Title :
Selection, application and interchangeability of medium voltage power fuses in motor control centers
Author_Institution :
Rockwell Autom., Cambridge, Ont.
Abstract :
Medium voltage fuses (1 kV-34.5 kV) of equal ratings are not all created equal. The assumed interchangeability of various vendors´ medium voltage (MV) fuses may expose you and your medium voltage control equipment to undue stress and danger. This paper outlines the design characteristics, operating characteristics, selection criteria and failure modes of medium voltage power fuses when used in motor control applications (typically 2.4-13 kV). Also covered are application, installation and special application considerations including MV drives and soft starters. When properly selected and applied, medium voltage power fuses should provide years of safe and reliable protection
Keywords :
electric fuses; failure analysis; machine control; motor protection; reliability; safety; starting; voltage control; 1 to 34.5 kV; MV drives; design characteristics; failure modes; medium voltage control equipment; medium voltage fuse; motor control application; operating characteristics; reliable protection; safe protection; soft starter; undue stress; ANSI standards; Circuits; Fuses; IEC standards; IEEE members; Medium voltage; Motor drives; Power system protection; Testing; Voltage control;
Conference_Titel :
Pulp and Paper Industry Technical Conference, 2005. Conference Record of 2005 Annual
Conference_Location :
Jacksonville, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9089-X
DOI :
10.1109/PAPCON.2005.1502054
