Title :
Migration of fluids through a wiring system
Author :
Driscoll, Tim ; Cole, Marty ; Leduc, René
Author_Institution :
Shell Canada Ltd., AB, Canada
Abstract :
The National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) contain the sealing requirements to prevent the migration of flammable fluids from traveling through wiring systems to nonhazardous locations, This article reviews the need for the intent and application of these code requirements. Case studies of incidents are discussed to demonstrate that significant hazards exist and how these are effectively mitigated by the requirements of these codes.
Keywords :
hazardous materials; seals (stoppers); standards; wiring; Canadian Electrical Code; National Electrical Code; flammable fluid migration; nonhazardous locations; sealing requirements; wiring systems; Conductors; Flammability; Gases; Hazards; Instruments; National electric code; Seals; Temperature; Transmitters; Wiring;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIAS.2009.934967
