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Power circuit breaker theory and design

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OSTI ID:7333245
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An analysis is presented of the theoretical and practical problems in circuit breaker design. Chapters are included on: development of different types of circuit breakers (CB); physics of CB arcs, network switching conditions; oil, air-break, air-blast, SF/sub 6/, and vacuum CB's; special switching systems; CB specification and testing; design criteria; insulation requirements; and cost effective design. A subject index is provided. (LCL)

OSTI ID:
7333245
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

200300* -- Electric Power Engineering-- Power Transmission & Distribution-- (-1989)
24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
AIR
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
DESIGN
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTRICAL INSULATION
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES
FLUIDS
FLUORIDES
FLUORINE COMPOUNDS
GASES
HALIDES
HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
OILS
OPERATION
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE TESTING
SPECIFICATIONS
SULFUR COMPOUNDS
SULFUR FLUORIDES
TESTING