Published by Lorenzo Mari, EE Power – Technical Articles: Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines, November 21, 2020. Learn about the impact lightning strikes have on transmission lines and proper grounding’s role in lowering the chances of irreversible damage to a power system. Lightning disturbances are usually a significant issue for transmissionContinue reading “Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines”
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AC Ground Faults, the Boater, and ABYC—Understanding Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupters (ELCIs) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) to make your boat safer.
Published by Blue Sea Systems Inc., website: http://www.bluesea.com There are two potential failures in a boat’s electrical system that can put people on or around the boat at risk of lethal electric shock. Understanding Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupters (ELCIs) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) to make your boat safer. In a properly functioning marineContinue reading “AC Ground Faults, the Boater, and ABYC—Understanding Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupters (ELCIs) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) to make your boat safer.”
Case Studies on Ground-Fault Protection of Microgrid Power Systems with Diverse Power Sources
Published by Dirk Danninger IEEE Member Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 2350 NE Hopkins Court Pullman, WA 99163, USAScott Manson Senior Member, IEEE Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 2350 NE Hopkins Court Pullman, WA 99163, USAFernando Calero IEEE Member Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 2350 NE Hopkins Court Pullman, WA 99163, USACeeman Vellaithurai Senior Member, IEEE Schweitzer EngineeringContinue reading “Case Studies on Ground-Fault Protection of Microgrid Power Systems with Diverse Power Sources”
Grounding of Wind Power Systems and Wind Power Generators
Published by Sergio Panetta, International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Magazine, Evolving Technologies – Grounding of Wind Power Systems and Wind Power Generators, May 16, 2010 Power continuity is essential in wind power projects where a tripped overcurrent device due to ground fault can have serious economic or operational consequences. An arcing phase-to-ground fault canContinue reading “Grounding of Wind Power Systems and Wind Power Generators”
Grounding and Bonding — New Questions and Answers
Published by Ark Tsisserev, International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Magazine, Canadian Perspectives – Grounding and Bonding — New Questions and Answers, July 1, 2021 Although Section 10 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CE Code), which applies to grounding and bonding, has been re-written in the 2018 edition of the Code, I keep receivingContinue reading “Grounding and Bonding — New Questions and Answers”
Design of the Electrical Installation Protection System
Published by Electrical Installation Wiki, Chapter J. Overvoltage protection – Design of the electrical installation protection system To protect an electrical installation in a building, simple rules apply for the choice of • SPD(s);• its protection system. For a power distribution system, the main characteristics used to define the lightning protection system and select a SPDContinue reading “Design of the Electrical Installation Protection System”
Principle of lightning Protection
Published by Electrical Installation Wiki, Chapter J. Overvoltage protection – Principle of lightning protection General rules of lightning protection Procedure to prevent risks of lightning strike The system for protecting a building against the effects of lightning must include: • protection of structures against direct lightning strokes;• protection of electrical installations against direct and indirect lightningContinue reading “Principle of lightning Protection”
Electrical Shock and its Effects
Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: Electrical Shock and its Effects, August 17, 2021. Anyone working on electrical equipment should have respect for all voltages, have knowledge of the principles of electricity, and follow safe work procedures. An electrical shock occurs when a body becomes a part of an electrical circuit. The effectsContinue reading “Electrical Shock and its Effects”
Overvoltage of Atmospheric Origin
Published by Electrical Installation Wiki, Chapter J. Overvoltage protection – Overvoltage of atmospheric origin Overvoltage definitions Overvoltage (in a system) any voltage between one phase conductor and earth or between phase conductors having a peak value exceeding the corresponding peak of the highest voltage for equipment. Definition from the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV 604-03-09); available on [1] VariousContinue reading “Overvoltage of Atmospheric Origin”
The Basics of Grounding Electrical Systems
Published by Lorenzo Mari, EE Power – Technical Articles: The Basics of Grounding Electrical Systems, April 10, 2020. This article breaks down the complexities found in the fundamental field of grounding for the correct, faultless operation of electrical systems. Grounding, or earthing, is a fundamental topic for the correct operation of electrical systems and devices. However,Continue reading “The Basics of Grounding Electrical Systems”
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