Multisensor secondary device for detection of low-level arcing faults in metal-clad MCC switchgear panel

Author

Sidhu, Tarlochan S. ; Sagoo, Gurinder S. ; Sachdev, Mohindar S.

Author_Institution

Power Syst. Res. Group, Saskatchewan Univ., Saskatoon, Sask., Canada

Volume

17

Issue

1

fYear

2002

fDate

1/1/2002 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

129

Lastpage

134

Abstract

This paper describes the development of a multisensor device, based on four different physical phenomena, for reliable detection of low-level arcing faults in metal-clad switchgear. The proposed device was tested for actual arcing, generated on a low-voltage motor control center panel, feeding a dry type 15 kVA, 230/115 V Y/Δ transformer. Some results showing the performance of the developed device are presented in the paper. The device can also be applied for detection of arcing in power electronic drives, dry type transformers, gas insulated switchgear, generator bus-ducts, and other metal-clad electrical apparatus

Keywords

acoustic transducers; arcs (electric); electric motors; fault location; infrared detectors; protection; switchgear; transformers; ultrasonic transducers; 115 V; 15 kVA; 230 V; acoustic sensor; arcing; dry type Y/Δ transformer; dry type transformers; gas insulated switchgear; generator bus-ducts; infrared; low-level arcing faults detection; low-voltage motor control center panel; metal-clad MCC switchgear panel; metal-clad electrical apparatus; multisensor secondary device; power electronic drives; radio-frequency sensor; ultrasonic sensor; Acoustic sensors; Circuit faults; Electrical fault detection; Fault detection; Infrared sensors; Motor drives; Protection; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Switchgear; Testing;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8977

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/61.974199

Filename

974199