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    Piezoelectrics in Circuit Breakers
    Piezoelectrics in Circuit Breakers
    Piezoelectrics in Circuit Breakers
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    Piezoelectrics in Circuit Breakers

    By Dr Kesorn Pechrach Weaver

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    This book demonstrates how a piezoelectric actuator can be used as part of the actuation system in a circuit breaker mechanism. The design of circuit breaker could be simplified by the use of smart materials. A simpler mechanism requires fewer mechanical parts. This can improve reliability, reduce size, power consumption and manufacturing costs. It allows substantial miniaturization of these devices resulting in a completely new type of circuit breaker.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPechrach Publishing
    Release dateDec 24, 2014
    ISBN9781533751911
    Piezoelectrics in Circuit Breakers
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    Dr Kesorn Pechrach Weaver

    Dr. Kesorn Pechrach Weaver is a R&D Director in Ronsek Ltd. She is a specialist in Electro-Mechanical engineering and research scientist. She graduated PhD. from University of Southampton, M. Eng from King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi and B. Eng from Khon Kaen University. Her expertise includes arc imaging, circuit breakers, smart material piezoelectric, Medical Devices and energy harvesting. In addition, she is an electrical engineer covering design and site construction supervision in oil refinery plants, substations and industrial estates.

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      Piezoelectrics in Circuit Breakers - Dr Kesorn Pechrach Weaver

      Piezoelectrics

      in

      Circuit Breakers

      Design & Test

      Dr Kesorn Pechrach Weaver

      ––––––––

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      Pechrach Publishing

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      Piezoelectrics in Circuit Breakers: Design & Test By Dr Kesorn Pechrach Weaver

      ISBN 978-0-9931178-0-0

      Pechrach Publishing

      7 Boundary Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5LE, England, United Kingdom. Tel: (+44) 1279 508020, +44(0) 7779913907

      Published 2014 by Pechrach Publishing

      Copyright © 2014 Kesorn Pechrach Weaver and Pechrach Publishing

      The right of Kesorn Pechach Weaver to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted in accordance with section 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

      All right reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publishers.

      Every reasonable attempt has been made to identify owners of copyright. Errors or omissions will be corrected in subsequent  editions. Although the authors and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at the time of going to press, the authors and publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions.

      This book is dedicated to my family

      Acknowledgments

      I would like to thank my beautiful son, Neran J. P. Weaver for his non-stop supporting.

      Many Thanks to my family in Thailand for always believe in me.

      I would like to thank Prof. J.W. McBride for showing me a new vision.

      A special thanks to J. P. Darby for looking after my child while I write this book.

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