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 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
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
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
21 Safety Rules for Working with Electrical Equipment
A safe work environment is not always enough to control all potential electrical hazards. You must be very cautious and work safely. Safety rules help you control your and others… Read more
Dec 12, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Aluminium and its Alloys used in Electrical Engineering
Aluminium has been used for many years as a conductor material in almost all branches of electrical engineering. In addition to the pure aluminium, several its alloys are also excellent… Read more
Nov 05, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
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