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Testing System for the On-Site Checking of Magneto-Thermal Switches with Arc Fault Detection

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  • Giovanni Bucci

    (Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics (DIIIE), University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy)

  • Fabrizio Ciancetta

    (Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics (DIIIE), University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy)

  • Andrea Fioravanti

    (Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics (DIIIE), University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy)

  • Edoardo Fiorucci

    (Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics (DIIIE), University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy)

  • Simone Mari

    (Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics (DIIIE), University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy)

  • Alberto Prudenzi

    (Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics (DIIIE), University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy)

Abstract

Arcing is a harmful condition that can lead to electrical fires. The U.S. National Electrical Code requires the installation of electric arc breakers in all residential areas. However, such devices can fail, and therefore, may not work when needed. At present, there are no tests to confirm the correct operation of this type of device. This study aimed to propose an experimental test method to verify the proper functioning of magneto-thermal switches with an electric arc protection function for the occurrence of arc faults. The results show that the proposed method adequately detected the correct operations and tripping time by using different surge suppressors. The proposed system lays the foundations for a portable test system for the periodic checking of electrical systems in which arc fault detection devices (AFDDs) are installed.

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  • Giovanni Bucci & Fabrizio Ciancetta & Andrea Fioravanti & Edoardo Fiorucci & Simone Mari & Alberto Prudenzi, 2020. "Testing System for the On-Site Checking of Magneto-Thermal Switches with Arc Fault Detection," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(18), pages 1-18, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:13:y:2020:i:18:p:4652-:d:410185
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    1. Qiwei Lu & Zeyu Ye & Yilei Zhang & Tao Wang & Zhixuan Gao, 2019. "Analysis of the Effects of Arc Volt–Ampere Characteristics on Different Loads and Detection Methods of Series Arc Faults," Energies, MDPI, vol. 12(2), pages 1-16, January.
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    1. Silvio Simani & Elena Zattoni, 2021. "Advanced Control Design and Fault Diagnosis," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(18), pages 1-6, September.

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