Keeping electrical switchgear safe
Very specific and intricately illustrated guidance addressed primarily to the owners and operators of such equipment in industrial or commercial organisations – as distinct from electricity distribution companies or the equipment suppliers themselves, although the latter may find it useful. To assist managers, engineers and other relevant personnel understand their responsibilities and duties in the operation, care and safety-oriented maintenance of high and low-voltage switchgear.
Extensive guidance covers the selection, use, care and maintenance of three-phase electrical switchgear with voltage ratings from 400V alternating current (ac) up to and including 33 kV ac. Pertinent subjects examined include: circuit-breakers; switches; switch fuses; isolators; and HV contactors. With many intensively labelled and colour cross-section diagrams featuring circuit breakers, fuse switches and other equipment.


