Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: Dissecting Electric Motor Malfunctions, October 20, 2021. Learn about the important electric motor parameters, such as voltage rating, acceleration time, overcycling, and insulation resistance, that should be taken into account to avoid electric motor malfunctions. Electric motors are designed and sized to operate in HVAC systems forContinue reading “Dissecting Electric Motor Malfunctions”
Tag Archives: Safety/Protection
Troubleshooting Electric Motor Power Circuits
Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: Troubleshooting Electric Motor Power Circuits, October 15, 2021. The two major parts of a motor circuit are the motor power circuit and the motor control circuit. Learn some basic troubleshooting tips for these kinds of motor circuits. A motor power circuit is the section of an electricalContinue reading “Troubleshooting Electric Motor Power Circuits”
Safety Standards for Testing Instruments
Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: Safety Standards for Testing Instruments, November 24, 2021. IEC standards reduce safety hazards that can occur from unpredictable circumstances when using electrical test equipment such as test instruments and meters. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is an organization that develops international safety standards for electrical equipment. TheContinue reading “Safety Standards for Testing Instruments”
Transformer Maintenance: Planning for Failure
Published by Ahmed Sheikh, EE Power – Technical Articles: Transformer Maintenance: Planning for Failure, September 26, 2023. This article examines transformer maintenance, including simple checks involving temperature and sound that indicate potential issues, maintenance procedures for energized and de-energized dry transformers, and assessments for energized liquid-cooled transformers. Because transformers are so reliable and most of theirContinue reading “Transformer Maintenance: Planning for Failure”
Tests of Selected Distance Protection Functions of Modern Protective Relay used for HV and EHV Transmission Lines Protection
Published by Marcin JANUSZEWSKI, Ryszard KOWALIK, Karol KUREK, Emil BARTOSIEWICZ, Adam SMOLARCZYK, Désiré D. RASOLOMAMPIONONA, Warsaw University of Technology, Electrical Power Engineering Institute Abstract. This article describes the comparison of test results of distance protection functions (ANSI 21) implemented in protective relays of various manufacturers dedicated to HV and EHV lines protection. A special emphasisContinue reading “Tests of Selected Distance Protection Functions of Modern Protective Relay used for HV and EHV Transmission Lines Protection”
Distance Protection Analysis Applied for Distribution System with Distributed Generation
Published by João T. L. S. CAMPOS1,2, Huilman S. SANCA1, Flavio B. COSTA3, Benemar A. de SOUZA1, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (1), Universidade Potiguar (2), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (3) Abstract. In power systems, the over-current protection scheme and, optionally with directional function, and distance function are the main protection used,Continue reading “Distance Protection Analysis Applied for Distribution System with Distributed Generation”
Autotransformers for Power Systems
Published by Waldemar ZIOMEK, PTI Manitoba Inc., Winnipeg, MB, Canada Abstract. When the primary and secondary voltages are obtained from the same winding, or from two windings which are galvanically connected, such a transformer is called an autotransformer. The paper will focus on fundamentals, design and applications of autotransformers of core-type design. The selected problemsContinue reading “Autotransformers for Power Systems”
Application of Additional Grounded Wires in High Voltage Overhead Power Lines to Reduce the Intensity of Electric Field Generated by Phase Wires
Pubsliehd by Jacek GUMIELA1, Dariusz SZTAFROWSKI1 Politechnika Wrocławska, Katedra Energoelektryki (1) Abstract. To minimize interference with the environment it is important to make every effort already at the design stage to spare the trouble associated with additional investment later on. Due to the value of land in urban areas, it is beneficial to take necessaryContinue reading “Application of Additional Grounded Wires in High Voltage Overhead Power Lines to Reduce the Intensity of Electric Field Generated by Phase Wires”
Substation Shielding Methods for Lightning Strikes
Published by Lorenzo Mari, EE Power – Technical Articles: Substation Shielding Methods for Lightning Strikes, December 04, 2020. This article explains different substation shielding techniques used to reduce the chance of and damage from direct lightning strikes. Direct lightning strikes to transmission lines or substations may damage the electrical equipment and threaten any nearby personnel. This article focusesContinue reading “Substation Shielding Methods for Lightning Strikes”
How to Reduce the Soil’s Resistivity
Published by Lorenzo Mari, EE Power – Technical Articles: How to Reduce the Soil’s Resistivity, September 28, 2020. Lowering the resistance of a grounding electrode is not always enough to reduce the soil’s resistivity. Reducing the resistivity of the soil around the electrodes can help achieve adequate resistance to the ground. The elements that most affectContinue reading “How to Reduce the Soil’s Resistivity”
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