This degradation reduces dielectric strength, thermal stability, and mechanical integrity, thereby increasing susceptibility to failure modes such as partial discharges, arcing, and surface tracking—recognized precursors of fire ignition. Electrical cable insulation, mainly composed of polymeric materials, progressively deteriorates under thermal, electrical, mechanical, and environmental stress factors. Through these tests the aim was to learn more about thermal conductivity properties in fire conditions and what effects it would have on the tray itself and how long the installed cable. Based on the engineering practice of an oil storage company, this study proposes a modification scheme that entails spraying fire‐retardant coatings on the outer surface of a cable tray to delay the failure times of the cables in the tray. To verify the effect, 12 specimens were processed using. Fire resistance testing evaluates how well cable trays can withstand fire and prevent flames from spreading.
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