Title :
Motor terminal box explosions due to faults
Author :
Crawford, Kenneth S. ; Clark, David G. ; Doughty, Richard L.
Author_Institution :
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Laplace, LA, USA
Abstract :
Explosion of motor terminal boxes due to electrical faults in the terminal box or the motor is more frequent than generally recognised. Several case studies of actual terminal box explosions are presented, and potential safety hazards to personnel are identified. Industry standards governing motor terminal box construction are reviewed, and design alternatives to reduce potential hazards are explored
Keywords :
electric motors; electrical faults; explosions; safety; electrical faults; industry standards; motor terminal boxes; personnel; potential safety hazards; Construction industry; Explosion protection; Flammability; Fuses; Hazards; Ignition; Insulation; Personnel; Power systems; Safety;
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.1991.162956
