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    A short circuit occurred in the lighting distribution board (DB) at Cement Mill-2 due to a failure in the magnetic contactor coil. The contactor and residual current devices (RCDs) were damaged. An investigation found that dust accumulation inside the contactor likely caused poor contact and overheating of the coil. Modifications were made to the DB scheme and breakers were replaced to prevent future issues.

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    RCA Lighting DB Short Circuit

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    A short circuit occurred in the lighting distribution board (DB) at Cement Mill-2 due to a failure in the magnetic contactor coil. The contactor and residual current devices (RCDs) were damaged. An investigation found that dust accumulation inside the contactor likely caused poor contact and overheating of the coil. Modifications were made to the DB scheme and breakers were replaced to prevent future issues.

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    A short circuit occurred in the lighting distribution board (DB) at Cement Mill-2 due to a failure in the magnetic contactor coil. The contactor and residual current devices (RCDs) were damaged. An investigation found that dust accumulation inside the contactor likely caused poor contact and overheating of the coil. Modifications were made to the DB scheme and breakers were replaced to prevent future issues.

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    RCA Lighting DB Short Circuit

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    A short circuit occurred in the lighting distribution board (DB) at Cement Mill-2 due to a failure in the magnetic contactor coil. The contactor and residual current devices (RCDs) were damaged. An investigation found that dust accumulation inside the contactor likely caused poor contact and overheating of the coil. Modifications were made to the DB scheme and breakers were replaced to prevent future issues.

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    SHORT CIRCUIT IN LIGHTING DB AT CEMENT MILL-2 RP PANEL ROOM

    BREAK DOWN AND ROOT CAUSE FAILURE ANALYSIS REPORT

    DATE OF OCCURANCE: 28/04/2020 TIME: 10:00 PM

    1. INTRODUCTION: On 28/04/2020, 10:00 PM, Electrical Short Circuit occurred in DB installed at Roller
    Press Panel Room; for Lighting of Z2 and Z3 area.

    2. SUMMARY: The main Magnetic Contactor and its associated RCDs got damaged.

    3. PLANT STATUS PRIOR TO STOPPAGE: Area Lights and stated magnetic contactor were in ON and
    Normal condition since 7:30 PM.

    4. EVENT: At 10:00 PM, the Lights went out, the DB was inspected and main Incoming Breaker found trip
    due to Short Circuit.

    5. ROOT CAUSE FAILURE ANALYSIS:

    Following points to be considered before analyzing the situation:

    KEY POINTS:

     The DB was installed during RP Project, so Operational Life of equipment is not a concern.
     Magnetic Contactor and CBs were as per installed Lighting Load, so equipment being of under
    capacity and getting heated is to be ruled out.
     Short Circuit occurred at magnetic contactor which damaged the nearby RCDs. The outgoing
    conductors were found OK, so any abnormality in field wiring is not the cause.
    FINDINGS:
    Followings reasons seem to be the probable cause of this breakdown.
     The energizing coil of contactor melted and produced enough heat to melt the insulation, in
    such case the quality of contactor is not satisfactory since coil issue generally don’t cause this
    much mess. (The wire energizing the coil was damaged all along its way, point towards such
    issue.
     Poor contact inside contactor due to Dust accumulation since the contacts of low rating
    contactors are not accessible for cleaning therefore their health is an issue to predict.
     The dust at input terminals, and looseness of terminals of contactor cannot be ruled out, as the
    contactor was installed with intend to operate the DB from Field, resulting in lesser visits of DB.
    6. ACTIONS TAKEN:

    Following corrective actions have been taken:

     The scheme of “Operation from Field and Contactor Circuitry” has been permanently
    removed.
     Breakers of better quality have been installed for the burnt ones.
     From now onwards, Lights to be switched ON/OFF directly from DB through breakers,
    resulting in increased visual Inspection.
     The circuitry of all such DBs for field operation to be modified, to avoid any such incident in
    future.
     Thermography test to be instantly performed on all such DBs by Planning Department and
    maintain the practice in future as per schedule.(after every 3 month for DBs with older wiring
    and every 6 months for newly installed DBs (in span of 3 years) .

    7. FINAL STATUS:

    DB has been overhauled during General Shift of 29/4/2020 and system energized.

    Prepared By: Aamir Shehzad; AM Electrical Reviewed By: SALEEM MALIK; MANAGER E&I

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