Title :
Transfer switches applied in systems with power circuit breakers
Author :
Roybal, David D.
Author_Institution :
Cutler-Hammer Inc., Lafayette, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper is an overview of the industry standards for short-time current ratings of low-voltage transfer switches and power circuit breakers. It defines and compares the standard withstand and closing ratings of transfer switches and the short-time current rating of power circuit breakers. It reviews a typical distribution system using transfer switches and power circuit breakers to demonstrate the need to consider switches with extended short-time current ratings for such applications
Keywords :
circuit breakers; industrial power systems; power distribution protection; standards; closing rating; distribution system protection; industry standards; low-voltage transfer switches; power circuit breakers; short-time current ratings; withstand rating; ANSI standards; Circuit breakers; Circuit faults; Emergency power supplies; Industry Applications Society; National electric code; Power system protection; Power system reliability; Switches; Switching circuits;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
