Selection, Use, Care and Maintenance of Electrical Switchgear

This book is aimed primarily at owners and operators of electrical switchgear in industrial or commercial organisations, as distinct from electricity distribution companies or equipment suppliers, although the latter may find the advice useful.

It is intended to assist managers, engineers and other relevant personnel to understand their responsibilities and duties in the operation, care and maintenance of high-voltage and low-voltage switchgear, with a view to keeping it safe.

There is guidance on the selection, use, care and maintenance of three-phase electrical switchgear with voltage ratings from 400 V alternating current (ac) up to and including 33 kV ac.

It deals with circuit-breakers, switches, switch fuses, isolators and HV contactors.