Interrupting Time for Recloser
Interrupting Time for Recloser
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Hello,
Does anyone know what the interrupting time is for a recloser on a utility distribution system? I'm looking for a generic time like with circuit breakers, rule of thumb is 5 cycles.
Thanks in Advance
wbd
Does anyone know what the interrupting time is for a recloser on a utility distribution system? I'm looking for a generic time like with circuit breakers, rule of thumb is 5 cycles.
Thanks in Advance
wbd






RE: Interrupting Time for Recloser
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RE: Interrupting Time for Recloser
What you have to keep in mind is that reclosers have multiple purposes, and different reponse curves for the first time they detect a fault, and subsequent operations aafter they (reclose). This flexibility is what gives them the ability to keep service on under intermitten fault conditons, and to enable downstream devices to lock out before they do. Sorry to muddy the waters, but these are not dvices with a "one number" characteristic.
RE: Interrupting Time for Recloser
This is no different than a circuit breaker. Once a signal is sent from the control to trip the recloser, it will always operate in roughly the same time, regardless of the type of curve on the control.
RE: Interrupting Time for Recloser