Title :
Ignitions caused by partial discharges
Author_Institution :
DMT, Germany
Abstract :
As a result of explosions with unexplained causes in high-voltage motors, partial discharges as one possible ignition source of explosive gas-air-mixtures are being discussed. In this paper, experimental investigations concerning partial discharges in explosive atmospheres are described arising from elementary electrode arrangements and motor models. These investigations contribute to discussions on how far the present state of explosion protection, especially of high-voltage motors, is affected
Keywords :
electric motors; explosions; machine protection; partial discharges; elementary electrode arrangements; explosion protection; explosions; explosive atmospheres; explosive gas-air-mixtures; high-voltage motors; ignition source; motor models; partial discharges;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Safety in Hazardous Environments, 1994., Fifth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
London
Print_ISBN :
0-85296-614-8
DOI :
10.1049/cp:19940389
