Power systems

Common Busbar Protection Schemes

Function of Busbars in a Power system & why they must be protected Busbars form a critical component for a…

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Overvoltage Protection Techniques & Equipment

Overvoltage Protection – Objective, Methods & Equipment The purpose of the protective equipment in a power system is to isolate…

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Air Circuit Breakers: Features, Operation & Applications

Air Circuit Breaker Features & Operation An air circuit breaker employs atmospheric air as its interrupting medium. The arc is…

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Residential Electrical Wiring: Key Safety Considerations

Residential Electrical Wiring Overview A residential electric power service typically consists of a three wire ac system supplied by the…

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Protective Relays: Function, Features & Operation

A protective relay is basically an electrical device that detects a fault in a power system and initiates the operation…

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SF6 Circuit Breakers: Features, Operation & Applications

Introduction Many modern designs of circuit breakers for use at transmission voltages utilize sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas both as an…

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Main Types of Earthing Systems

Introduction The process of connecting the metallic frame i.e. non-current part of electrical equipment or some electrical part of the…

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Common Causes of Failures of Power Transformers

As with most of electrical equipment, the key causes of failure of power transformers are either due to electrical failure…

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Three-Phase Diode Bridge Rectifier: Function & Operation

In many high-powered applications, three-phase voltages need to be rectified to give rise to a single DC supply; such rectification…

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Testing Power and Distribution Transformers

The typical practice for testing power and distribution transformers is to carry out a comprehensive set of tests at the…

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