DocumentCode
1041614
Title
A Testing Program for Qualification of Switchgear to be Subjected to an Earthquake Experience
Author
Gallant, C.R. ; Hammond, G.W. ; Bybel, D. ; Stahl, D.P.
Author_Institution
I-T-E Imperial Corporation
Issue
1
fYear
1971
Firstpage
339
Lastpage
349
Abstract
Purchase specifications for switch-gear for nuclear powered generator stations require some level of earthquake survival demonstration. There being no established standard for such a demonstration, it was considered necessary to develop and conduct a testing program which gave assurance of compliance with both structural and electrical operating needs.
Keywords
Acceleration; Assembly; Buildings; Earthquakes; Frequency; Nuclear power generation; Power generation; Qualifications; Switchgear; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9510
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TPAS.1971.293010
Filename
4074342
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