Testing System for the On-Site Checking of Magneto-Thermal Switches with Arc Fault Detection
Arcing is a harmful condition that can lead to electrical fires. The U.S. National Electrical Code requires the installation of electric arc breakers in all residential areas. However, such devices can fail, and therefore, may not work when needed. At present, there are no tests to confirm the corre...
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| author | Giovanni Bucci Fabrizio Ciancetta Andrea Fioravanti Edoardo Fiorucci Simone Mari Alberto Prudenzi |
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| description | Arcing is a harmful condition that can lead to electrical fires. The U.S. National Electrical Code requires the installation of electric arc breakers in all residential areas. However, such devices can fail, and therefore, may not work when needed. At present, there are no tests to confirm the correct operation of this type of device. This study aimed to propose an experimental test method to verify the proper functioning of magneto-thermal switches with an electric arc protection function for the occurrence of arc faults. The results show that the proposed method adequately detected the correct operations and tripping time by using different surge suppressors. The proposed system lays the foundations for a portable test system for the periodic checking of electrical systems in which arc fault detection devices (AFDDs) are installed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-49a2fb54cf89425d9a230b1fe1d145ac2023-11-20T12:53:34ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732020-09-011318465210.3390/en13184652Testing System for the On-Site Checking of Magneto-Thermal Switches with Arc Fault DetectionGiovanni Bucci0Fabrizio Ciancetta1Andrea Fioravanti2Edoardo Fiorucci3Simone Mari4Alberto Prudenzi5Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics (DIIIE), University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, ItalyDepartment of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics (DIIIE), University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, ItalyDepartment of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics (DIIIE), University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, ItalyDepartment of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics (DIIIE), University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, ItalyDepartment of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics (DIIIE), University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, ItalyDepartment of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics (DIIIE), University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, ItalyArcing is a harmful condition that can lead to electrical fires. The U.S. National Electrical Code requires the installation of electric arc breakers in all residential areas. However, such devices can fail, and therefore, may not work when needed. At present, there are no tests to confirm the correct operation of this type of device. This study aimed to propose an experimental test method to verify the proper functioning of magneto-thermal switches with an electric arc protection function for the occurrence of arc faults. The results show that the proposed method adequately detected the correct operations and tripping time by using different surge suppressors. The proposed system lays the foundations for a portable test system for the periodic checking of electrical systems in which arc fault detection devices (AFDDs) are installed.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/18/4652arc fault detection devicesAFDDsurge arrester |
| spellingShingle | Giovanni Bucci Fabrizio Ciancetta Andrea Fioravanti Edoardo Fiorucci Simone Mari Alberto Prudenzi Testing System for the On-Site Checking of Magneto-Thermal Switches with Arc Fault Detection Energies arc fault detection devices AFDD surge arrester |
| title | Testing System for the On-Site Checking of Magneto-Thermal Switches with Arc Fault Detection |
| title_full | Testing System for the On-Site Checking of Magneto-Thermal Switches with Arc Fault Detection |
| title_fullStr | Testing System for the On-Site Checking of Magneto-Thermal Switches with Arc Fault Detection |
| title_full_unstemmed | Testing System for the On-Site Checking of Magneto-Thermal Switches with Arc Fault Detection |
| title_short | Testing System for the On-Site Checking of Magneto-Thermal Switches with Arc Fault Detection |
| title_sort | testing system for the on site checking of magneto thermal switches with arc fault detection |
| topic | arc fault detection devices AFDD surge arrester |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/18/4652 |
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