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Category 'Low Voltage' - Technical Articles

The “Low voltage” category is dedicated to technical articles about low voltage, up to 1000 V. This includes topics such as low voltage switchgear and its equipment (circuit breakers, disconnectors, relays, auxiliary transformers, contactors, terminals, etc.), as well as testing and commissioning of LV assemblies. Special attention is given to troubleshooting problems with LV equipment, such as electric motors, PLCs, schematics, etc.

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Ten most dangerous mistakes in the operation of low voltage switchgear (you should be aware of)

Low-voltage equipment is generally classified as any equipment that requires a rating of less or equal to 1000 volts to operate. With a majority of electrically driven equipment falling under this category in industrial environments, this technical article focuses on…...

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Dec 28, 2020 | By

Ten most dangerous mistakes in the operation of low voltage switchgear (you should be aware of)
Electric Motor

Mastering Motor Control Center (MCC): Wiring diagrams and equipment from zero to hero

This article explains the standard MCCs components using the single-line and wiring diagrams to interpret the functionality of each component and the integral MCC function. The single line and the wiring drawings are a language of pictures that require comprehension…...

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Mastering Motor Control Center (MCC): Wiring diagrams and equipment from zero to hero
Low Voltage

A case study of fault level calculations for a MV/LV network using direct method

This technical article represents the case study of fault level calculations for an MV/LV network using the direct method. There are many advantages of the direct approach, and the main of them is that it directly uses the system single…...

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A case study of fault level calculations for a MV/LV network using direct method
Low Voltage

My experience and guidance in the design and electrification of a modern airport

The electrical systems for airports require proper quality installations and consideration for features usually not involved in other electrical installations. In this article, we will be discussing the general elements of electrical practices and facilities which have special significance for…...

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My experience and recommendations in the design and electrification of airports
Low Voltage

Lessons I learned during installation and wiring of LV switchboard

Let’s start with some basic definitions from the United States National Electrical Code (NEC). Low voltage switchboard is generally defined as a large single panel, frame, or assembly of panels on which are mounted on the face, back, or both,…...

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Lessons I learned during installation and wiring of LV switchboard
Low Voltage

How does low voltage protection unit work and what’s the most important to understand

If we are talking about LV applications, the protection (or trip) unit is a functional part of a circuit breaker. In most cases, they are physically integrated into the same housing as well. To better explain the purpose of the…...

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Jan 23, 2020 | By

How does low voltage protection unit work
Low Voltage

How to avoid common mistakes during wiring and startup of power factor correction (PFC) cubicle

Power factor correction (PFC) and reactive power compensation (RPC) are often used as synonyms in practice. Although they are similar and mutually dependent terms, they don’t represent the same thing. RPC is a procedure for reducing total reactive power of…...

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Jan 16, 2020 | By

How to avoid common mistakes during wiring and startup of power factor correction (PFC) cubicle
Industrial Automation

Soft starter for potable water well pump (wiring diagram, troubleshooting example)

This article will analyze a real example of an electrical switchboard for a potable water well pump, containing a soft starter as one of the major components. Besides the explanation of the wiring diagram and working logic, some technical problems…...

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Dec 27, 2019 | By

Wiring diagram and troubleshooting the soft starter for potable water well pump


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