Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting an open neutral fault condition in a circuit including a neutral conductor and first and second live conductors. The method begins with determining a voltage imbalance between a first voltage between the first live conductor and the neutral conductor, and a second voltage between the second live conductor and the neutral conductor. Next, the voltage imbalance is compared to a predetermined threshold value. If the voltage imbalance exceeds the predetermined threshold value, an alarm signal is generated.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution system for connecting an electrical device to a source of electrical power and disconnecting the electrical device therefrom. The system includes a PCD tag associated with the electrical device, and a PCD reader associated with a receptacle electrically connectable to the source of electrical power. The PCD tag has a PCD tag memory in which data related to the electrical device is stored in a format readable by the PCD reader, the data including an electrical device load rating. The system also has a switch device for connecting and disconnecting the receptacle to the power source. In addition, the system has a measuring device for measuring actual load and a control circuit for comparing actual load to the electrical device load rating. The control circuit provides a disconnect signal to the switch device upon the actual load exceeding the electrical device load rating.

Abstract: Savory cheese fillings are described which can be frozen and still melt smoothly upon reheating, without fat separation, and which provide the creamy taste, texture, mouth feel, and other organoleptic properties of cheese. The filling may be used in a wide variety of food products.