by the manufacturer may include
persistent operational conditions such as stalled rotors and overloads. (a) phase insulated;
(b) phase separated;
(c! phase segregated;
3 General (d) air insulated.
In addition to the requirements specified in other clauses of
this standard rotating electrical machines with type of 5.2 Form of terminations
protection 'N' shall comply with BS 5000 : Part 99, except Terminations shall accept external connections readily with
for marking of the rating plate which shall be as specified in one of the following arrangements.
clause 13 of this standard.
(a) Conductors clamped to the terminals without
NOTE. Ifcertificationhsought,it i s not intended that the certifying . reducing the conductor cross-sectionalarea, in such a
authority should check compliance with BS 5000 : Part 99, but rhe
manufacturer should declare that the machine does comply with the manner that they are permanently gripped and secured
requirementrof that standard. against loosening and twisting and that the conract
A
,-.4 Enclosures p:essure i s maintained permanently.
(b) Terminals suitable for cable lugs, provided that the
4.1 Degree of protection
lugs can be secured against loosening and that the
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I4.1.1 Enclosures containing bare live metal shall provide B arrangement i s such that the contact pressure will be
degree of protection not less than IP 54 as classified in maintained permanently. Where this type of termination
BS 4999 : Part 105. Other enclosures shall provide a degree i s used, means shall be provided for preventing accidental
4 of protection not less !han IP 10, I reduction of clearances.
,VOTE. Attentionis drawn
to the fact that certain applications NOTE. This may be achieved by insulating the shanks of the lugs or
necessitate more &ingent requirements. For example, it is known by the use of insulating barriers at least as high as the terminals and
that high voltagewindings which are heavily contaminatedby of sufficient length to ensure maintenane of the required clearances
conducting substances may exhibit electrical discharge under and creepage distances when the lugs are in the least favourable
certain conditions. position.

it is essentialthat the user makes known the operating

5.3 Clearances and creepage distances
environmentalconditions to the manufacturer who will advise which
enclosureis appropriate andwhat, if any, special precautions need Electrical clearances and creepage distances, with the correct
to be taken by the user. terminations in position, shall comply with BS 4999 :
4.1.2 The design of joint faces and the details of gaskets, if t Part 145except that when pressure-containingterminal
1
any, shall recognize that the long term effectiveness of the 'boxes are fitted no reduction in the clearances or creepay
enclosure is of particular importance. I distances shall be permitted'. These clearances and creepage
distances shall apply independent of any insulation wliich
NOTE.To comply with this P?QUirement.i t i s essential that gasket
materials have adequate life for the application and the environment ___.-.
may be added and which is disturbed when the connection
and that they adhere to one of the mating surfaces only. If damaged
at any time, gaskets shwld be replaced.

4.2 Mechanicalstrength

'BS 4999 : Part 7 1 normally allows a reduction when agreed between manufacturer and purchaser.
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is broken. For voltage ratings in excess of 11O0 V, in the NOTE 1. For machines for operation at voltages u p t o and
case of air insulated terminal boxes, the comparative including 660 V, the connections may be brought out t o the main
terminal box.
tracking index of the insulation material shall be not less
than 175, as defined in BS 5901. Heater terminals in the same terminal box as the main
NOTE. Clearances and creepage distances are specified in 5.4 for terminals shall be shielded in such a manner that it shall be
cable sealing and dividing boxes, and in 5.7 for auxiliary terminal safe to connect or disconnect the main cables or other
arrangements. auxiliary cables while the heater circuit i s energized.
NOTE 2. This requires a minimum degree of protection of IP20,
A

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5.4 Cable sealing and dividing boxes as classified in BS 4999 Part 105'for the heater circuit with the box
open, together with any additional protection necessary to prevent
Where cable sealing and dividing boxes are fitted, accidental contact with the heater circuit by tools or loose cable
the clearances and creepage distances in air shall be in tails.
accordance with the dimensions given in the appropriate For stud terminals, the minimum clearance and creepage
\
i tables in BS 4999 :Part 145 and the boxes shall provide a distance shall be 6.3 mm and 11.2 mm respectively.
degree of protection not less than I P M as classified in For terminals other than stud terminals, the rated voltage
'i BS 4999 :Part 105 When the cable sealing and dividing box
is filled with compound, the clearances and creepage
of the auxiliary circuit and the comparative tracking index
of the terminal insulation material, as specified in BS 5901
distances shall comply with the values given in table 1. and given in table 2 shall be used in assessing clearances and
For rotating electrical machines for operation a t voltages creepage distances.
above 660 V. the cable sealing and dividing boxes shall be NOTE 3. In order to reduce the possibility of a n ignition hazard in
made of steel. the event of supply voltage breakthrough from a monitoring
instrument, which may be of unspecified quality, it is recommended
5.5 Cable entries that terminals for embedded temperature detectors and other
similar low voltage sensing devices should be rated a t not less than
For a l l forms of cable connection, it shall be possible to 250 V.
remove the rotating electrical machines without stressing
the cable or breaking any cable seal provided. Table 2. Minimum clearance and creepage distances
for auxiliary terminals other than stud terminals
5.6 Rotating electrical machines with loose leads
Where machines are provided with loose leads, sufficient Rated auxiliary Minimum Minimum creepage
circuit voltage clearance distance
length of loose lead shall be provided t o permit more than not exceeding in air
one reconnection to be made. Minimum comparative
NOTE.The form of connection used with loose leads, the provision tracking index
of any necessary insulation and the maintenance of clearances and 500 250 175 125
creepage distances required by 5.3 are t h e responsibility of the -
installer of t h e machine. V mm mm mm mm mm
12 O. 5 0.5 0.7 0.8 1.1
5.7 Auxiliary terminal arrangement 30 0.7 O. 7 0.9 1.1 1.4
Heater or other additional connections, where provided, 60 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.7
shall have rated voltages not exceeding 660 V and shall be 130 1.4 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.5
clearly identified. For rotating electrical machines for 250 2.3 2.3 2.8 3.4 4.0
operation a t voltages above 660 V the auxiliary connections 415 3.7 3.7 4.3 5.1 6.2
shall be brought out to a separate terminal box. 500 4.4 4.4 5.1 6.0 7.1
660 5.7 5.7 6.6 7.7 9.2

Table 1. Minimum clearances and creepage distances for compound filled

cable sealing and dividing boxes for voltages above 660 V
...
Rated voltage Clearances Creepage distances
not exceeding
Between Between phase Between Between phase
phases and earth phases and earth

kV mm mm mm mm
1.1 12.5 12.5 19.0 19.0
19.0 12.5 37.5 25.0

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25.0 19.0 63.0 31.5
37.5 25.0 90.0 45.0
45.0 31.5 110.0 55.0
50.0 35.0 120.0 60.0
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7 Cage windings
7.1 Rotor cage built from conductors connected to end
5.8 Neutral point connections rings
In the case of neutral point connections which are not Precautions shall be taken t o guard against incendive arcs or
intended for use as an alternative supply connection to the sparks during normal operation of the rotating electrical
machine, the cree page and clearance requirements',sha II be machine. In particular the joints between conductors and
determined from the assumed voltage ratings given in short-circuiting rings shall be brazed or welded and
table 3. compatible materials shall be used to enable high quality
joints to be made.
Sparks or arcs due to intermittent contact between
live bare conductors and other metal parts shall be
rating of neutral points prevented during normal Operation.
NOTE.Thé following recommendations should b e observed:
Supply Assumed voltage
voltage (a) the conductorsthroughout the length of the rotor core
neutral point should b e mechanically tight with respect to adjacent stampings;
(b) the whole rotor construction should b e such as to minimize
kV the risk of fracture of conductors, joints or short-circuiting rings;
(c) where the type of construction employs impregnatingvarnish
15 t o provide the necessary degree of tightness, t h e manufacturer
13.8 should employ a method achieving full penetration of the
11 6.6 varnish, and should ensure that the grade of varnish is suitable
6.6 3.3 for the design temperature and operating conditions.
3.3 1 .I
7.2 Cast rotor cages

In the case of neutral point connections within the main Cast rotor cages shall be pressure die or centrifugal castings.
enclosure of the machine, the neutral connection shall be
fully insulated unless the ingress protection is IP41 or
greater and the machine is not intended to be connected to 8 Bearingseals and shaft seals
an earthed line supply.
8.1 Non-rubbing seals and labyrinths
The minimum radial or axial clearance between the
stationary and rotating parts of any non-rubbing seal or
6 Radiai air gap labyrinth shall be not less than 0.1 mm. This minimum
The minimum radial air gap between stator and rotor clearance shall apply for all possible positions of the shaft
(in mm), when the rotating electrical machine is at rest, within the bearings.
shall be not less than the value calculated using the equation NOTE. The axial movement in a typical ball bearing is likely to be
minimum radial air gap up t o 10 times the radial movement.
. . =

[0.15+ (%)(0.25+0.75 -
1 O00 8.2 Rubbing seals
Where rubbing seals are incorporated they shall be either
where lubricated or made of material having a low coefficient of
D = 75 (for rotor diameters less than 75 mm); or friction, e.g. PTFE. In the former case, the design of the
bearing shall be such that a supply of lubricant to the seal i s
D = rotor diameter in mm (for values between 75
maintained.
and 750);or
Rubbing sealsshall be assessed in accordance with clause 10.
D = 750 (for rotor diameters greater than 750 mm);
NOTE. In order that excess temperaturesare not generated in
n = 1000 (for maximum rated speeds below service, information on any maintenance required to ensure
1000 r h i n ) ; or continued compliancewith the requirementsof 8.1 and 8 2 should
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ri = maximum rated speed (for values above
1000 r h i n ) ;
r = 1 (when the ratio of core length to rotor diameter
is less than 1.75);or
9 Ventilation systems
core length 9.1 Ventilation openings for external fans
r 1-

1.75 x rotor diameter The degree of protection of ventilation openings for

(when the value of the expression is greater than 1); external fans shall be a t least IP20 on the air inlet side and
b = 1 (for machines with rolling bearings); or I P I O on theair outlet side as classified in BS 4999 :Part 105
For vertical (shaft down) machines it shall not be possible
b = 1.5 (for machines with plain bearings). for a foreign body falling vertically to enter directly into a
ventilation opening.

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9.2 Construction and mounting of fans load, the temperature class of the machine shall be
Fans, fan hoods,ventilation screens, etc. shall be constructed determined either by t e s t or, in exceptional cases where it is
and fixed so as to prevent distortion and displacement not practicable to carry out the test, by calculation.
which could cause impact or friction of rotating parts N O T E 1. The determination of t h e temperature class by calculation
should b e agreed between the manufacturer, the purchaser a n d the
against stationary parts.
certifying authority, as appropriate.
N O T E 2. T h e temperature differential between stator a n d rotor of a
9.3 Clearances for ventilating systems machine operating with a non-sinusoidal supply m a y vary greatly
In normal operation the clearance distance between a fan from t h e temperature differential t h a t would occur on t h e same
and any stationary part, unless both are machined, shall be machine operating with a sinusoidal supply a n d therefore special
a t t e n t i o n needs to b e p a i d t o t h e rotor temperature, which,

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not less than the values given in table 4. particularly in the case of r o t o r cage windings, m a y b e a l i m i t i n g
f e a t u r e o f t h e machine.
Table 4. Clearances between fan and stationary parts
unless both machined) 10.3 Operation on a duty cycle or with frequent starts
Where a rotating electrical machine i s intended t o operate
M a x i m u m diameter Clearance
of f a n on a duty cycle or to be started frequently, the temperature
._-__ rise during starting shall be one of the factors used when
mm determining the temperature class and the machine shall be
marked accordingly (see clause 13íe)).
< 100 1
N O T E 1. The exclusion of t h e consideration of starting conditions
I 100 and < 500 0.01 x maximum diameter of fan in assigning temperature class i s appropriate for machines t h a t start
5 infrequently as t h e statistical p r o b a b i l i t y of a n explosive gas m i x t u r e
being present in a zone 2 area d u r i n g t h e starting sequence is
considered acceptable.
If both opposing parts are machined, the clearance distance
N O T E 2. The manufacturer's calculations or tests m a y b e accepted
shall be not less than 1 mm. In the case of fan covers which as evidence of compliance with 10.1,102 a n d 10.3.
may be deformed during the mechanical strength t e s t
specified in clause 4 no rubbing shall occur after the test.

9.4 Materials used for fans 1I Auxiliary devices

Fans manufactured in plastics material with a designed Capacitors and other auxiliary devices mounted on a
peripheral speed exceeding 50 m/s, shall have an electrical rotating electrical machine for protective, alarm or other
resistance not exceeding 1 Ga when measured by the t e s t purposes shall comply with the relevant requirements of the
described in 22.4.7 of BS 5501 : Part 1 : 1977. appropriate British Standard for any type of protection for
Fans manufactured in light alloy shall contain not more electrical equipment for use in hazardous atmospheres.
than 6 % of magnesium by mass. N O T E 1. The use of flameproof or intrinsically safe ( E x d or E x i,
see BS 5345 : Part 1 ) auxiliary e q u i p m e n t in c o n j u n c t i o n with a
machine having t y p e of p r o t e c t i o n 'N' will restrict the use of the
w h o l e combination to zone 2 areas containing gases for which the
10 Surface temperature limitation E x d or Ex i apparatus group i s appropriate.
N O T E 2. If current transformers are fitted, it should b e n o t e d t h a t
10.1 Prevention of thermal ignition u n d e r open circuit secondary c o n d i t i o n s t h e y m a y b e capable of
To prevent thermal ignition, the temperature of any producing voltages w h i c h are significantly in excess of t h e voltage
rating of t h e terminals e m p l o y e d in t h e c u r r e n t transformer circuit.
external or internal surface t o which the potentially Dependent on t h e circumstances of a particular installation, it m a y
explosive atmosphere has access shall not, under normal b e appropriate to take precautions t o ensure t h a t dangerous open
operating conditions and excluding starting, exceed the c i r c u i t voltages cannot occur. For machines having c u r r e n t
limiting temperature of any specified temperature class transformers connected t o m a t c h i n g transformers in t h e switchgear
(e.g. a differential p r o t e c t i o n system), consideration should b e given
chosen in accordance with clause 4 of BS 5501 : Part 1 :
to t h e effect a t t h e machine of a n y possible disconnection of either
1977. set of transformers.
N O T E 1. Afull description of t h e temperature class system a n d a list
of gases a n d vapours allocated t o each class are given in BS 5345 :
Part 1.
N O T E 2. Unless otherwise specified a t t h e t i m e of ordering, 12 Earth terminals
a r o t a t i n g electrical machine should b e supplied and marked for
temperature class T3 ( l i m i t i n g temperature 200 "Cl. Earth terminals shall be provided both inside and outside
the terminal box for connection of protective or earth
10.2 Operation with a non-sinusoidal supply conductors and shall be clearly identified by the symbols
Where a rotating electrical machine i s intended to operate @ and f respectively. The minimum connection capacity
with a non-sinusoidalsupply, e.g. a motor fed from a static of each earth terminal shall be as shown in table 5.
frequency converter or a generator supplying a thyristor

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Table 5. Minimum connection capacity of earth

(a) the information required by BS 4999 :Part 101 A
the appropriate BS number and Part number being
terminals BS 5OO0/16*;

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Live Internal earth External earth
(b) the symbol for the type of protection 'N',
conductor conductor conductor the apparatus group and the temperature class in

1
accordance with clause IO,e.g. Ex N II T3;

1
(c) a reference to the duty cycle or frequency of starting

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Equal to that of
mmz
live conductor rmz
(using the format detailed in BS 4999 : Part 101
if appropriate) if this forms part of the temperature
A
classif ¡cation;
> 4 d 25 Equal to that of live conductor (d) the relevant certification mark and certification
number, where certification has been obtained;
>25<50 25 (e) the symbol X if there are any special conditions of
installation and use relevant to the safety of the machine.
> 50 0.5 x that of live conductor These shall be specified in the documents for the
machine.
To ensure good electrical contact, the earth terminals shall If any auxiliary item fitted to the rotating electrical machine
be effectively protected against corrosion. They shall also reduces the utility of the machine by virtue of a restrictive
be so designed that the conductors may be secured against
apparatus group or temperature classification, then the
loosening and twisting and that permanent contact pressure code of that item shall appear as part of the machine code
may be maintained. (see item (b)). In each case the code shall represent the
most restrictive apparatus group and the most restrictive
temperature classification.
13 Marking NOTE, A full explanation of hazardous area codes is given in
BS 5345 : Part 1.
The rating plate shall carry the information given in (a)
to (e):

'Marking BS 5000/16on or in relation to a product is a claim by the manufacturer that the product has been manufactured to the
requirements of the standard. The accuracy of such a claim is therefpre solely the manufacturer's responsibility. For information relating to
third party certification to support such claims, see the foreword. ;,i - ., .
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Appendix

Appendix A. Information recommended (c) type of switching device and circuit protective devices
to be used in conjunction with the machine;
to be given with enquiry and order
(d) type of cable entry, cable terminations and cable size
When enquiring about, or ordering, rotating electrical required;
machines complying with this standard, it is recommended (e) the maximum temperature class for which the
that the following particulars should be supplied together machine is required, if other than class T3,or if a duty
with those given 'in national appendix B of BS 4999 i : cycle or frequent starting conditions i s to be included;
Part 101 1987'
(f) for motorswhichare to be fed from a static frequency
(a) the number and Part of this British Standard,
convertor, the manufacturer and type of frequency
¡.e. BC 5000/16;
convertor, the load torquehpeed curve and the speed
(b) for machines rated above 660 V, the maximum fault range for which the drive i s required;
level in MVA or k A and the fault withstand level
(9) for generators supplying a non-sinusoidal load,
required;
appropriate information regarding the resulting
harmonics should be stated.

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 Publications referred to
BS 4999 General requirements for rotating electrical machines
Part 101 Specification f o r rating and performance
Part 105 Classification of degrees o f p r o t e c t i o n provided by enclosures for rotating machinery
Part 145 Specification f o r w i n d i n g terminarions'.

BS 5000 R o t a t i n g electrical machines of particular types o r for particular applications

Part 99 Machines for miscellaneous applications
BS 5 3 4 5 Code of practice for the selection, installation a n d maintenance of electrical apparatus for use in p o t e n t i a l l y explosive
atmospheres (other than m i n i n g applications or explosive processing a n d manufacture)
Part 1 Basic requirements for a l l parts of t h e code
*Part 7 Installation a n d maintenance requirements for electrical apparatus with t y p e of p r o t e c t i o n N
BS 5 5 0 1 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres
Part 1 General requirements
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 AMD 5633
Amendment No. 1
published and effective from 29 July 1988
to BS 6000 : Part 16 : 1985
Specification for rotating electrical machines of
particular types or for particular applications
Part 16. Rotating electrical machines with type
of protection 'N'

Revised t e x t

AMD 5633 Clause 4. Enclosures

July 1988
In paragraph 1, lines 2 and 3,delete 'BS 4999 : Part 20' and substitute 'BS 4999 :
Part 105'.

AMD 5633 Clause 5.1 .I Rotating electrical machines for operation at voltages up to and
July 1988 including 660 V
In line 4, delete 'BS 4999 : Part 20' and substitute 'BS 4999 : Part 105'.

AMD 5633 Clause 5.1.2 Rotating electrical machines for operation a t voltages above
July 1988 660 V
In line 5, delete 'BS 4999 : Part 20' and substitute 'BS 4999 : Part 105'.
In line 6, delete 'BS 4999 : Part 71' and substitute 'BS 4999 : Part 145'.

AMD 5633 Clause 5.3 Clearances and creepage distances

July 1988 In lines 2 and 3, delete 'BS 4999 : Part 71' and substitute 'BS 4999 : Part 145'

AMD 5633 Clause 5.4 Cable sealing and dividing boxes

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July 1988
In paragraph 1, line 4, delete 'BS 4999 : Part 71' and substitute 'BS 4999 : Part 145'.
In paragraph 1, line 6, delete 'BS 4999 : Part 20' and substitute 'BS 4999 : Part 105'.

AMD 5633 Clause 5.7 Auxiliary terminal arrangement

July 1988
In note 2, line 2,delete 'BS 4999 : Part 20' and substitute 'BS 4999 : Part 105'.

AMD 5633 Clause 9.1 Ventilation openings for external fans

July 1988
In line 3, delete 'BS 4999 : Part 20' and substitute 'BS 4999 : Part 105'.

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July 1988
In item (a), line 1, delete 'BC 4999 : Part 4' and substitute 'BC 4999 : Part 101'.
In item (cl, line 2, delete 'BC 4999 : Part 30' and substitute 'BC 4999 : Part 101'

AMD 5633 Appendix A. Information recommended to be given with enquiry and order
July 1988
In lines 4 and 5, delete 'in appendix 31A of BC 4999 : Part 31 : 1972' and substitute
'in national appendix B of BS 4999 : Part 101 : 1987'.

AICID 5633 Publications referred to

July 1988
I n the list of publications, delete the references to BS 4999 and substitute the following:
'BS 4999 General requirements for rotating electrical machines
Part 101 Specification for rating and performance
Part 105 Classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures for rotating machinery
Part 145 Specification for winding terminations'.

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 AMD 6243
Amendment No. 2
published and effective from 28 February 1990
to BS 5000 : Part 16 : 1985
Specification for rotating electrical machines of
particular types or for particular applications
Part 16. Rotating electrical machines with type
of protection 'N'

Revised text

A M D 6243 Clause 4. Enclosures (as amended by Amendment No. 1)

February 1990
Delete the existing clause and substitute the following.

'4 Enclosures
4.1 Degree of protection
4.1.1 Enclosures containing bare live metal shall provide a
degree of protection not less than IP 54 as classified in
BS 4999 : Part 105. Other enclosures shall provide a degree
of protection not less than IP 10.
NOTE. Attention is drawn to the fact that certain applications
may necessitate more stringent requirements.
4.1.2 The design of joint faces and the details of gaskets, if
any, shall recognize that the long term effectiveness of the
enclosure is of particular importance.
NOTE. To comply with this requirement, it is essential that gasket

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materials have adequate life for the application and the environment
and that they adhere to one of the mating surfaces only. I f damaged
a t any time, gaskets should be replaced,

4.2 Mechanical strength

The mechanical strength of the enclosure shall comply
with 22.4.3 of BS 5501 : Part 1 : 1977, with the exception
that the tests on parts made of plastics material shall be
carried out at 20 5 OC.*
NOTE. Attention is drawn to the fact that certain applications may
necessitate more stringent requirements.

4.3 Circulating currents

Precautions shall be taken where necessary to guard against
the occurrence of sparks due to the presence of circulating
currents caused by stray magnetic fields.
NOTE. Precautions may include the provision of bonding between
parts of the enclosure and the provision of an adequate number of
bolts for bolted parts of enclosures.'

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Amendment No. 3
published and effective from 30 April 1990
to BS 5000 : Part 16 : 1985

Rotating electrical machines of particular types

or for particular applications
Part 16. Rotating electrical machines with type
of protection 'N'

NOTE,This amendment is being published to ensure neutrelity

when referring to certification services.

Revised text

AMD 6432 Foreword

April 1990
Under the heading 'Certification' delete the second paragraph and two notes and
substitute the following.
'Users of this British Standard are advised to consider the
desirability of third party certification of product
conformity with this British Standard. Enquiries as to the
availability of the third party certification schemes will be
forwarded by BSI to the Association of Certification
Bodies.'
Delete the footnote a t the bottom of the page.

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Amendment No. 4
published and effective from 15 November 1993
to BS 6000 :Part 16 : 1985
Specification for rotating electrical machines og
particular types or for particular applications
Part 16. Rotating electrical machines with type of
protection ‘N’

Revised text

Clause 4. Enclosures (as amended byhendment Nos. I and 2)

Delete the note to 4.1.1 and substitute the following.
‘NOTE. Attention is drawn to the fact that certain applicaiions
necessitate more stringent requirements. For example, it is known
that high voltage windings which are heavily contaminated by
cmducting substancesmay exhibit electricai discharge under
certain conditions.
It is essential that the user makes known the operating
environmental conditions to the manufacturer who will.advise which
enclosure is appropriate and what, if any,special precautions need
to be taken by the user.’

Clause 7.1 Rotor cage built from conductors connected to end rings
I m r t the foìlowing sentence at the end of the first paragraph.
‘Sparksor arcs due to intermittent contact between
live bare conductors and other metal parts shall be
prevented during normal operation.’

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