CA2233484C - Arc-resistant switchgear enclosure - Google Patents

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CA2233484C
CA2233484C CA002233484A CA2233484A CA2233484C CA 2233484 C CA2233484 C CA 2233484C CA 002233484 A CA002233484 A CA 002233484A CA 2233484 A CA2233484 A CA 2233484A CA 2233484 C CA2233484 C CA 2233484C
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Albert H. Aufermann
Robert S. Karnbach
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ABB Inc USA
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02B—BOARDS, SUBSTATIONS OR SWITCHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SUPPLY OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02B1/00—Frameworks, boards, panels, desks, casings; Details of substations or switching arrangements
    • H02B1/56—Cooling; Ventilation
    • H02B1/565—Cooling; Ventilation for cabinets
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02B—BOARDS, SUBSTATIONS OR SWITCHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SUPPLY OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02B13/00—Arrangement of switchgear in which switches are enclosed in, or structurally associated with, a casing, e.g. cubicle
    • H02B13/02—Arrangement of switchgear in which switches are enclosed in, or structurally associated with, a casing, e.g. cubicle with metal casing
    • H02B13/025—Safety arrangements, e.g. in case of excessive pressure or fire due to electrical defect

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  • Power Engineering (AREA)
  • Gas-Insulated Switchgears (AREA)
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CA002233484A 1995-10-03 1996-09-06 Arc-resistant switchgear enclosure Expired - Lifetime CA2233484C (en)

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US08/538,448 1995-10-03
US08/538,448 US5689097A (en) 1995-10-03 1995-10-03 Arc-resistant switchgear enclosure with arcing chamber venting structure
PCT/US1996/014315 WO1997013264A1 (en) 1995-10-03 1996-09-06 Arc-resistant switchgear enclosure

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EP (1) EP0853811A1 (OSRAM)
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