5.4 Shielding of Electrical Equipment against Oil and Water Leakages
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5.4 Shielding of Electrical Equipment against Oil and Water Leakages

 Oil leakages into electrical equipment may be ignited due to sparks normally generated by operation of switchgear (fine oil spray is probably most susceptible to ignition). Water leakages may cause short circuiting and ignition of insulation or other material of plastic type. The owner and operating personnel should in particular look for signs of leaking flanges, deterioration of pipes and leakages from other machinery which may come into contact with subject electrical equipment.

Parent topic: 5. Defects to Machinery Space Installations
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