Title :
Closed-transition switching of essential loads
Author :
Castenschiold, René
Author_Institution :
LCR Consulting Eng., Green Village, NJ, USA
Abstract :
The design and applications of closed-transition switching to improve performance in transferring all types of essential loads is presented. Application factors are discussed such as load characteristics, the need for periodic testing, anticipation of power failures, desired reliability, and required approvals. Transfer switch design as it applies to both the transfer switch itself and to the associated controls is discussed
Keywords :
reliability; switches; testing; uninterruptible power supplies; closed-transition switching; essential loads; load characteristics; periodic testing; power failures; reliability; transfer switch design; uninterruptible power supplies; Application software; Circuit testing; Data processing; Industrial power systems; Industry Applications Society; Low voltage; Power system reliability; Power systems; Switches; Uninterruptible power systems;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
