Switchgear And Control Handbook -

Switchgear and control refer to the equipment and systems used to control and distribute electrical power in a power system. Switchgear includes devices such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, and fuses, which are used to protect electrical circuits from damage caused by overcurrent, short circuits, and other faults. Control systems, on the other hand, include devices such as relays, contactors, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), which are used to monitor and control the operation of electrical power systems.