
NO: E-29021|61930|2024|Electrical(HQ) Dhanbad, Date:30.08.2024
DGMS APPROVAL NO.- 587 of 2009( Renewal approval)
From
Director General of Mines Safety
Directorate General of Mines Safety,
P.O & Distt: Dhanbad - 826 016.
To
PRASENJIT MAITY, Joy Global (UK) Limited, JOY GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED 4 SWANWICK COURT ALFRETON DERBYSHIRE - DE55 7AS
Derbyshire, ALFRETON, ALFRETON, 0
Subject:-DGMS approval no. 587 of 2009 under Regulation 208(3) of the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 for flameproof and intrinsically safe apparatus conforming to IS/IEC 60079-0:2017, IS/IEC 60079-1:2014 and IS:60079-11-2011 incorporated/associated with Shuttle Car model no. 10SC32B having variable frequency drive (VFD) traction with a cooling system to be used with Continuous Miner (as mentioned in Annexure-A) manufactured by M/s. Joy Global (UK) Ltd. for use in belowground Coal Mines in India-Renewal thereof.
Dear Sir,
Please refer to your online application No. E-29021/61930//2024/Electrical (HQ) dated 31.05.2024 on the above subject & test reports and other documents submitted therewith in this regard.
I, in exercise of powers conferred upon Chief Inspector of Mines (also designated as Director General of Mines Safety) under Regulation 208(3) of the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017, hereby renew the approval (DGMS Approval No.587 of 2009) granted vide this Directorate's letter No. 483/413/EHQ dated 12.04.2005 for a further period of two years, i.e. up to 01.09.2026 for use in belowground Coal Mines in India. In the interest of safety, the OEM guidelines shall be adhered to and spares, supplied by OEM shall only be used while maintaining the machine/Equipment. The conditions mentioned in the original approval and subsequent renewal letters, if any, shall be strictly complied with and the test reports of all the electrical items covered under approval, conforming to the latest standards, shall be submitted within three months, if not submitted before.
The application for renewal should be made at least three (03) months before the date of expiry of the approval.
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Your Sincerely, |
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(PRABHAT KUMAR)
Director General of Mine Safety - (HQ)
Date: 30.08.2024 |
ANNEXURE-A
List of flameproof and intrinsically safe electrical equipment to be associated with Shuttle Car model no. 10SC32B having variable frequency drive (VFD) traction with cooling system to be used with Continuous Miner manufactured by M/s. Joy Global (UK) Ltd. for use in belowground Coal Mines in India (DGMS approval no. 587 of 2009).
Sr No.
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Description
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Manufacturer
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Testing laboratories
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Test report
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Standard
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1
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FLP Traction motor, model 350J, 85KW, 950V, 50Hz, 3phase
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ABB
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Testsafe, Australia
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IECEx TSA 06.0002X
2022-06-23
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IEC 60079-0:2017;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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2
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FLP conveyor motor, model 320J, 23KW, 1050V, 3 Phase , 50Hz
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ABB
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SIRA, UK
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IECEx SIR 10.0154X
2020-04-03
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IEC 60079-0:2017;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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3
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FLP Pressure switch, 2365F, 500mA
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Parker, Conflow
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SIRA, UK
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Sira 03ATEX1537X
2022-04-14
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EN IEC 60079-0:2018;
EN 60079-1:2014
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4
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FLP/WP LED MINING LUMINAIRE, ML100, 12-24V AC/DC
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Victor, UK
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Intertek Testing & Certification Ltd, UK
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IECEx ITS 08.0012
2022-05-10
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IEC 60079-0:2017;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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5
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FLP Main controller, model 5000021773, 100A, 1100V
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JOY
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Eurofins E&E CML Limited, UK
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IECEx CML 17.0001X
2024-04-16
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IEC 60079-0:2017;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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6
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FLP switch enclosure, Foot switch, MA001012-0014, rated 120V
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JOY
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Eurofins E&E CML Limited, UK
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IECEx TRA 16.0010X
2024-03-26
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IEC 60079-0:2017;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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7
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Switch/connection box, (Start/stop switch), model, 5000016252
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JOY
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Eurofins E&E CML Limited, UK
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IECEx CML 16.0002
2023-10-31
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IEC 60079-0:2017;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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8
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FLP CONNECTION BOX, 5100019785, 3300V, 250A
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JOY
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TUV, Australia
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IECEx ITA 15.0016
2019-03-08
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IEC 60079-0:2017;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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9
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FLP Connection box, 5000000788, 1100V, 300A
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JOY
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CML Ex certification management limited, UK
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IECx CML 15.0086
2024-02-29
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IEC 60079-0:2017;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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10
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FLP Siren, HSHC, 24V
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Hytronic
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Mining And Surface Certification (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
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IECEx ICS 17.0003X
2023-10-25
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IEC 60079-0:2017;
IEC 60079-1:2014;
IEC 60079-11:2023
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(Note: In the original regular approval No.587 of 2009 granted vide this Directorate's letter No. 483/413/EHQ dated 12.04.2005, the apparatus at sl.no.4 i.e. FLP Light Fittings(Head Light), mode: lFSR1 12-24 V DC has been replaced with the apparatus as mentioned at sl.no.4 in the above table i.e. with FLP/WP LED MINING LUMINAIRE, ML100, 12-24V AC/DC . The replacement apparatus was subjected to field trial vide application no. 40907 dated 15.09.2021 and after a successful field trial, regular approval was accorded vide letter no. 61813 dated 24.04.2024 (DGMS approval no.829 of 2024). Similarly, the apparatus at sl.no.8, i.e. FLP Connection Box, model MA001012-0016, 1100V, 250A, has been replaced with the apparatus as mentioned at sl.no.8 in the above table i.e. with FLP CONNECTION BOX, 5100019785, 3300V, 250A. The replacement apparatus was subjected to field trial vide application no. 40906 dated 15.09.2021 and after a successful field trial regular approval was accorded vide letter no. 61863 dated 20.06.2024 (DGMS approval no.832 of 2024).
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Yours Sincerely, |
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(PRABHAT KUMAR)
Director General of Mine Safety - (HQ)
Date: 30.08.2024 |
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