Title :
Solutions for MV motors and generators in hazardous locations
Author :
Clark, Paul ; Glew, Neville ; Regan, Roger
Author_Institution :
GEC Alsthom Large Machines Ltd., Rugby, UK
Abstract :
Many motors and generators are operated in class I locations and must therefore be protected in an appropriate way to eliminate danger to personnel and property. This paper examines arcing and sparking due to stray currents in large motors and generators which may become ignition sources in hazardous locations. It describes theoretical and experimental work and summarizes solutions and the requirements of various National and International Standards
Keywords :
arcs (electric); electric generators; electric motors; safety; sparks; standards; International Standards; MV generators; MV motors; National Standards; arcing; class I hazardous locations; ignition sources; personnel protection; property protection; sparking; stray currents; Explosions; Explosives; Hazards; IEC standards; Ignition; Material storage; National electric code; Petrochemicals; Sparks; Stator windings;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1996, Record of Conference Papers. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Incorporated Industry Applications Society 43rd Annual
Conference_Location :
Philadelphia, PA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3587-2
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1996.564863
