thread238-410869
Had an engineering manager tell me they are concerned vertical end break switches (VEB) may fail by closing after being opened to isolate equipment for work. I would agree that double-end break (DEB) are generally more reliable/robust.
I have seen switches that failed due to...
Anyone seen this before? I can't find a code reference but I can't confirm the OEM approves either. They are cast coil GE PTG5 2-fuse type.
Matt
M. Nissen,P.E.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Waldron Engineering & Construction
we have a cogen plant, GSU, and MV switchgear/GCB in the cellar of a new commercial/institutional building. we dont have the soil resistivity yet, but the equipment elevation is below the water table. how does this affect the ground grid design?