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voorbeveiliging

English translation: primary (overcurrent) fusing

14:33 May 15, 2006
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
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Dutch term or phrase: voorbeveiliging
Does anyone have any suggestions are regards the correct translation of "voorbeveiliging" in the context below?

Feitelijk wilde men hebben dat we aan de secundaire zijde van de transformator een *voorbeveiliging* monteerden. Dit komt neer op een lastbeveiliging van ongeveer 60 ampere bij 600 volt. Het is namelijk zo dat de automaten die wij toegepast hadden gelden als aanvullend beveiligingscircuit en zodoende er dan een *voorbeveiliging* nodig is.
sam1977
Local time: 08:00
English translation:primary (overcurrent) fusing
Explanation:
The primary fuse acts with other secondary safety systems which may be within the transformer, whilst the primary fuse is fitted to the outside of the transformer.

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http://www.sandc.com/webzine/040703_1.asp

Overcurrent Protection of Transformers — Traditional and New Fusing Philosophies for Small and Large Transformers. Part IV.
From
The method for establishing coordination between the transformer primary fuse and the main secondary protective device is essentially the same as that described previously for a feeder circuit breaker or fuse, except for the handling of the current margin (or equivalent time margin) for the phase-to-phase secondary fault not involving ground on a delta-wye connected transformer.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2006-05-15 17:19:25 GMT)
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Jefferson's Electrics Specialists in Transformers since 1915

Circuit Breakers

Circuit breakers are designed to react to a fault by making a physical separation in the current carrying or conducting element by inserting an insulating medium.


Fuses

The most common protective device in use, the fuse is basically a circuit breaker that works only once and then must be replaced.

(If the fuse blows you know you have at least a serious problem on your hands)
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Terry Costin
Netherlands
Local time: 08:00
Grading comment
thanks terry-john, our engineer approved the term you suggested.
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1pre-fusing
D.K. Tannwitz
4 +1pre-protection (device)
Jack den Haan
4primary (overcurrent) fusing
Terry Costin


  

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58 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
pre-fusing


Explanation:
pre-fuse

D.K. Tannwitz
Germany
Local time: 08:00
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 4
Notes to answerer
Asker: thanks for your input!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Jack den Haan: The protection means or device could, but would not necessarily need to be a fuse, K.
30 mins
agree  Garyu: an ampere protection is afaik usually implemented as a fuse
18 hrs
  -> Thank you!
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
pre-protection (device)


Explanation:
Geen specifieke vakterm voor zover ik weet, en kan min of meer letterlijk worden vertaald.

Jack den Haan
Netherlands
Local time: 08:00
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 107
Notes to answerer
Asker: thanks for your help, Jack.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ken Cox: I was thinking of 'primary protection device', but that may not be advisable in conjunction with a transformer. 'Upstream p.d.' would probably work as well.
7 mins
  -> Thanks, Kenneth. I think 'upstream' might cause a bit of confusion with the primary side of the transformer, too. But then again, so could 'pre-protection'. The same potential confusion could arise in Dutch too, of course!
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
primary (overcurrent) fusing


Explanation:
The primary fuse acts with other secondary safety systems which may be within the transformer, whilst the primary fuse is fitted to the outside of the transformer.

____________________________________________________

http://www.sandc.com/webzine/040703_1.asp

Overcurrent Protection of Transformers — Traditional and New Fusing Philosophies for Small and Large Transformers. Part IV.
From
The method for establishing coordination between the transformer primary fuse and the main secondary protective device is essentially the same as that described previously for a feeder circuit breaker or fuse, except for the handling of the current margin (or equivalent time margin) for the phase-to-phase secondary fault not involving ground on a delta-wye connected transformer.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 2 hrs (2006-05-15 17:19:25 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Jefferson's Electrics Specialists in Transformers since 1915

Circuit Breakers

Circuit breakers are designed to react to a fault by making a physical separation in the current carrying or conducting element by inserting an insulating medium.


Fuses

The most common protective device in use, the fuse is basically a circuit breaker that works only once and then must be replaced.

(If the fuse blows you know you have at least a serious problem on your hands)

Terry Costin
Netherlands
Local time: 08:00
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 7
Grading comment
thanks terry-john, our engineer approved the term you suggested.
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