Practical checks for motor selection on AC adjustable speed drive systems
Motor selection for AC ASD Important checks to consider in the motor selection for AC adjustable speed drive system: Determine. Read more
View ArticleDetailed calculation of currents and power according to the type of load
Calculation of currents & power Currents and power analysis are key factors in any design or redesign of an installation. Read more
View ArticleHow a three-phase power transformer responds to harmonics
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View Article5 good examples of locking out HV/MV/LV structures and equipment
Locking and safety reasons In all cases the choice of locks and safety positions requires prior analysis of the locking. Read more
View ArticleGuidelines for high potential (Hi-Pot) DC testing of medium voltage cables
High potential “Hi-Pot” DC testing This technical article provides general guidelines for high potential “Hi-Pot” DC testing of MV power. Read more
View ArticleDo you know what ground potential rise is? It’s really important.
Ground potential rise events First of all, ground potential rise is very important and very dangerous event. The grounding engineer. Read more
View ArticleMeasurement of N–PE loop resistance in TN, TT and IT systems
N–PE loop resistance Up-to-date test instruments, with built in modern electronics, can measure loop resistance even between the neutral N. Read more
View ArticleBasic electrical design of a PLC panel (Wiring diagrams)
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View ArticlePerforming power factor test on dry-type transformer during commissioning
Power factor test The power factor test is a maintenance test used to determine the insulation system dielectric power loss. Read more
View ArticleVoltage drop calculation methods with examples explained in details
Voltage drop considerations The first consideration for voltage drop is that under the steady-state conditions of normal load, the voltage. Read more
View ArticleThe basics of synchronous machines in power distribution networks
The basics of synchronous machines Synchronous machines can be used as generators or motors. They are of 3-phase construction, even. Read more
View ArticleNever underestimate electrostatic discharge (ESD) while working with data...
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View Article3 performance factors you must consider when sizing batteries
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View ArticleWhy overmotoring an application is not such a good idea
Bad practice In many instances, the practice has been to overmotor an application, i.e., to select a higher-horsepower motor than. Read more
View ArticlePLC power supply and safety (emergency) circuits requirements
Introduction The source for a PLC power supply is generally single-phase and 120 or 240 VAC. If the controller is. Read more
View ArticleWhat is the complex power and how it figures in power analysis
Power absorbed by a given load Considerable effort has been expended over the years to express power relations as simply. Read more
View ArticleInstallation, protection and connection of capacitor banks
Installation options for capacitor banks In an low voltage electrical installation, capacitor banks can be installed at three different levels:. Read more
View ArticleGenerator synchronizing check protective function (ANSI 25)
Synchronizing operations One of the easiest way to damage a generator is to synchronize or parallel out of phase with. Read more
View ArticleThe analysis of four network schemes in terms of reliability and protection
Defining network requirements Before sizing an electric network, the single-line diagram of the electric network must be defined on the. Read more
View ArticleTop six solutions to achieve a high level of energy efficiency in buildings
Efficiently consumed energy Energy efficiency in commercial buildings involves providing a given level of performance, cost, quality, availability, and comfort. Read more
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