Arc flash hazard analysis and mitigation
by Das, J. C.
"An arc flash is an electrical breakdown of the resistance of air resulting in an electric arc which can occur where there is sufficient voltage in an electrical system and a path to ground or lower voltage. Electrical arcs experience negative incremental resistance, which causes the electrical resistance to decrease as the arc temperature increases. Therefore, as the arc gets hotter the resistance drops, drawing more and more current (runaway) until some part of the system melts, trips, or eva…
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- Full title :Arc flash hazard analysis and mitigation / J. C. Das.
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"An arc flash is an electrical breakdown of the resistance of air resulting in an electric arc which can occur where there is sufficient voltage in an electrical system and a path to ground or lower voltage. Electrical arcs experience negative incremental resistance, which causes the electrical resistance to decrease as the arc temperature increases. Therefore, as the arc gets hotter the resistance drops, drawing more and more current (runaway) until some part of the system melts, trips, or evaporates, providing enough distance to break the circuit and extinguish the arc. An arc flash with 1000 amperes or more can cause substantial damage, fire or injury."--
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- Publication Date:2021
- Edition:Second edition
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Wiley-IEEE Press
- Place of Publication:Hoboken, New Jersey
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2021
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- Description:pages cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781119709749, 1119709741
- oclc:on1163945282
- LC Classification:TK1005
- Dewey Decimal:621.31028/9
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