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Energy and Power

The Solid State Relay (Static Relay) Overview

The static relay is the next generation relay after electromechanical type.The Solid Static relays was first introduced in 1960’s. The term ‘static’ implies that the relay has no moving mechanical… Read more

Dec 19, 2012 | By jiguparmar

The Solid State Relay (Static Relay) Overview
Energy and Power

The Good Old Electromechanical Protective Relay

This is the first generation oldest relaying system and they have been in use for many years. They have earned a well-deserved reputation for accuracy, dependability, and reliability. There are… Read more

Dec 18, 2012 | By jiguparmar

The Good Old Electromechanical Protective Relay
Energy and Power

Using Protective Relay For Fighting Against Faults

Introduction to Protective Relay Working Principle of Protective Scheme What is Relay? Functions of Protective Relay Desirable qualities of protective relaying Terminology of protective relay History of Protective Relay Types… Read more

Dec 17, 2012 | By jiguparmar

Using Protective Relay For Fighting Against Faults
Energy and Power

Rogowski Coil Construction

Figure 1 shows the construction of a Rogowski coil, an air-core current transformer that is especially well suited to measuring ripple currents in the presence of a DC component or… Read more

Dec 13, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Rogowski Coil Construction
Energy and Power

The Role of Fuse in Low Voltage Systems

A fuse is the very important protective device used to automatically disconnect a live circuit when a predetermined value of current & or time of predetermined current is exceeded.  To… Read more

Dec 11, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

The Role of Fuses in Low Voltage Systems
Energy and Power

What Is The Basic Insulation Level (BIL)

Insulation levels are designed to withstand surge voltages, rather than only normal operating voltages. Since the insulation lines and equipment is protected by surge arresters draining the surges rapidly before… Read more

Dec 03, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

What Is The Basic Insulation Level (BIL)
Energy and Power

Arrangements of LV Utility Distribution Networks (2)

Continued from the previous part: Arrangements of LV Utility Distribution Networks (1) In the past, an underground cable service or the wall-mounted insulated conductors from an overhead line service, invariably terminated… Read more

Dec 01, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Arrangements of LV Utility Distribution Networks
Energy and Power

Arrangements of LV Utility Distribution Networks

In European countries the standard 3-phase 4-wire distribution voltage level is 230/400 V. Many countries are currently converting their LV systems to the latest IEC standard of 230/400 V nominal… Read more

Nov 30, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Arrangements of LV Utility Distribution Networks
Energy and Power

How to Predict Life Span of the Switchgear?

The life span of switchgear basically depends on the size of the load and the number of switching cycles. Instead of a time span, with electromechanical switchgear reference is usually… Read more

Nov 28, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

How to Predict Life Span of the Switchgear?
Energy and Power

Purpose of Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs)

Miniature circuit breakers (MCB) are primarily designed to protect cables and lines against overload (thermal) and short-circuit (electromagnetic). They thus care for protecting this electrical equipment against excessive temperature rises and destruction… Read more

Nov 24, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Using Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)
Energy and Power

What’s common for Beer Mug and Power Factor?

Understanding power factor is not that hard. We have some very common example from the real life you will understand for sure, but first let’s start with some introduction of… Read more

Nov 15, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

What's common for Beer Mug and Power Factor?
Electric Motor

Few Words About Synchronous Machines

There are two main types of synchronous machine: cylindrical rotor and salient pole. In general, the former is confined to 2 and 4 pole turbine generators, while salient pole types… Read more

Nov 06, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Gearless synchronous generator for wind power plants developed by SIEMENS
Energy and Power

Application of Circuit Breakers in IT Networks

IT supplies are used to prevent that a ground fault leads to immediate disconnection of the affected circuit like in a grounded system. Although a first ground fault results in… Read more

Nov 03, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Application of Circuit Breakers in IT Networks


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