This white paper describes how integrated transformer Vacuum Fault Interrupter (VFI) technology coupled with secondary overcurrent sensing, arc-light sensing and modern relaying significantly reduces secondary incident arc energy. Pre-designed and factory-tested, Eaton's Cooper Power series AR-VFI transformer protection system utilizes this method to provide integral overcurrent protection on secondaries up to 6000 A.
This paper provides a basic overview of the definitions, components, applications and other details associated with low voltage distribution equipment.
Commercial vehicles require fast aftertreatment heat-up to move the SCR catalyst into the most efficient temperature range to meet upcoming NOX regulations while minimizing CO2.
This white paper discusses design considerations and system implications for Eaton’s Cooper Power series externally fused, internally fused or fuseless capacitor banks.
This white paper describes manufacturing and design innovations incorporated within Eaton’s Cooper Power series power capacitor offerings including Standard-duty (SD type), Heavy-duty (HD type), Extreme-duty (XD type) and Internally fused units resulting in numerous performance, packaging and safety advantages.
The purpose of this paper is to provide insight on condition-based monitoring techniques that can be applied to oil-insulated, vacuum interrupting single-phase reclosers by examining stresses that drive recloser wear-out and the design features that address those stresses.
This white paper describes Eaton’s C&I curtailment module solutions for utilities that seek out Commercial and Industrial customers to help offset energy demands on the grid.
Eaton’s UPS battery handbook is a free and complete guide on large UPS batteries, battery maintenance and important battery considerations for maintaining power protection for critical data center and IT equipment.
This white paper describes how utilities can ensure data integrity and improve performance and reliability by using Eaton’s SMP Gateway redundancy feature.
This white paper describes how Eaton's Feeder Automation Manager (FAM) system dramatically reduces the duration and scope of utility outages — driving down SAIDI and SAIFI metrics, reducing costs and enhancing overall operations.
This white paper discusses how ground fault sensing detects current that flows between a source and a (faulted) load traveling on other than normal current-carrying conductors using one of several methods
The purpose of this white paper is to discuss the functionality of a traditional low-voltage spot network, but designed for medium-voltage, 4160 V loads.
This white paper presents tomorrow’s smart substation HMI used for visualization, real-time control and as a management tool: the integrated substation HMI.
This is the white paper describing the purpose of the primary resistance test, testing in the field and results for Magnum breakers and Power Defense insulated case circuit breakers.
This document reviews Pow-R-Command lighting control and plug load control panelboards with remote-operated circuit breakers to meet energy code standards for receptacle control.
This paper provides an overview of recent changes in the National Electrical Code (NEC) pertaining to a generator remote start circuit for use in an emergency system and provides a code-compliant solution that can be implemented with one or more transfer switches using common technology.
This white paper discusses how the optimal use of a capacitor bank in the energy distribution system was addressed with the aid of Eaton CYMDIST software.
This paper details the two-fuse BON/ELSP fuse characteristics, options available in BON fuses (and alternately a MagneX interrupter) and proper coordination practices.
Eaton presents this paper to inform utilities about how they can advance cybersecurity, system function, redundancy and efficiency by adding gateway technology to support interoperability among substation equipment and unify modeling that enables new intelligence into system conditions.
This document considers the essential electrical system (EES) plays a vital role in healthcare facilities such as hospitals and is designed to ensure continuity of power to essential electrical loads.
This technical paper focuses on Eaton’s recommendations for optimizing pressure within the transformer in order to minimize nuisance alarms within Photovoltaic (PV) solar applications.
This paper will explore the differences between rectangular and circular coil designs as they relate to power factor and establish acceptable values for each.
This paper explores the codes and standards impacting the performance and design considerations for distribution transformers used to step-up voltages. It provides a guide on how to make the needed calculations and guidance on new approaches to support proper application and needed protection.
The purpose of this white paper is to share secondary network arc flash event details and help create a safer environment through technology for those working in these applications.
This example case application reviews the use of the VisoVac at a large university in the United States to replace dated fused gear with a manual transfer switch using overcurrent protection.
This white paper discusses reliably detecting the ignition of an arc flash inside low-voltage metal enclosed switchgear using an arc flash detection system presents a number of technical challenges and requires careful system design to provide maximum equipment and personnel protection
This paper will discuss upgrade versus replace alternatives, addressing UL 845 North American industry standard requirements and how this affects design, installation and maintenance of both upgraded and new MCCs.
In this paper, you will learn why aging three-phase UPSs are susceptible to failure and evaluate the pros and cons of three possible options: replace the UPS, update the existing UPS’s internal electronics, or continue to operate the UPS until it fails.
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