This paper analyzes the problem of the arc faults in both AC and DC low voltage electrical circuits. The state-of-the-art of the arc fault detection methods is analyzed together with the UL 1699 and UL 1699B Standard requirements for protection devices against arc faults (AFCIs). An experimental characterization is carried out of the arc fault phenomenon, for both AC and DC systems, focusing the attention on series arcs. The experimental measurements are carried out on a proper test bench, which has been developed in order to reproduce significant arcing conditions, in accordance with the UL 1699 Standard requirements.
Artale, G., Cataliotti, A., Cosentino, V., Privitera, G. (2013). Series arc faults in AC and DC electrical circuits. Characterization and detection methods. In Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (pp.1250-1254).
Series arc faults in AC and DC electrical circuits. Characterization and detection methods
ARTALE, Giovanni;CATALIOTTI, Antonio;COSENTINO, Valentina;
2013-01-01
Abstract
This paper analyzes the problem of the arc faults in both AC and DC low voltage electrical circuits. The state-of-the-art of the arc fault detection methods is analyzed together with the UL 1699 and UL 1699B Standard requirements for protection devices against arc faults (AFCIs). An experimental characterization is carried out of the arc fault phenomenon, for both AC and DC systems, focusing the attention on series arcs. The experimental measurements are carried out on a proper test bench, which has been developed in order to reproduce significant arcing conditions, in accordance with the UL 1699 Standard requirements.
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