Title :
Protection of Auxiliary Power Systems in a Nuclear Power Plant
Author :
Koepfinger, J.L. ; Khunkhun, K.J.S.
Author_Institution :
Duquesne Light Company
Abstract :
This paper outlines the electrical protection for the 4.16 kV and 480 V auxiliary power systems in a nuclear power plant. The paper describes the protection philosophy, selection of protective devices, and the bases of their coordination and settings.
Keywords :
Circuit faults; Personnel; Power engineering and energy; Power generation; Power supplies; Power system protection; Protective relaying; Relays; Safety; Solid state circuits;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1979.319530