October 15th, 2018, Published in Articles: Vector

Advances in utility works practices and equipment standards have improved the safety record of energy businesses greatly. Noja Power is dedicated to improving the safety of distribution network operators. Its OSM recloser is an example of the evolution of distribution switchgear. With a few innovations on recloser technology, Noja Power is providing class defining safety in outdoor pole-mounted reclosers. The company’s OSM recloser is said to be the only solid dielectric insulated recloser available today with type-tested, controlled arc fault venting. Safety designs are not only mechanical in this recloser. Incorporation of voltage sensing on either side of the recloser provides interlocking functionality. Utility engineers can configure the OSM recloser to prevent accidentally closing onto live loads, or even conduct a sequence check prior to synchronisation to ensure that no out-of-phase switching occurs.

Contact Sergio Tanus, Noja Power, sergiot@nojapower.co.za

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