Document ID (ISN) | 105536 |
CIS number |
06-1196 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0034-8732 - Prevención |
Year |
2005 |
Convention or series no. |
|
Author(s) |
Calvo Sáez J.A. |
Title |
Protection against low voltage electric arcs |
Original title |
Protección contra el arco eléctrico en baja tensión [in Spanish] |
Bibliographic information |
Jan.-Mar. 2005, No.171, p.48-54. Illus. |
Abstract |
Statistics show that 60% of electrical accidents are caused by electric arcs in electrical systems or panels. This article explains how electric arcs are generated and describes their effects (thermal effects, pressure waves) and protective measures to be adopted (compartmentalisation of the installation, automatic circuit breakers). Data concerning the admissible thermal load for cables according to their diameter and type of insulation are presented in tabular form. |
Descriptors (primary) |
electrical safety; electric arc |
Descriptors (secondary) |
switchgear; thermal effects; electric burns; short circuits |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Spain |
Subject(s) |
Electricity
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Broad subject area(s) |
Electrical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Electricity
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