DocumentCode
1363356
Title
Purged And Pressurized Motors For Zones And Divisions
Author
Mistry, Bharat ; Lawrence, William G.
Author_Institution
Gen. Electr. Canada, Peterborough, ON, Canada
Volume
16
Issue
6
fYear
2010
Firstpage
20
Lastpage
27
Abstract
Electric motors have been used and pressurized technique or the explosion-proof enclosure in zone 1 and division 1 hazardous areas for many years. These motors operate in hazardous (classified) locations where an explosive gas or vapor atmosphere is likely to be present in a normal operation. Motors operating in this area require special protection against igniting the explosive gas or vapor. To operate these motors safely, special protections such as the purged and pressurised technique or the explosion-proof enclosure are required the large fabrication frame motors are typically protected by the purged and pressurized technique.
Keywords
explosives; motor protection; electric motors protection; explosion-proof enclosure; explosive gas; pressurized technique; purged technique; Code standards; Explosives; Hazardous areas; IEC standards; Manufacturing; National electric code; Petroleum; Protection; Safety; Synchronous motors;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1077-2618
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MIAS.2009.935589
Filename
5358949
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