Arc flash elimination system, apparatus, and method

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2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Fureman, Jared J (Department: 2836)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Arc suppression at switching point

C361S131000

Reexamination Certificate

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07929260

ABSTRACT:
A method of eliminating arc flash in a motor control center is disclosed. The method includes sensing an arc flash corresponding to the motor control center. In response to sensing the arc flash, and subsequent to a delay, determining whether the arc flash continues, and in response to determining that the arc flash continues, triggering an arc crowbar.

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