Arc flash elimination system, apparatus, and method
US7929260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H3/33
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of eliminating arc flash in a motor control center is disclosed. The method includes sensing an arc flash corresponding to the motor control center. In response to sensing the arc flash, and subsequent to a delay, determining whether the arc flash continues, and in response to determining that the arc flash continues, triggering an arc crowbar.
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