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  1. ukgraduate

    Can I still buy mechanical relays?

    Hi I am after a single phase,self powered overcurrent relay, preferably with definate time. I want to use this to measure the current on the earth connection of a 13.8kV zigzag transformer. It is in a remote area and dont have (or dont want) to have auxilary power. The self powered relays I...
  2. ukgraduate

    Ground Fault Detection

    Hi Krisys, 250.187 - states: 250.187 Impedance Grounded Neutral Systems. Impedance grounded neutral systems in which a grounding impedance, usually a resistor, limits the ground-fault current shall be permitted where all of the following conditions are met: (1) The conditions of maintenance...
  3. ukgraduate

    Ungrounded MV System - NFPA

    Thankyou for that. Do all ungrounded systems require earth fault detection? Would a 13.8kV ungrounded system require one? Also can someone provide a link or brand/model of equipment that has ground fault detection at MV
  4. ukgraduate

    Ground Fault Detection

    Hello, Everywhere I read on the net it says that Ground Fault Detection is not required on Low Resistance Grounding Systems only it is required on High Resistance <25A However NEC 250.187 implies differently. Can anyone help? What is the NEC requirement for Ground Fault Detection on low...
  5. ukgraduate

    Ungrounded MV System - NFPA

    Hello, Can someone please tell me if an ungrounded 13.8kV system is allowed by the NFPA/NEC requirements. I have read the NEC code but cannot find any definite answer.I may be missing something ofcourse. Can anyone please advise and hopefully point to the specific article. Thanks
  6. ukgraduate

    ELV Control Cable &amp; NFPA Requirements for Cable Protection

    Hello, Does 24VDC (ELV) require to be armoured or mechacnial protected in all sections of the cable run?
  7. ukgraduate

    CT Sautration &amp; Pickup

    Hi, I have an application where the prospective fault level is 10kA. The CT ration is 200/1 5P20. So the max current before CT saturates and larger inaccuracies start is around 4kA. My settings are such that the pickup will occur at 2kA. Will this CT pose a problem with the high fault level...
  8. ukgraduate

    NFPA ArcFlash

    Hi Can someone please tell me the following: 1) When doing an engineering design of a plant is an Arcflash assessment required by NFPA? If so can someone please tell me the article to look for? 2) When doing an engineering design of a plant and purchasing equipment is an Arcflash labeling...
  9. ukgraduate

    3 Phase vs Single Phase Distribution Voltage Regulators

    Hello, We have situation where we are feeding a large load aprox 20MW 5km over 33kV Overhead powerline. The load is such that the volt drop is aprox 12% at 33kV. I understand that I have a few options for voltage regulation: a) PF correction, however I have calculated that at 0.98 it will...
  10. ukgraduate

    NEC/NFPA Cable Question

    Hello, Does anyone know if the NEC/NFPA allows: 1) The use of a 4 core cable for a 3 phase supply (such as a motor) and use the 4th (unused core) as the earth. (i.e full sized earth). The 4core, which is usually white will be taped green for identification. 2) The use of Steel Wire Armour...
  11. ukgraduate

    MCC Manufacturers

    Hello, Can someone tell me if there are any good MCC manufacturers or board builders in the USA or Mexico? I was hoping for a board builder more than an ABB or Eaton or GE type. Are there such companies that design and build a board to suit your requirements? Regards UKgrad
  12. ukgraduate

    Dry Running Protection

    Hello, We are looking at purchasing some helical rotor pumps. The vendor has offered an RTD installed into the casing of the pump which will monitor the stator temperature. We can of course take this into our PLC or motor protection unit at trip at a desired setpoint. We have also previously...
  13. ukgraduate

    Dry Running Protection

    Hello, We are looking at purchasing some helical rotor pumps. The vendor has offered an RTD installed into the casing of the pump which will monitor the stator temperature. We can of course take this into our PLC or motor protection unit at trip at a desired setpoint. We have also previously...
  14. ukgraduate

    MV VFD Feeder Circuit Protection

    You can use either. It is simply a feeder to the VSD. The VSD may have some signals it requires to go back to the upstream feeder contactor or breaker for protection of the VSD itself.

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