ETT Study Guide Book 3: Component Testing
F. Circuit Breakers
1. Properties and Types
Identify properties, types, and applications 2, 3, 4
- Understanding High-Voltage Circuit Breaker Nameplates - Part 1
- Understanding High-Voltage Circuit Breaker Nameplates - Part 2
- GEH-6273E MicroVersaTrip Users Guide 2, 3
- NEMA AB 4 Guidelines for Inspection and Preventive Maintenance of Molded-Case Circuit Breakers Used in Commercial and Industrial Applications 2, 3
- The Basics of Circuit Breakers - SIEMENS Handbook
- 4 Methods of Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Design
- The "Why" of MV Breaker Testing
- SF6 Circuit Breakers
- Circuit Breaker Terms and Definitions
- High Voltage Circuit Breakers: Trends and Recent Developments
- SF6 Circuit Breaker – Types, Construction, Working and Applications
2. Inspection and Test Procedures
Apply visual and mechanical inspections 2, 3, 4
Important Standards
- NFPA 70B: Chapter 15 Substations and Switchgear Assemblies 2 3 4
- NFPA 70B: Chapter 17 Insulated-Case/Molded-Case Circuit Breakers 2 3 4
Lubrication
- 3 Critical Lubrication Points for Power Circuit Breakers
- Critical Maintenance for Circuit Breakers
- Circuit Breaker Lubrication in the Field
- Lubrication and Circuit Breakers
General Maintenance
Employ methods and procedures for electrical tests 2, 3, 4
Important Standards
- NFPA 70B: Chapter 11.10 Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers 2, 3, 4
- NFPA 70B: Chapter 11.16 Medium and High Voltage Circuit Breakers 2, 3, 4
Zone Interlocking
- Zone Selective Interlocking (ZSI) Basic Principles
- Reducing Fault Stress with Zone-Selective Interlocking Schneider Electric 4
- Zone Interlocking - EATON Application Note 3
Circuit Breaker Testing Guides
- Circuit Breaker Testing Guide - MEGGER Handbook
- 3 Basic Electrical Tests for Medium-Voltage Circuit Breakers
- 10 Critical Tests for New Power Circuit Breakers
- 5 Often Overlooked Tests for Power Circuit Breakers
- How to perform diagnostic testing of HV circuit breakers
- Recommended Circuit Breaker Tests
- Testing high speed DC circuit breakers
Vacuum Integrity
- Predicting the Remaining Life of Vacuum Interrupters in the Field
- Magnetron Atmospheric Condition (MAC) Testing Principles
- Vacuum Interrupter Testing Using Magnetron Atmospheric Condition (MAC) Test Equipment
- Vacuum Circuit Breaker Maintenance After Fault Interruption
Power Factor
- Insulation Power Factor Testing MV Indoor Circuit Breakers
- Power factor testing for circuit breakers
- Power factor testing of circuit breakers
Timing Tests
- 4 Critical Tests for Evaluating HV Circuit Breaker Performance
- Timing of Three Phase Circuit Breakers Using Digital Time Pulse Conversion
3. Interpretation of Test Results
Evaluate results of electrical tests 2, 3, 4
Important Standards
- NETA-ATS 2017: Section 7.6 Circuit Breakers 2 3 4
- NETA-MTS 2019: Section 7.6 Circuit Breakers 2 3 4
Last Update: Aug 21, 2023
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Guide Table of Contents, Book 3
- Book 3 Overview
- A. Switchgear and Switchboard Assemblies
- B. Transformers
- C. Cables
- D. Metal-Enclosed Busways
- E. Switches
- F. Circuit Breakers
- G. Circuit Switchers
- H. Network Protectors
- I. Protective Relays
- J. Instrument Transformers
- K. Metering Devices
- L. Regulating Apparatus
- M. Grounding Systems
- N. Ground-Fault Protection Systems
- O. Rotating Machinery
- P. Motor Control Centers and Motor Starters
- Q. Adjustable-Speed Drive Systems
- R. Direct-Current Systems
- S. Surge Arresters
- T. Capacitors and Reactors
- U. Outdoor Bus Structures
- V. Emergency Systems
- W. Automatic Circuit Reclosers and Line Sectionalizers
- X. Fiber-Optic Cables
- Y. Insulating Liquids and Gases
- Z. Fuses
- AA. Electric Vehicle Charging Systems