Title :
Arc Fault Detection and Discrimination Methods
Author :
Restrepo, Carlos E.
Author_Institution :
Siemens Energy & Autom., Norcross
Abstract :
Arc waveform characteristics can be evaluated with various methods to recognize the presence of hazardous arc fault conditions. Discussion covers the arc phenomena and how it is generated in a low voltage electrical distribution circuit, as well as the isolation of the presence of hazardous conditions versus conditions that could falsely mimic the presence of an arc fault. Many waveform characteristics and conditions support the detection of hazardous arc faults and foster a more robust design, capable of withstanding unwanted tripping conditions.
Keywords :
arcs (electric); fault diagnosis; power distribution faults; arc fault detection; arc fault discrimination methods; low voltage electrical distribution circuit; robust design; waveform characteristics; Automation; Circuit faults; Domestic safety; Electrical fault detection; Electrical safety; Fault detection; Fires; Ignition; National electric code; Product safety; AFCI; Arc Fault; Arcing; Power Line Noise; Residential Circuit Breaker;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical contacts - 2007, the 53rd ieee holm conference on
Conference_Location :
Pittsburgh, PA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0837-7
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0838-5
DOI :
10.1109/HOLM.2007.4318203
