DocumentCode
857538
Title
Motors for use in hazardous areas: a review of requirements and current practices
Author
Haynes, Ralph L. ; Messec, Fred L.
Author_Institution
Fluor Daniel Inc., Sugar Land, TX, USA
Volume
29
Issue
1
fYear
1993
Firstpage
32
Lastpage
41
Abstract
The basic code requirements for applying electric motors in hazardous areas are reviewed. The problems that an engineer encounters in attempting to establish that a given motor is suitable for the particular area are discussed. Some common misconceptions are explained and clarified. Responses to a questionnaire to motor manufacturers are presented
Keywords
electric motors; health hazards; safety; code requirements; current practices; electric motors; hazardous areas; Chemical industry; Electric motors; Hazardous areas; History; Ignition; Manufacturing; National electric code; Petroleum; Temperature; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0093-9994
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/28.195886
Filename
195886
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