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Insulation can burn when exposed to high temperatures or open flames, as many types are made from materials like foam, fiberglass, or cellulose, which can ignite. Once ignited, insulation can release toxic gases and contribute to the spread of fire if not properly rated for fire resistance. The burning process typically involves the breakdown of its chemical structure, leading to combustion. Proper installation and the use of fire-resistant materials can help mitigate these risks.
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What is the length of time that a motor can safely run on starting and full load current?
It depends on the insulation provided in winding, motor can safely run on full load current. and over that it may burn but depends on cooling system of the motor. Motor can burn if insulation fails, failure of insulation depends on only the temperature rise.
Can a 415V motor run on 525V?
It is not advisable to do so. You may burn the winding, insulation may fail.
How can copper be removed from an electric motor?
Take it apart and burn the insulation out, if you can, in a pile of brush. Or you could also take a torch to it and see if that gets the insulation out. If you use flame to melt the copper, beware of toxic fumes from burning rubber and plastic insulation.
What is refractory insulation?
Refractory insulation is defined as insulation for extremely high temperatures. The threshold of temperature of insulation for refractory insulation is > 815 Celsius.
What are most commonly caused by current flowing through high resistance due to faulty wiring igniting insulation and other material?
what is most commonly caused bt current flowing through high resistance due to faulty wiring igniting insulation and other materials
What is wood insulation?
Woods that burn
Does loft isulation burn?
dependes what type of loft insulation you have
What is the length of time that a motor can safely run on starting and full load current?
It depends on the insulation provided in winding, motor can safely run on full load current. and over that it may burn but depends on cooling system of the motor. Motor can burn if insulation fails, failure of insulation depends on only the temperature rise.
Can a 415V motor run on 525V?
It is not advisable to do so. You may burn the winding, insulation may fail.
Why you do insulation resistance test?
in order to avoid unwanted short circuit break downs.... short circuit can burn the transformer and motor winding.... Megger is the device used to check the insulation .
How can copper be removed from an electric motor?
Take it apart and burn the insulation out, if you can, in a pile of brush. Or you could also take a torch to it and see if that gets the insulation out. If you use flame to melt the copper, beware of toxic fumes from burning rubber and plastic insulation.
What type of material in the house wire which smell when wire burn?
most likely the rubber or plastic wiring insulation.
What causes insulation breakdown in transformers?
The main cause of insulation breakdown is excessive temperature. However, it can also be caused by excessively-high electrical stress due to sharp corners or other protrusions in the conductor which act to intensify the electric field beyond the capability of the insulation.
What is refractory insulation?
Refractory insulation is defined as insulation for extremely high temperatures. The threshold of temperature of insulation for refractory insulation is > 815 Celsius.
Why is asbestos used?
Asbestos was used because it is a good insulator against heat and is lighter than other insulation materials at the time. Also because it does not conduct electricity, and it does not burn or catch fire. It was also used because it is fibrous and could be added to plasters and cements to give the product strength, or it could be woven into a cloth-like material to make blankets, curtains and the like that would not burn and would be good heat insulation.
What causes a melting plastic or wax smell from car?
The problem is most likely electrical. Wires could be bare and burning their insulation off. You should probably get your vehicle checked by a mechanical. If the wired continue to burn, it could start a fire that could burn your entire vehicle.
What are most commonly caused by current flowing through high resistance due to faulty wiring igniting insulation and other material?
what is most commonly caused bt current flowing through high resistance due to faulty wiring igniting insulation and other materials
