Earthing switch is a mechanical switching device for earthing parts of a circuit, capable of withstanding for a specified time short-circuits currents, but not required to carry normal rated currents of the circuit. Earth switch is also connected on the isolator to ground residual current. The tubular arm of earthing switch is permanently connected with the earthed frame by a flexible connection. In the open position, the contact arm is located along the base frame. Fig. Earthing switch at open position During closing operation, the arm rotates in the vertical plane and reach the fix contact. In the end position, the earthing blade moves up along its axis and is inserted into earthing contact. Arcing horns are connected to contacts of earth switch. An arc can establish between the switch contacts when contact arm and fix contact connects during a short circuit fault.The horns are designed to endure the arc ...
Hi, WeEngineers, thank you for your excellent explain for "Difference between re-ignition and re-strike in switching devices". I am a little bit confused, may I know the "cycle" in Fig. means it included full positive half wave and negative half wave ? However 1/4 cycle in the Fig. looks like just only in negative half wave. If the Fig. is correct, , the 1/4 cycle will be 20/2/4 = 2.5 ms in 50 Hz power system. To my understanding, 1/4 cycle will be 50/4 = 5 ms. As above, may I know what is your suggestion? Thank you very much and have a nice day.
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