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    STATCOM modelling...

    Hi guys I am just about to start a study on STATCOMs and since I don't know anything about it, I am not sure where to source info about it. Has anyone got any pointers..?? Dan de Freitas Test Tech
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    Making adjustments to GEC CDG36 (or CDG31) relays

    I've posted the manual I have for a GEC CDG11, but a quick search on Google shows this...
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    Power system analysis / protection book

    This is fantastic guys, thank you... Dan de Freitas
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    Reliability of Relay Test Sets

    I've been using the Doble F6150 and don't really have problems... The newest SW interface is really good, but as any new SW issues happen.. Dan de Freitas
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    Megger (Insulation Resistance test) on 150 kV OH TL procedure?

    Energymonkey, in the utility which I work at, we usually try to do a I/R test (megger) on 132kV and 275kV lines, prior to initial energisation, but we mostly find that it can be hard to identify any issues... On a 40km OH line you are probably going to find a "fairly low" value of I/R as the...
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    Power system analysis / protection book

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if someone knows the name of some good books about Power System Analysis / Protection... I currently work as a Testing Officer for the local electricity supplier, but would like to acquire "more in depth" knowledge in power system analysis and protection to...
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    Distance Protection Zones Settings

    The difference in impedance for 800m of cable (80% setting) and 1200m (120% setting), would be so small that I doubt you will be able to achieve the desired accuracy on that protection relay. Dan de Freitas
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    Oil leak from transformer secondary bushing

    As previously mentioned, make sure you have someone that has done this type of work before. Drop oil level to below bushing level (have spill kits ready, just in case). Make sure it's a "dry day" (I would not be doing it in 60% humidity). Account for the loss of a bushing (break during...
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    Fielf failure Protection

    Star for you Scotty... What a champ... Dan de Freitas
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    Fielf failure Protection

    Thx guys, I have been "collecting" relay manuals for about 3 years now, they have made my life so much easier when testing them... Enjoy it... Dan de Freitas Lifelong learning is the way to the future...
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    Fielf failure Protection

    There is goes, mate... Hope you enjoy it... Those manuals r worth their pages in gold... heheheh Let us know if you need a hand on how to test them... Dan de Freitas Lifelong learning is the way to the...
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    System harmonics

    Thank you so much, locals... I think that has just sroted me out... Now I just need to convince my client that I want the power analysers back on and I should be able to study this data and get to a conclusion. Thank you once again, bgustave, pafi and locals... Dan de Freitas Lifelong...
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    System harmonics

    Thanks Pafi... OK... The measurement of the THD was done at the incomers 1 & 2 on site (on VTs and CTs circuits)... My understanding is that the "valuable information is the Voltage component of the harmonics, but I have both readings... As I mentioned both incomers on site have PFC banks...
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    System harmonics

    Thank you bgustave, for the response, the system does have PFC banks (PCF 1 at Incomer 1 and PFC 2 at Incomer 2), but they have been switched off for months, as they were affecting the ripple frequency of the local supply authority (hot water and Air Con switching frequency). So I guess they...
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    Micro ohmmeter for cable crimp verification

    An other way t look at it as well, is to calculate I^2*R so then you will have some idea of how much loss you are going to have on each connection... You will probably find that for a 300mm^2 cable lug connection your reading will be in the order of approx. 10 micro ohm if not less... Hope...

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