Title :
Fuse classifications and protection of IEC motor starters
Author :
Dyrnes, Stephen L.
Author_Institution :
Dyrnes, Wheeland, Claussen Assoc., Portland, OR, USA
Abstract :
A review of basic fuse classifications, H, J, K, L, R, T, CC, and G, is presented. Motor starter testing standards required by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) are identified. The various allowable levels of overcurrent protection as specified by IEC and the National Electric Code (NEC) are discussed.<>
Keywords :
electric fuses; electric motors; machine protection; machine testing; overcurrent protection; standards; starting; IEC motor starters; International Electrotechnical Commission; NEC; National Electric Code; fuse classifications; overcurrent protection; protection; testing standards; Contactors; Current limiters; Design engineering; Electrical products industry; Fuses; IEC; Laboratories; Protection; Switches; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Pulp and Paper Industry Technical Conference, 1993., Conference Record of 1993 Annual
Conference_Location :
Hyannis, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1354-2
DOI :
10.1109/PAPCON.1993.255798
