ABSTRACT

This newly revised and updated reference presents sensible approaches to the design, selection, and usage of high-voltage circuit breakers-highlighting compliance issues concerning new and aging equipment to the evolving standards set forth by the American National Standards Institute and the International Electrotechnical Commission. This edition

chapter 1|23 pages

ELECTRIC ARC FUNDAMENTALS

chapter 2|44 pages

SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENTS

chapter 3|30 pages

TRANSIENT RECOVERY VOLTAGE

chapter 4|20 pages

SWITCHING OVERVOLTAGES

chapter 5|67 pages

TYPES OF CIRCUIT BREAKERS

chapter 6|30 pages

MECHANICAL DESIGN

chapter 7|29 pages

DIELECTRIC DESIGN

chapter 9|33 pages

SHORT CIRCUIT TESTING

chapter 10|51 pages

CIRCUIT BREAKER APPLICATIONS