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Essay / Case Study of Orpic Petroleum and Oil Refineries, Oman...
2.2.2.3 Electrical Burn Control Measure Tagout and Disconnection Inspection and Maintenance Insulation Reduce Low Voltage System 2.2. 3 Electrical Fires – Many electrical equipment generates heat or produces sparks and this equipment should not be placed where it could lead to the uncontrolled ignition of a substance. 2.2.3.1 Common causes of electrical fires • Wiring with defects such as insulation failure due to age or poor maintenance • Overheating of cables or other electrical equipment due to overloading with a current greater than their rated capacity • Incorrect fuse size • Poor connections due to lack of maintenance or lack of skills • Flammable material near electrical equipment 2.2.3.2 The consequences of electrical fires: • Fire, explosion , equipment damage, injury, high pressure, property damage.2.2.3.3 Electrical equipment control measure