Boston, MA — For substations, Phoenix Electric Corp. has introduced the Capture Fault Current Limiter concept, which employs new technology to make utility substations more reliable.  Using passively dynamic Faultron electron tube technology, the Fault Current Limiter traps and diffuses fault currents, protecting substation equipment and preventing power outages.  Since it eliminates the need for fuses, the Fault Current Limiter also eliminates the time and expense of buying and managing an inventory of spares.

The Fault Current Limiters have an operational frequency of 60HZ and a maximum current let-through of 20KA.  15KV voltage class limiters have continuous current ratings up to 3000A and a BIL of 110KV.  27KV voltage class limiters have continuous current ratings up to 4000A and a BIL of 150KV.  All units have a response time measured in microseconds.  An integrated monitoring control system ensures the proper operation of the Fault Current Limiter unit and signals any malfunctions or anomalies.

Phoenix Electric Corporation designs, manufactures, and installs specialty switchgear; custom switchgear retrofits; cylindrically wound air-core reactors; and custom engineered controls.  Committed to quality, Phoenix Electric manufactures all its products in accordance with ANSI / IEEE / NEMA / NEC standards and inspects them under strict quality-assurance guidelines fully consistent with ISO 9001 standards.

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