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IMPEDANCE EARTHED NEUTRAL SYSTEM [1 record]

Record 1 2008-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Networks
DEF

A system whose neutral point is earthed through impedances to limit earth fault currents.

Key term(s)
  • impedance-earthed neutral system

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réseaux électriques
CONT

Lors d'un défaut d'isolement entre une phase et la terre dans un réseau à neutre impédant ou isolé, la tension des phases saines par rapport à la terre peut atteindre la tension composée.

Spanish

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