Title :
Coordination principles for applying expulsion and backup current-limiting fuses for protecting distribution transformers
Author :
Marek, James R. ; Gustin, Robert F.
Author_Institution :
Cooper Ind. Inc., Olean, NY, USA
fDate :
4/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Fundamental principles related to the application and coordination of backup current-limiting fuses and expulsion fuses are presented. A step-by-step process for selecting the most suitable sizes of fuses to assure proper coordination is delineated. The types and placement of fuses is discussed
Keywords :
distribution networks; electric fuses; power transformers; switchgear; transformer protection; coordination; current-limiting fuses; distribution transformers; expulsion fuses; switchgear; transformer protection; Electrical equipment industry; Fault currents; Fuses; Power system faults; Power system protection; Surge protection; Switchgear; Thumb; Transformers; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
