
the 
transformers 
is 
brought 
into 
action 
when 
short 
circuits 
occur 
on 
the 
L.T.
busbars 
(often 
no 
differential 
protection 
is used 
to 
protect 
these 
buslars)ind
also 
when 
short 
circuits-on 
the 
outgoing 
lines 
cannot 
be  cleared,, 
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ARC 
restores the 
power 
supply 
to the 
entire 
area.
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of 
ARC 
del-ices 
on 
the  transformers 
of 
a distribution 
network
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drilling 
derricks). 
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mandatort, 
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their 
use 
must 
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eacil 
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c"itses 
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circuit 
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mbst 
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power 
plants
and 
substations 
use automatic 
protection 
ciicuit 
breakers 
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contrbi 
the 
cond.i-
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the 
operating 
current 
circuits 
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