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
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; electric motors; hazardous areas; Design engineering; Electric motors; Hazardous areas; History; Ignition; Manufacturing; National electric code; Product liability; Temperature distribution; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1991, Record of Conference Papers., Industry Applications Society 38th Annual
Conference_Location :
Toronto, Ont.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0193-5
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1991.162955
