Low voltage circuit breaker modernization through solid-state technology

Author

Fidinger, Jack A. ; Vincent, James R.

Author_Institution

General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY, USA

fYear

1991

fDate

9-11 Sep 1991

Firstpage

193

Lastpage

197

Abstract

The modernization of low-voltage circuit breakers through solid-state technology has made significant strides during the 1980s. This has lead to the latest technological advancements being placed in old-style breakers to improve system coordination, increase selection, enhance reliability, and extend equipment life. Power management systems are also available for monitoring and controlling older electrical distribution systems. An introduction to the newer technology and equipment life extension opportunities available is given

Keywords

circuit breakers; distribution networks; load management; control; electrical distribution systems; equipment life extension; low-voltage circuit breakers; modernization; monitoring; power management system; reliability; solid-state technology; system coordination; Circuit breakers; Current measurement; Delay; Low voltage; Paper technology; Power system harmonics; Power system protection; Power system reliability; Sampling methods; Solid state circuits;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1991, Record of Conference Papers., Industry Applications Society 38th Annual

Conference_Location

Toronto, Ont.

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0193-5

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PCICON.1991.162947

Filename

162947