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ISBN: 9781260437454

Author: Petruzella

Publisher: MCG

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The compensation techniques are the methods that are employed in the electrical control systems to enhance the performance of the system. The performance are generally affected by the factors like lag in the compensating devices, slow response of the sys…

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Chapter 1.1, Problem 5RQ

Define each of the following terms associated with an arc flash:

a. Bolted fault
b. Arcing fault
c. Arc blast

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Define each of the following terms associated with an arc flash: a. Bolted fault b. Arcing fault c. Arc blast

Solution Summary: The author explains the term "bolted fault" related to an arc flash, and states the word "arc blast".

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