Published by Daniel McDermit1, David D. Shipp2, Thomas J. Dionise3, Visuth Lorch4,1Sr. Project Manager Turner Construction Company Chicago, IL2PE Eaton Electrical Group Power Systems Engineering Warrendale, PA Fellow, IEEE3PE Eaton Electrical Group Power Systems Engineering Warrendale, PA Senior Member, IEEE4Eaton Electrical Group Power Systems Engineering Warrendale, PA Abstract— During commissioning of a large data center,Continue reading “Medium Voltage Switching Transient Induced Potential Transformer Failures; Prediction, Measurement and Practical Solutions”
Tag Archives: Safety/Protection
Negative Sequence Current as a Breaker Failure Protection for Medium Voltage Grids
Published by 1. Tomáš ŠKUMÁT1, 2. Žaneta ELESCHOVÁ2,Západoslovenská distribučná, a. s. (1). Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (2)ORCID. 2. 0000-0002-7596-108X Abstract. This paper focuses on situations in Medium Voltage (MV) grids where a feeder´s breaker failure occurred. This type of fault is quite severe but well handled in higher voltage systems (high voltage, extraContinue reading “Negative Sequence Current as a Breaker Failure Protection for Medium Voltage Grids”
Transformer Inspection and Testing
Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: Transformer Inspection and Testing, December 17, 2021. Installing a transformer is more than just connecting the wires, according to the wiring diagram. The first part of the installation process includes an initial inspection and testing of the transformer when it is received from the factory or warehouse.Continue reading “Transformer Inspection and Testing”
Voltage withstand Tests and PD Measurements on Cable Accessories with Assembly Mistakes
Published by Maciej OWSIŃSKI1, Paweł KLUGE1, Andrzej ŁASICA2, Przemysław SUL2, Tomasz SALAK2, Bartosz ZAJĄC2, Institute of Power Engineering (1), Warsaw University of Technology (2) Abstract. The paper presents the results of voltage withstand tests and partial discharges measurements made on MV cable accessories made with assembly errors. The tested equipment was subjected to tests developedContinue reading “Voltage withstand Tests and PD Measurements on Cable Accessories with Assembly Mistakes”
Protection Transformer and Transmission Line in Power System Based on MATLAB Simulink
Published by Mohammed A. IBRAHIM1, Bashar M. SALIH2, Mahmoud N. Abd3,Power Technical Engineering Department, Northern Technical University (1,2)Ninavah Electricity Distribution, Directorate General Directorate of North Distribution Electricity, Ministry of Electricity, Iraq (3)ORCID. 1. /0000-0003-3182-2771, 2. 0000-0002-2437-0765, 3. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8018-0093 Abstract. The main objective of this research work is to build a simulation model of a powerContinue reading “Protection Transformer and Transmission Line in Power System Based on MATLAB Simulink”
Substation Grounding Basics: Step, Touch, and Transferred Voltages
Published by Lorenzo Mari, EE Power – Technical Articles: Substation Grounding Basics: Step, Touch, and Transferred Voltages, October 09, 2020. Learn about Earth potential gradients and shock situations in substations. The conduction of high currents to ground in substations due to atmospheric disturbances or equipment failures generates potential gradients on Earth’s surface that are a threatContinue reading “Substation Grounding Basics: Step, Touch, and Transferred Voltages”
Energy Storage Systems in Electrified Transportation
Published by Anushree Ramanath, EE Power – Technical Articles: Energy Storage Systems in Electrified Transportation, November 08, 2021. This article explains how battery packs utilize an energy management system for protection, control, and estimation. Electrification is the most promising solution to enable a more sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation system. Traditionally, electrical energy storage forContinue reading “Energy Storage Systems in Electrified Transportation”
Enclosure-Less Six-Phase Induction Motor
Published by Maciej GWOZDZIEWICZ1, Piotr KISIELEWSKI2, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (1), KISIELEWSKI Sp. z o.o. (2) Abstract. The papers deals with six-phase 2 kW 2-pole induction motor without enclosure. The motor is made of laser-cut construction steel , electrical steel and copper sheets. Shaft, two flange cartridge bearing units are machined by theContinue reading “Enclosure-Less Six-Phase Induction Motor”
Resource-Saving Protection of Powerful Electric Motors
Published by Mark KLETSEL1, Abdulla KALTAYEV2, Bauyrzhan MASHRAPOV2,National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University (1), Pavlodar State University (2) Abstract.The article presents the disadvantages of traditional and some new electric protections of powerful electric motors. It is proposed to eliminate these drawbacks by constructing phase-sensitive protection that does not use current transformers, with a majority circuit andContinue reading “Resource-Saving Protection of Powerful Electric Motors”
The New Design of the Vacuum Circuit Breaker Mounted on the Roof of Electric Traction Units
Published by Piotr BORKOWSKI1, Łukasz NOWAK1, Stanisław SZYMAŃSKI2,Department of Electrical Apparatus of the Technical University of Lodz(1), Factory of Electrical Apparatus Woltan(2) Abstract. This article presents the research on new design of a vacuum breaker type DCU-800M mounted on the roof of Electric Traction Units. The impact of one circuit breaker on another one wasContinue reading “The New Design of the Vacuum Circuit Breaker Mounted on the Roof of Electric Traction Units”
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