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 is generally recognized. Several case studies of actual terminal box explosions 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; standards; design alternatives; electrical faults; explosions; motor terminal boxes; standards; Chemical industry; Construction industry; Explosion protection; Fuses; Hazards; Helium; Personnel; Petroleum; Power systems; Safety;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
