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Primary Injection Testing on Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers

Primary Injection Testing on Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers

Circuit breakers used in low-voltage applications include air circuit breakers, insulated-case and molded-case circuit breakers, and miniature circuit breakers. Air circuit breakers or low-voltage power circuit breakers typically function as ...
Low-Voltage Air Circuit Breakers—A Maintenance Must!

Low-Voltage Air Circuit Breakers—A Maintenance Must!

Low-voltage circuit breakers are predominant in virtually every electrical power system. A 2008 NETA survey and associated IEEE paper showed that 22% of these breakers did not follow their time-current ...

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Game Planning for Electrical Safety Success

Game Planning for Electrical Safety Success

As I allegedly approach a half century on this earth, reflections on life lessons learned abound. Looking back, there is no question that the most impactful lessons I learned — those I still use every day — came on days ...
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A Technician’s Approach to Impedance-Based Protective Elements

A Technician’s Approach to Impedance-Based Protective Elements

A power system uses  various  elements within protective relay schemes, and having a thorough understanding of the theory behind these ...

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ANSI/NETA Standards Update

ANSI/NETA Standards Update

ANSI/NETA ATS–2021 Revision Completed ANSI/NETA ATS–2021, Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment & Systems has completed an American National Standard revision process. ANSI administrative approval was granted September 18, 2020. The new edition is scheduled to be ...

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