Title :
Pre-test determination of current for maximum thermal arc energy release in current limiting fuses
Author_Institution :
RTE Corporation, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Abstract :
Generally the most severe test for a current limiting fuse occurs in its critical current range, where the maximum thermal energy is released during the fault interruption. A method of calculating this current as related to the fuse element characteristics is given so that maximum valid test data can be obtained with minimum fuse specimens and laboratory test time.
Keywords :
ANSI standards; Circuit testing; Critical current; Current limiters; Equations; Fuses; Laboratories; Reactive power; Voltage; Wire;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/T-PAS.1976.32102
