Industry Application IA08318001E Effective May （工业应用IA08318001E有效的可能）.pdf

Industry Application I Effective May 2012 Understanding circuit breaker design and operation to improve safety and reliability in underground mining Authors Abstract David B. Durocher Traditional “above ground” application of circuit Senior Member, IEEE breakers for overcurrent protection in industry are Eaton Corporation generally well understood. Defined design and test 26850 SW Kinsman Rd standards, which vary somewhat across the globe, Wilsonville, OR 97070 USA provide a framework for users of these devices DavidBDurocher@ to ensures they are not misapplied. Attention to Len Walls detail in circuit breaker maintenance generally Eaton Corporation assures that these devices will operate with reliability and safety across the industry. However, 1000 Cherrington Pkwy Moon Township, PA 15108 USA when circuit breakers are applied in underground LenWalls@ mining applications, traditional design and test standards give way to in-country mining safety Stephan Becker