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An automatic sectionalizer is a protective device that isolates a faulted section of line from the remainder of the distribution system. Mixing a recloser with a sectionalizer is not recommended, as that device does not interrupt the fault current. Only the number of operations of an interrupting device that supports the circuit, such as a relay-controlled breaker, recloser, or back at the substation, is computed. After a predetermined number of current interrupting processes have been observed, the sectionalizer opens, and the line or feeder on the load side of the sectionalizer is not re-energized.
Since sectionalizers do not require replaceable components, such as fuse-links, and they can be reclosed with a simple hook stick, they simplify the process of restoring service after a fault has been eliminated.

The length of the primary line that each sectionalizer can preserve is contingent upon the value of the loads, lightning probabilities, and tree conditions. Sectionalizers can typically manage up to two or three miles of line effectively. Furthermore, the substation and distribution feeders may be utilized in conjunction with reclosers. Together, sectionalizers and line reclosers operate on distribution circuits to guarantee enhanced reliability. However, their functions are significantly different, despite their similar appearance.

To put it simply, think of a sectionalizer as a traffic controller in the electrical grid. It detects faults and, at the right moment, opens up to isolate the problematic section, allowing the rest of the system to continue functioning smoothly.

Topics Covered:

Introduction to Sectionalizers
How Sectionalizers Work
Comparison with Circuit Breakers and Reclosers
Importance of Sectionalizers in Distribution Systems
Types of Sectionalizers
Real-World Applications
Maintenance and Challenges


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