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Abstract

Specifies rules for the safe design, construction, installation and operation of air compressors located in underground mines to accommodate underground applications. The Standard is based on ISO 5388:1981, the full text of which has been reproduced. Variations to ISO 5388 have been given in an appendix.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-018 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 26 February 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-018:
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Construction and Mining Equipment Industry Group
Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development (NSW)
Department of Mines and Petroleum (WA)
Department of Natural Resources and Mines (QLD)
Engineers Australia
Minerals Council of Australia
Mining Electrical and Mining Mechanical Engineering Society
Solid Energy New Zealand
Straterra

Scope

1.1 This International Standard establishes standards for the safe design, conStruction, installation and operation of stationary and skid-mounted air compressors for general use. It specifies requirements to help minimizecompressor accidents and defines general safety practices for the field. Potential hazards associated with compressors are listed and detailed under the following headings in clause 6 :
a) improper lubrication;
b) inadequate cooling;
c) mechanical failures;
d) personal injury;
e) exposure to noise;
f) fir es and explosions in the pressure system;
g) crankcase explosions;
h) incorrect installation, operation or maintenance.

This International Standard does not cover the prime movers, which are dealt with in other International Standards.

1.2 This International Standard is based on the requirement that the compressor components be designed in accordance with recognized good practice and applicable national standards.

1.3 This International Standard is intended to apply to stationary and skid-mounted air compressors for general use. However, the following types of compressor are specifically excluded :
a) compressors with a shaft input less than 2 kW;
b) compressors with an effective discharge pressure less than 0,5 bar (50 kPa);
c) compressors with an effective discharge pressure exceeding 50 bar (5 MPa);
d) compressors specifically supplying air for breathing, diving or surgery;
e) compressors used for air brake systems
f) ejectors.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 17/03/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 17/03/2017
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ISBN
Committee	ME-018
Supersedes	DR 94232