DocumentCode
1433863
Title
The arc-fault circuit interrupter: an emerging product
Author
Gregory, George D. ; Scott, Gary W.
Author_Institution
Square D Co., Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Volume
34
Issue
5
fYear
1998
Firstpage
928
Lastpage
933
Abstract
The arc-fault circuit interrupter is beginning to emerge as a new product in residential applications in the US to protect against conditions that may cause fire. This paper provides some of the background regarding its emergence as a product and the function it is intended to provide. The evolving technology may also lend itself to industrial applications, as the potential applications become sufficiently well understood
Keywords
arcs (electric); interrupters; USA; arc-fault circuit interrupter; arc-fault detection; industrial applications; protection; residential applications; Circuit faults; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Electrodes; Fires; Ignition; Insulation life; Interrupters; Leakage current; Protection; Space technology;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0093-9994
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/28.720431
Filename
720431
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