DocumentCode
1356105
Title
Migration of fluids through a wiring system
Author
Driscoll, Tim ; Cole, Marty ; Leduc, René
Author_Institution
Shell Canada Ltd., AB, Canada
Volume
16
Issue
1
fYear
2010
Firstpage
34
Lastpage
46
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1077-2618
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MIAS.2009.934967
Filename
5353393
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