The following definitions shall apply to this chapter as written unless context indicates or requires a different meaning:
CLOSED TRANSITION OF LOADS. A make-before-break load transfer scheme, in which the generator is operated in parallel with the EPS for a brief period of time, to ensure that the load is maintained while in transition from the town to the generator or vice versa. This transition scheme includes fast transfer systems, generally less than 100 msec, and soft load systems where the parallel condition is maintained for a number of seconds.
CUSTOMER. The electric customer of record for the location where the generation will be interconnected.
DEPARTMENT. The Town of Prosperity is the electric utility owning and operating the EPS.
EPS: ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM. The electric facilities of the town.
GENERATOR. The distributed “generation system” and equipment to be inter-connected to the EPS.
IMPACT SCREEN. An internal process used by the town to determine the effects the generator will have on the town's EPS.
ISOLATION DEVICE. A manual load-break disconnect switch or safety switch with a clear visible indication of switch position between the EPS and the generator. The switch must have pad lock provisions for locking in the open position. The switch must be visible to, and accessible to town personnel. The switch must be in close proximity, and visible from, the customer's point of electrical inter-connection with the town's EPS. The switch must be labeled “Generator Disconnect Switch.” The switch may isolate the generator system and its associated load from the EPS or disconnect only the generator from the EPS. The town shall have access to the isolation device at all times.
MOMENTARY PARALLEL SYSTEMS. A generator utilizing only a closed transition mode of operation.
POINT OF COMMON COUPLING. The point in the inter-connection of a customer-generator facility with an electric delivery system and shall have the same meaning as in IEEE Standard 1547.
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