Title :
Meeting the standards - Testing and certification of medium-voltage control centers to arc-resistance standards
Author_Institution :
Rockwell Autom. Canada, Cambridge, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
This article outlines the details surrounding the testing of medium voltage control center equipment to permit it to be certified to present arc-resistant standards. The intent of this article is to improve the understanding of the dynamics of an arc fault and how new arc-resistant equipment designs can protect personnel from exposure to electrical arc hazards in industrial settings.
Keywords :
arcs (electric); control facilities; electrical faults; hazards; power system control; standards; voltage control; arc fault; arc-resistant standards; electrical arc hazards; industrial settings; medium voltage control center equipment; Certification; Circuit faults; Control systems; Fault currents; IEC standards; Impedance; Medium voltage; Protection; Switchgear; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIA.2007.901383
