Fire Performance of MV Cables in Oil & Gas and Non-Industrial Applications
In oil and gas facilities, including onshore plants, refineries, tank farms and offshore platforms, the primary objectives of cable fire performance are to: Prevent small ignition sources from escalating into large cable-tray fires. Maintain visibility and limit the release of corrosive gases.
Two critical factors influence performance under fire: flame-retardant behavior of cables and smoke emissions and toxic gas release during combustion.