Title :
Safety design considerations for AC low-voltage distribution systems
Author :
Yu, Luke ; Beck, Roy T.
Author_Institution :
Ralph M. Parsons Co., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
Electrical hazards exist in 600 V and below electrical distribution systems. Safety criteria, protective device performance, transferred potential hazard, and National Electrical Code (NEC) voltage limits and requirements on equipment grounding practices are examined. Some recommendations on safe design are presented
Keywords :
distribution networks; earthing; protection; safety; standards; AC low-voltage distribution systems; NEC voltage limits; National Electrical Code; electrical hazards; equipment grounding practices; protective device performance; safety; transferred potential hazard; Electric shock; Electrical safety; Equations; Fibrillation; Hazards; Humans; Industry Applications Society; National electric code; Safety devices; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
