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An arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) or arc-fault detection device (AFDD) [1] is a circuit breaker that breaks the circuit when it detects the electric arcs that are a signature of loose connections in home wiring. Loose connections, which can develop over time, can sometimes become hot enough to ignite house fires.
Two types of wiring protection are standard thermal breakers and arc fault circuit breakers. Thermal breakers require an overload condition long enough that a heating element in the breaker trips the breaker off. In contrast, arc fault circuit breakers use magnetic or other means to detect increases in current draw much more quickly.
This type of arc flash mitigation device operates rapidly within a few milliseconds, creating a three-phase short-circuit to ground, which safely redirects fault currents away from the location of the arc flash. Upon activation by an external relay, a fast-moving contact pin makes physical contact with the energized bus, creating the short circuit.
Arcing horns protecting bushings on a distribution transformer. Arcing horns form a spark gap across the insulator with a lower breakdown voltage than the air path along the insulator surface, so an overvoltage will cause the air to break down and the arc to form between the arcing horns, diverting it away from the surface of the insulator. [3]
Arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) or arc-fault detection device (AFDD) — detects electric arcs from the likes of loose wires. Recloser — A type of circuit breaker that closes automatically after a delay. These are used on overhead electric power distribution systems, to prevent short duration faults from causing sustained outages.
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The purpose of selectivity is to minimize the impact of a failure on the network. Faults in an installation are, for example, overload and short circuit. [1] [2] There are four ways in which selectivity is achieved: [3] Current selectivity: different breaking capacities; Time selectivity: time delay before tripping of a breaker