Title :
A user guide to the selection, application, testing and life expectancy of molded case circuit breakers
Author :
Hall, William M. ; Donner, Gary ; Kalhori, Banafsheh ; Gregory, George D. ; Gardner, John ; Samojeden, Matt
Author_Institution :
Asgard Technol. Inc., Carol Stream, IL, USA
Abstract :
A working group representing the PCIC and I&CPS and manufacturers are preparing a guide to give users information for the correct selection, application, testing, and life expectancy of molded case circuit breakers. This paper is intended to be a tutorial type presentation. This is the first phase of the solution to understanding the present method of rating molded case circuit breakers
Keywords :
short-circuit currents; standards; switchgear testing; application; guidelines; life expectancy; molded case circuit breakers; rating; selection; testing; tutorial; user guide; Circuit breakers; Circuit testing; Computer aided software engineering; Life testing; Manufacturing; Paper technology; Road transportation; Senior members; Temperature; Vents;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1995. Record of Conference Papers., Industry Applications Society 42nd Annual
Conference_Location :
Denver, CO
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2909-0
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1995.523941