The advantages, challenges, and critical aspects to achieving robust seals within hazardous location electrical installations

Explosion-proof conduit fittings, cable glands and connectors require a seal to limit the passage of flames and flammable gases and vapors. This paper will review currently available sealing technologies within the harsh and hazardous electrical market. Advantages and challenges of the various seali...

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Published in2017 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Technical Conference (PCIC) pp. 79 - 88
Main Authors Taylor, Jesse W., Cheney, Eric, Pace, Paul
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.09.2017
Subjects
Cable Glands
Conduit
Conduit Fitting
Connectors
Harsh and Hazardous Location
Installation
Maintenance
Sealing Compounds
Seals
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Summary:Explosion-proof conduit fittings, cable glands and connectors require a seal to limit the passage of flames and flammable gases and vapors. This paper will review currently available sealing technologies within the harsh and hazardous electrical market. Advantages and challenges of the various sealing technologies will be identified based on specific chemistries and environmental effects on sealing compound reliability. Additionally, critical installation best practices necessary to reduce risk and achieve robust and safe seals will be discussed.
ISSN:2161-8127
DOI:10.1109/PCICON.2017.8188726