DocumentCode
3438478
Title
Arc Fault Detection and Discrimination Methods
Author
Restrepo, Carlos E.
Author_Institution
Siemens Energy & Autom., Norcross
fYear
2007
fDate
16-19 Sept. 2007
Firstpage
115
Lastpage
122
Abstract
Arc waveform characteristics can be evaluated with various methods to recognize the presence of hazardous arc fault conditions. Discussion covers the arc phenomena and how it is generated in a low voltage electrical distribution circuit, as well as the isolation of the presence of hazardous conditions versus conditions that could falsely mimic the presence of an arc fault. Many waveform characteristics and conditions support the detection of hazardous arc faults and foster a more robust design, capable of withstanding unwanted tripping conditions.
Keywords
arcs (electric); fault diagnosis; power distribution faults; arc fault detection; arc fault discrimination methods; low voltage electrical distribution circuit; robust design; waveform characteristics; Automation; Circuit faults; Domestic safety; Electrical fault detection; Electrical safety; Fault detection; Fires; Ignition; National electric code; Product safety; AFCI; Arc Fault; Arcing; Power Line Noise; Residential Circuit Breaker;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Electrical contacts - 2007, the 53rd ieee holm conference on
Conference_Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Print_ISBN
1-4244-0837-7
Electronic_ISBN
1-4244-0838-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/HOLM.2007.4318203
Filename
4318203
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