MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Original paper

UDC 669.715.046.5:622.411.33

Authors: E.A. Golovenko¹, A.I. Bezrukikh¹, I.L. Konstantinov¹, D.S. Voroshilov¹, S.N. Lezhnev², 2025

ISSN 0041-5790 (Print) • ISSN 2412-8333 (Online) • Ugol’ – Russian Coal Journal, 2025, № 7, pp. 119-124

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18796/0041-5790-2025-7-119-124

Title

USE OF ALUMINUM ALLOYS FOR MANUFACTURING CASINGS OF EXPLOSION-PROOF ELECTRIC DRIVES IN THE COAL AND GAS INDUSTRIES

Authors

E.A. Golovenko¹, A.I. Bezrukikh¹, I.L. Konstantinov¹, D.S. Voroshilov¹, S.N. Lezhnev²

1 Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, 660041, Russian Federation
2 Rudny Industrial University, Rudny, 111503, Kazakhstan
е-mail: golovenko_ea@mail.ru

Authors Information

Golovenko E.A. – PhD (Engineering), Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, 660041, Russian Federation, е-mail: golovenko_ea@mail.ru
Bezrukikh A.I. – PhD (Engineering), Leading Researcher of the Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Metallurgical Processes and Materials, Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, 660041, Russian Federation, е-mail: ai@bezru.ru
Konstantinov I.L. – PhD (Engineering), Senior Researcher, Laboratory of Low-Carbon Metallurgy and Energy, Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, 660041, Russian Federation, е-mail: ilcon@mail.ru
Voroshilov D.S. – PhD (Engineering), Head of the Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Metallurgical Processes and Materials, Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, 660041, Russian Federation, е-mail: d.s.voroshilov@gmail.com
Lezhnev S.N. – PhD (Engineering), Professor of the Department of Metallurgy and Mining, Rudny Industrial University, Rudny, 111503, Kazakhstan, е-mail: sergey_legnev@mail.ru

Abstract

It was found that for the production of explosion-proof electric drive casings in the coal and gas industry it is advisable using aluminum alloys that have high strength, corrosion resistance, spark safety and are reliable when used in humid and aggressive environments. Computer modeling in the QForm program was used to develop the casing production technology, which made it possible to study the change in the shape of the workpiece during hot volume stamping and determine the required force for deformation.

Keywords

Coal mine, explosion-proof electric drive, aluminum alloys, computer modeling, methane, hot volume stamping, fountain fittings, pressed profile.

References

1. Arvind Kumar Singh. Explosion-Proof Equipment in Hazardous Area. Book, Springer; 2023rd edition. 309 р.
2. Long Shi, Jinhui Wang, Guomin Zhang, Xudong Cheng, Xianbo Zhao. A risk assessment method to quantitatively investigate the methane explosion in underground coal mine. Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 2017;(107):317-333.
3. Smirnyakov V.V., Smirnyakova V.V., Pekarchuk D.S., Orlov F.A. Analysis of Methane and Dust Explosions in Modern Coal Mines in Russia. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology. 2019;10(2):1917-1929.
4. Опарин В.Н., Скрицкий В.А. Взрывы метана и эндогенные пожары на угольных шахтах Кузбасса. Причины и возможности их предотвращения // Горная промышленность. 2010. № 3. С. 50. Oparin V.N., Skritskiy V.A. Methane explosions and endogenous fires in coal mines of Kuzbass. Causes and ways to prevent them. Gornaya promyshlennost`. 2010;(3):50. (In. Russ.).
5. Lei Huang. Study on explosion-proof intelligent electric control system of mine special vehicle with hydrostatic driving. CoaL Science and Technology. 2015;(6).
6. Zhang Q., Ma Q.J. Dynamic pressure induced by a methane-air explosion in a coal mine, Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 2015;(93):233-239.
7. Dong Ma, Botao Qin, Xiaoxing Zhong, Peng Sheng, Chungen Yin. Effect of flammable gases produced from spontaneous smoldering combustion of coal on methane explosion in coal mines. Energy. 2023;(279):128125.
8. Гошко А.И. Арматура трубопроводная целевого назначения. Выбор. Эксплуатация. Ремонт. М.: Машиностроение, 2003 432 с.
9. Qianran Hu, Qi Zhang, Mengqi Yuan, Xinming Qian, Mingzhi Li, Hao Wu, Xingyu Shen, Yiming Liang. Traceability and failure consequences of natural gas explosion accidents based on key investigation technology. Engineering Failure Analysis. 2022;(139).
10. ГОСТ Р 51330.0-99. «Электрооборудование взрывозащищенное. Часть 0. Общие требования».
11. ГОСТ 14254-96. Степени защиты, обеспечиваемые оболочками (код IP).
12. Плавление и литье алюминиевых сплавов: монография / В.И. Напалков, В.Ф. Фролов, В.Н. Баранов и др. Красноярск: Издво Сибирского федерального университета, 2020. 714 с.
13. Производство полуфабрикатов из алюминиевых сплавов: справочник / ред. А.Ф. Белов. М.: Металлургия, 1985. 350 с.
14. Квасов Ф.И., Фридляндер И.Н. Алюминиевые сплавы типа дуралюмин. М.: Металлургия, 1984. 240 с.
15. Methodology for modernization of hot volume stamping technology of aluminum alloys using computer modeling / I.L. Konstantinov, I.Yu. Gubanov, D.V. Klemenkova et al. // Vestnik Magnitogorskogo gosudarstvennogo tekhnicheskogo universiteta im. G.I. Nosova. 2016;14(1):46-52. (In. Russ.).
16. QForm program website. URL: https://qform3d.com / Russia.htm (accessed: 15.06.2025).
17. Elingkhauzen T., Stebunov S.A. QForm 7 – a new word in modeling metal forming processes. Kuznechno-shtampovochnoe proizvodstvo. Obrabotka materialov davleniem. 2014;(2):31-34. (In. Russ.).

Acknowledgements

The work was carried out as part of a cooperation program with the educational institutions and industrial enterprises of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, financed by the Regional State Autonomous Institution “Krasnoyarsk Regional Fund for the Support of Scientific and Scientific-Technical Activities” in accordance with the Agreement on Targeted Financing No. 743 dated December 29, 2023, “Development of a production sample, manufacturing technology, and commissioning of the explosion-proof EV-Drive electric drive”.

For citation

Golovenko E.A., Bezrukikh A.I., Konstantinov I.L., Voroshilov D.S., Lezhnev S.N. Use of aluminum alloys for manufacturing casings of explosion-proof electric drives in the coal and gas industries. Ugol’. 2025;(7):119-124. (In Russ.). DOI: 10.18796/0041-5790-2025-7-119-124.

Paper Info

Received January 17, 2025
Reviewed June 17, 2025
Accepted June 27, 2025