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Background. A circuit breaker experiences different stresses depending on the grounding condition of the networkTRV for the circuitbreaker depending on first,second or third clearing phase Necessary arcing time windowA comparison of the stresses is given. . . Not covered if tested for ungrounded condition.
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1. Comparison of circuit breaker stress related to the first pole to clear factor Helmut Heiermeier
14. October 2007
4. Conclusion If a test is performed at undgrounded condition
Short arcing times are tested with higher TRV
Medium arcing times are tested with lower TRV
Long arcing times are not tested
? testing under ungrounded condition if the majority of the faults are grounded leaves some major stresses untested and lowers confidence