Title :
Factors to consider when upgrading transfer switching equipment to present codes and standards
Author :
Castenschiold, René ; Hogrebe, Lawrence F.
Author_Institution :
LCR Consulting Eng., Green Village, NJ, USA
fDate :
Sept. 28 1991-Oct. 4 1991
Abstract :
Many older emergency and standby power systems are being updated. The authors discuss what should be considered when expanding and updating transfer switching equipment. They also discuss the need for proper isolation between normal and emergency sources for new installations. Factors to consider include code conformance, reliable operations, economics, adequate ground-fault protection, adequate withstand fault current rating, and human safety.<>
Keywords :
emergency power supply; protection; safety; standards; switching circuits; code conformance; codes; economics; emergency power system; ground-fault protection; human safety; reliable operations; standards; standby power systems; transfer switching equipment; withstand fault current rating; Code standards; Conductors; Fault currents; National electric code; Power generation; Power system protection; Power system reliability; Safety; Switches; Wiring;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, 1991., Conference Record of the 1991 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Dearborn, MI, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0453-5
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.1991.178069
