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    a question on CT's performance

    C800 means "C" CT accuracy Class classification, 800 stands for 800V associated with 8 Ohm Relaying Burden, 5A secondary winding current and 20 times rated secondary current design withstand secondary winding, i.e. 8 Ohms x 5Amps x 20times = 800 (secondary Volts). This forms C800. See ANSI Std...
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    Frequent motor start-up

    When there are more motor starts per hour, e.g. 10 or more, it will be better to consider a different solution, e.g. clutch or electromagnetic coupling while keeping the motor running continuously. This way it is ensured that the motor has a proper cooling and proper shaft loading.
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    Flash-over in drive. Second opinion needed.

    Questions: Are SCRs naturally commutated or is there a forced commutation applied? Are they true SCRs or other types of SCRs, e.g. LASCRs, GTOs, MOS-SCRs, FET-SCRs, etc.?
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    Motor protection MCHN02

    AREVA T&D only lists MICOM digital relays on its site under the motor protection.
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    MCC control room cooling

    Probably, an airconditioner located in the cleaner environment with some duct work between the airconditoiner and MCC could solve the problem.
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    Value of Impedance test on Rebuilt D.C. motors

    Probably, coils are not wound as accurately as by the OEM. Also, conductor and insulation parameters can be noticeably off.
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    ELECTRIC MOTORS ~ WHAT IS "THERMAL?"

    "Thermal" is used in various contexts when it comes to electrical motors. Several contexts have already been mentioned in the above postings. The following appear to be due: 1. The Thermo- or Thermal-magnetic circuit breaker in contrast with the Magnetic circuit breaker often used for motor...
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    REPLACE DIESEL WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR

    If the shock loads are more severe, NEMA Design Letter D motor may be considered. NEMA Design Letter A motor produces more torque than NEMA Design Letter B motor; however, NEMA Design Letter D motor produces a high start torque, about 250% of full load torque.
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    Phase Imbalance & Vibrating Cables - Help Reqd

    Have you checked the power supply quality, namely, voltage and current waveforms? If there is a second harmonic content, it will support 100Hz vibration on 50Hz power supply. It may also be a combination of power quality problem including imbalance and harmonics.
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    Breaker trips when motor runs for six seconds on 45 min intravels

    A lot can be deduced from monitored motor current waveforms. The current amplitude could be compared to the motor LRA, and protective device settings. A defect in MCP might be deduced, if the amplitude waveform is normal.
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    Alternator condition monitoring

    Ships are governed by ship related industry standards, e.g. IEEE 45, Det Norske Veritas, Lloyds, MIL Stds., etc. These are often met by shipyards as applicable.
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    Power flow methods

    Certain notions mentioned in above postings are clearly covered in the following link: http://www.solver.com/gabasics.htm for example: Drawbacks of Evolutionary Algorithms
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    High Voltage Line Problems

    There is now a trend to route the high voltage transmissions underground in more populated areas. Japan seems to be progressing in underground transmissions. Where are you located?
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    Flash-over in drive. Second opinion needed.

    The posted 8000V thyristor data sheet indicates the maximum (peak) repetitive voltage. The thyristor, just like a diode, can have a soft turn-off or an abrupt turn-off. The latter causes small damped oscillations after the abrupt turn-off. The premature turn-off is not common at the properly...
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    CT hysteresis losses

    The energy needed to overcome hysteresis is governed by the Steinmetz Law According to C.P. Steinmetz, the heat energy due to hysteresis released per cycle per unit of iron volume is approximately Wh=eta x Bmax^1.6 where Bmax is the maximum of flux density in T eta is the hysteresis coefficient...

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