September 1997

Process Industry Practices

Electrical

PIP ELSMT01
AC Squirrel Cage Induction Motors
(200 HP and Below up to 600 Volts)

PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major
industrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical
requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering
costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice
is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual
applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take precedence over
this Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters or
application of the Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not be
made solely on information contained in these materials. The use of trade names from
time to time should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather recognized as
normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the same specifications are equally
correct and may be substituted for those named. All practices or guidelines are intended
to be consistent with applicable laws and regulations including OSHA requirements. To
the extent these practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or other applicable
laws or regulations, such laws or regulations must be followed. Consult an appropriate
professional before applying or acting on any material contained in or suggested by the
Practice.

Process Industry Practices (PIP), Construction Industry Institute, The

University of Texas at Austin, 3208 Red River Street, Suite 300, Austin,
Texas 78705. PIP member companies may copy this practice for their internal
use.

Not printed with state funds.

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Process Industry Practices

Electrical

PIP ELSMT01
AC Squirrel Cage Induction Motors
(200 HP and Below up to 600 Volts)
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................2

6. Space Heaters............................. 4

1.1 Purpose ............................................2

1.2 Scope ...............................................2

7. Mechanical Features .................. 4

2. References ..................................2

8. Fans ............................................. 4

2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP) .......2

2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ..........2

9. Terminal Leads ........................... 4

3. Conflict Resolution .....................2

10. Inspection and Testing .............. 5

4. General ........................................3

11. Drawing and Data

Requirements.............................. 5

5. Mounting, and Terminal Box

Location.......................................3
5.1 Mounting...........................................3
5.2 Terminal Box Location ......................3

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PIP ELSMT01
AC Squirrel Cage Induction Motors
(200 HP and Below up to 600 Volts)

1.

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Introduction
1.1

Purpose
The purpose of this Practice is to provide a specification for purchase and testing of
motors for use in continuous process industry.

1.2

Scope
This Practice provides minimum design, construction and testing requirements for
energy efficient, totally enclosed, fan cooled (TEFC), or non-ventilated (TENV), single
speed, polyphase squirrel cage induction motors up to and including 200 horsepower,
and up to and including 600 volts in NEMA frame sizes 143T and larger, for
continuous process industry application.

2.

References
2.1

Process Industry Practices (PIP)

2.2

Industry Codes and Standards

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

IEEE 841 - Standard for Petroleum and Chemical Industry - Severe Duty
Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) Squirrel Cage Induction Motors - Up
to and Including 500 Horsepower

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

NEMA MG 1 - Motors and Generators

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

3.

PIP ELSMT01D - Data Sheet for ELSMT01 AC Squirrel Cage Induction

Motors (200 HP and Below up to 600 Volts) (completed for application)

NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC)

Conflict Resolution
Any conflicts between the referenced documents shall be identified to the Buyer in writing for
resolution. When resolving conflicts, the following order of precedence shall apply:

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Purchase Order

Data Sheet(s) PIP ELSMT01D

This Practice PIP ELSMT01

IEEE 841

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PIP ELSMT01
AC Squirrel Cage Induction Motors
(200 HP and Below up to 600 Volts)

September 1997

4.

5.

NEMA MG 1

General
4.1

The motor and its accessories shall comply with the requirements contained in the
latest edition of IEEE 841 and NEMA MG 1 unless specifically amended in this
Practice.

4.2

The motor and its accessories shall be rated for continuous operation at 1.15 Service
Factor.

4.3

The temperature rise of motor shall be limited to 80 C (144 F) at 1.0 Service Factor
and 90 C (162 F) at 1.15 Service Factor.

4.4

The motor shall be applied within its rating based on Service Factor of 1.0.

4.5

Specific application and other requirements for each motor are given on the Motor
Data Sheet.

4.6

Nameplate shall indicate Identification Numbers of all motor accessories in

accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) 1996, Section 500.

4.7

In Class I, Division 2 locations, the installation of nonexplosionproof enclosed motors,

such as squirrel-cage induction motors without brushes, switching mechanisms, or
similar arc-producing devices, is permitted under NEC, 1996 Section 501-8(b). All arc
producing devices such as sliding contacts, switching mechanisms, and resistance
devices shall be provided with enclosures approved for Class I, Division 2 locations in
accordance with NEC, 1996 Section 501-3(b). The exposed surface of space heaters
used to prevent condensation of moisture during shutdown periods shall not exceed 80
percent of the ignition temperature in degrees Celsius of the gas or vapor involved
when operated at rated voltage, and the maximum surface temperature [based upon a
40 C (104 F) ambient] shall be permanently marked on a visible nameplate mounted
on the motor. Otherwise, space heaters shall be approved for Class I, Division 2
locations.

Mounting, and Terminal Box Location

5.1

Mounting
5.1.1

5.2

Unless specified otherwise on the Motor Data Sheet, the motor shall be
horizontally mounted.

Terminal Box Location

5.2.1

Location of terminal housing shall be assembly symbol F-1 as shown in

NEMA MG 1-4.03-1993. This assembly shows a motor horizontally mounted
on the floor with terminal box housing located on the right hand side, as seen
from the nondrive end or the end opposite to shaft extension.

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PIP ELSMT01
AC Squirrel Cage Induction Motors
(200 HP and Below up to 600 Volts)

6.

7.

8.

9.

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Space Heaters
6.1

Space heaters shall be provided on all motors 100 horsepower and above and for lower
horsepower motors if specified on the Data Sheet. All motors specified for high
humidity applications, such as cooling towers, shall be supplied with space heaters
irrespective of motor horsepower.

6.2

Space heater leads shall be terminated in a housing separate from the motor terminal
leads.

6.3

Space heaters shall be 240 volts rated and applied at 120 volts. Space heaters and
design shall comply with IEEE 841-1994, Section 11.

6.4

An engraved caution nameplate shall be provided on the front of the motor terminal
box stating CAUTION: SPACE HEATERS MAY BE ENERGIZED. The
nameplate shall be black engraving on a yellow background.

Mechanical Features
7.1

Unless specified otherwise on the Motor Data Sheet, the bearings shall be regreasable
without disassembly of fans or fan covers as required in IEEE 841-1994, Section
6.1(b).

7.2

Bearings shall be suitable for, and supplied with rust inhibiting grease compatible with
polyurea-thickened grease.

7.3

Other types of bearing lubrication methods such as oil mist, or nonregreasable factory
lubricated sealed bearings shall be provided when indicated on the Motor Data Sheet.

Fans
8.1

All fans shall be bidirectional. Unidirectional fans shall not be utilized without prior
permission from the buyer and direction of rotation shall be indicated by permanent,
legible markers on each end of the motor. Direction of rotation shall be as viewed from
the nondrive end of the motor.

8.2

Fans shall be made of nonsparking bronze alloy or conductive high strength plastic.

Terminal Leads
9.1

Motor terminal boxes shall comply with requirements contained in Section 6.5 of
IEEE 841-1994. Terminal leads from the motor and space heaters shall be stranded
copper conductors miniumum No. 12 AWG size.

9.2

Usable volume space for Buyer's supply conductors and motor terminal leads shall be
based on the requirements for temperature limitations contained in Section 110-14(c)
of NEC 1996. Size and number of leads per phase shall be provided to buyer with the
proposal.

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PIP ELSMT01
AC Squirrel Cage Induction Motors
(200 HP and Below up to 600 Volts)

September 1997

9.3

10.

11.

9.2.1

For motors with full load amperes 100 amperes or less, or with terminal leads
No. 12 AWG through No. 1 AWG, the ampacity of such conductors shall be
determined based on the 60 C (140 F) ampacity of the conductor size used.

9.2.2

For motors with full load amperes more than 100 amperes, or with terminal
leads No. larger than No. 1 AWG, the ampacity of such conductors shall be
determined based on the 75 C (167 F) ampacity of the conductor size used.

One terminal lead per phase shall be provided. Two leads per phase may be furnished
for large conductor sizes for flexibility.

Inspection and Testing

10.1

The motor shall be tested to comply with the applicable requirements in IEEE 8411994, Section 9. documents and any special requirements indicated in the Motor Data
Sheet.

10.2

Any equipment of prototype design shall be tested to comply with the procedures and
requirements contained in IEEE 841-1994, Annex A.

Drawing and Data Requirements

11.1

The Seller shall supply certified copies of all tests required in IEEE 841-1994, Section
9.2 and of other special tests as required on the Motor Data Sheet. Copies of all tests
performed for prototype design shall be provided to Seller.

11.2

Vendor drawings and data requirements are given below.

X
X

DESCRIPTION

Completed Motor Data Sheet and location of motor

manufacture

Dimensonal Outline Drawing showing weight, location of

terminal
boxes and all accessories

Allowable stall time

Certified Test Report of this motor or a similar design motor

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

Recommended priced spare parts list

A. Bidder shall furnish these documents with proposal.

B. Seller shall furnish these documents for Buyer's review and authorization to
proceed before fabrication.
C. Seller shall furnish these documents as part of the final certified document
submittal.

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