Title :
Safe application of totally enclosed motors in hazardous Class I, Division 2 locations
Author :
Buschart, R.J. ; Epperly, R.A. ; Doughty, R.L. ; Martiny, Y.J.
Author_Institution :
PC&E Consulting Engineers, St. Louis, MO, USA
Abstract :
The authors discuss the role of motor internal, as well as external, surface temperature in determining if totally enclosed motors are safe for use in Class 1, Division 2 locations. The implications of using adjustable speed drives with TE motors are discussed. Recommendations are proposed for changes to the National Electrical Code (NEC), user application criteria, and additional nameplate information to be provided by the motor manufacturer
Keywords :
electric motors; safety; standards; variable speed drives; NEC; National Electrical Code; adjustable speed drives; hazardous locations; recommendations; safety; standards; surface temperature; totally enclosed motors; Circuits; Explosions; Hazardous materials; Labeling; Manufacturing; National electric code; Petrochemicals; Tellurium; Temperature; Variable speed drives;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1993, Record of Conference Papers. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Incorporated. Industry Applications Society 40th Annual
Conference_Location :
St. Louis, MO
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1993.337389
