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Oil and winding temperature devices All large transformers have an oil or a winding temperature indicating device of some type,. Read more
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Transformer fire in a substation If a fire occurs as a result of a failure in a transformer, then the. Read more
View ArticleBasic measuring of resistance, voltage and current using digital multimeter
Few words about digital multimeter Digital multimeter has generally replaced the analog-type multimeter as the test device of choice for. Read more
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Busbar trunking system As line distribution boards, busbar trunking system (BTS) also belongs to the group of switchgear assemblies documented. Read more
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Motor wiring and noise This technical article describes shielding, grounding, and splicing techniques for use with motor wiring. This article. Read more
View ArticleShould you choose fixed or withdrawable medium voltage switchgear?
Fixed or withdrawable medium voltage switchgear? How to make the right choice between fixed or withdrawable medium voltage switchgear when. Read more
View ArticleCalculate reactive power of the capacitor bank and improve power factor
Dimensioning of the capacitor bank For the dimensioning of the capacitor bank to be installed in order to improve the. Read more
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Motor nameplate details We have all seen the motor nameplate attached on the motor side (or on top). All motors. Read more
View ArticleBreaking of a short circuit current in a direct current system
Breaking of a short circuit current Direct current presents different problems than alternating current with aregard to the phenomena associated. Read more
View ArticleDirect and indirect measurements using CTs and VTs
Direct and indirect measurements In order to measure electrical quantities, the measuring instruments must be connected to the lines safely,. Read more
View ArticleAnswer 20 questions correctly and prove you are good electrician
Good electrician never forgets It’s not easy to be a good electrician, that’s for sure. Things you studied hard (or. Read more
View Article4 essential implementations of protective relays in power systems
Protective relays in power systems In this technical article, protective relays are categorized depending on the component which are protect:. Read more
View ArticleWhen does exciting current inrush occur in power transformer?
Exciting current inrush When a transformer is initially energized, there is a phenomenon known as exciting current inrush. Although inrush. Read more
View ArticleWhat a ground fault circuit interrupter does and what it does not do
What a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) does? A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) monitors the current balance between the ungrounded. Read more
View ArticlePower flow in MV radial network and calculation of voltage drop and loss
Power flow in radial network Symmetrical load In three phase system the load for each phase should be the same.. Read more
View ArticleWhat is grounding and why do we ground the system and equipment?
What is grounding? The term grounding is commonly used in the electrical industry to mean both “equipment grounding” and “system. Read more
View ArticleHow to locate harmonic currents and where to control them?
Harmonic currents On radial utility distribution feeders and industrial plant power systems, the main tendency is for the harmonic currents. Read more
View ArticleThree-phase transformer connections and vector groups for beginners
Transformer connections In theory a three-phase transformer works like three separate single-phase transformers with shared limbs in which the magnetic. Read more
View Article8 steps to follow in power substation design and engineering
Substation design and engineering Building a new substation or retrofitting the old one is a complex process full of design. Read more
View ArticlePLC start up and checking procedures before applying the power
PLC start up Prior to applying power to the system there are five important PLC start up and checking procedures. Read more
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