What is a trip free circuit breaker?
Definition A trip-free circuit breaker is a type of circuit breaker that cannot be forcibly held closed (or in the “on” position) during an overcurrent or fault condition. In simpler …
Flame Retardant and Flame Resistant Cables – Differences, Applications and Standards
Application Flame retardant cables and fire resistant cables are both designed to withstand specific fire-related hazards, but they serve different primary purposes. Flame retardant cables are designed to prevent the …
AC Power Line Interference onPipeline and its Mitigation
Metallic pipelines, particularly gas, oil or water pipelines, running in parallel or crossing a high voltage power lines will have the effect of low frequency induction (LFI) or in simple …
Recommended References on Arc Flash
What is Arc Flash? Arc flash is a type of electrical explosion or discharge that occurs when a fault condition bridges the air gap between energized conductors or between an …
What is difference of Arc Fault from Arc Flash?
Definition of Terms It is a sad reality that even Electrical Engineers are not aware of the diffrences of arc faults and arc flashes. Arc faults and arc flashes are …
What is an arc fault?
An arc fault is a high-power discharge of electricity between two or more conductors. This discharge can manifest in a number of ways. Series Arc Fault Occurs in a single …