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    Power plant explosion in CT

    A sad accident, details still coming out. There may be more casualties. Only few miles from me, but I have no other insight. Rafiq Bulsara http://www.srengineersct.com
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    dpc- tipmaster

    Congratulations to Dave! For being the Tipmaster of the Week. Rafiq Bulsara http://www.srengineersct.com
  3. rbulsara

    Electrical codes and voltages- Mexico City and Sao Paulo

    I am wondering if anyone having experience in Mexico City and Brazil (or a local member) can help with the following: The source of these questions comes from the fact that one of our clients (American) has to rely on local electricians to wire portable appliances (inflatbales, lights etc.) as...
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    Remedy for switching transients- 4160V motors

    We suspect switching voltage transients have caused insulation failures in two 4160V motors and a cable. Motors are controlled by vacuum contactor starters. More concrete data will have to be collected by further monitoring. I would appreciate any input as to the remedies available to take...
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    Future of Harmonics in Data Centers and Office buildings

    Is there any truth the rumours I have heard (its coming from a client and I can not directly challange it without a firm knowledge myself) that the harmonics issue in the data center and/or in office buildings will go away in next 5-10 years? I am sure the power supply desing for comuters may...
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    Traces of 2MW transformer inrush

    Recently I came across a generator differential trip due to relatively excessive inrush of the load transformer. The issue is currently fixed by opening up the settings, and I am looking into more details. I just recorded transients for a 2000kVA, 13.8kV/480V , cast coil transformer fed by a...
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    Bolted Lug Connections

    For the first time I am stumped on a nut& bolt question in 20+yrs of experience! We typically do not specify what type of nut, bolt and washer to use while termianting low volage cables (or anything for that matter). A good contractor normally uses grade 5 steel bolts with flat washers on both...

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