Press Release May 2014

NOJA Power demonstrates safety benefits of arc fault containment and venting in solid dielectric Automatic Circuit Reclosers

arc fault containment testing

ACR subjected to a 12.5-kA, 1-second arc fault during type-testing, the OSM series ACR contains the explosion and vents hot gases upwards on the pole side of the unit

Electrical switchgear engineers NOJA Power today announces the release of a video graphically demonstrating the unique arc fault containment and venting feature of the company’s OSM series solid dielectric insulated Automatic Circuit Reclosers (ACR).

Press Release October 2012

International standard amendment recognises importance of testing phase-to-earth arc failures in single-pole configured reclosers

arc fault containment venting single phase recloser

In the event of arcing, NOJA Power’s OSM pole-mounted recloser directs hot gasses towards the pole and upwards, minimising the risk to maintenance staff or members of the public that may be on the ground below

Electrical switchgear engineers NOJA Power today advises that an amendment to the International Standard IEC 62271-200† recognises that phase-to-ground arcing in single-pole configured reclosers can be a cause of catastrophic failure and the units should be tested for such an eventuality.

Press Release May 2006

Think Motor Control Centres - Think NOJA Power

NOJA Power switchboards

The NOJA range of switchboards feature a flexible modular design with a wide range of compartment options.

The NOJA range of switchboards feature a flexible modular design with a wide range of compartment options.

The NOJA range has been carefully designed for the Australian market. The modular design is fully ASTA certified to comply with both BS EN 60439.1 and IEC 439.1 standards. It is also fully compliant with Australian Standard AS 3439.1 1993.

Press Release May 2006

Live Line Work: Is Your Switchgear Fault Contained?

NOJA Power recloser diagram

NOJA Power is delivering better performing and more reliable electrical distribution networks to Australians

Although this is common practice, what are the safety issues, and how can switchgear manufacturers design products which increase safety for live-line workers?

According to NOJA Power's Managing Director, Mr Neil O'Sullivan, the answer is to use reclosers that are arc fault contained and vented in accordance with the requirements of IEC60298 Annex AA.