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All about Electrical Grounding Systems!

Last updated: Sep 26, 2020

In this blog we will cover the Need of electrical grounding system, its importance, types of grounded system, common methods and the factors that effects the grounded system installation, safety tips etc. Simply,...

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Power Flow Analysis

Last updated: Sep 18, 2020

Power flow, or load flow, is widely used in power system operation and planning. The power flow model of a power system is built using the relevant network, load, and generation data. Power engineers are required to...

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Fault Analysis in Power Systems

Last updated: Sep 27, 2020

Usually, a power system operates under balanced conditions with all equipment's carrying normal load currents and also the bus voltages inside the prescribed limits. This condition can be disrupted because of fault...

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Top 5 Advantages of Parallel Operation of Generators or Alternators

Last updated: Sep 27, 2020

As every field of life becomes more dependent on electric power to operate and grow, backup power systems, like generators, are playing a progressively vital role in guaranteeing uninterrupted supply of power. Generator...

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Arc Flash Mitigation in M.V. Switchgear!

Last updated: Sep 27, 2020

We have already discussed the importance of an arc flash study for low voltage equipment. You can read more about that blog by clicking here.

Though one might wonder, how big of an arc flash hazard is present in...

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Why Snubber Circuits are Required for Transformer Protection?

Last updated: Sep 27, 2020

Switching Transients or Transient Recovery Voltages may occur in certain situations and events occurring frequently in normal operations of a MV or HV industrial or commercial Power Systems. They may not be fatal in...

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Is it Sufficient to Use NFPA 70E Tables in Place of an Arc Flash Hazard Study?

Last updated: Sep 28, 2020

Under all circumstances, it is necessary to protect the working personal from dangers associated with live electricity installations. For this reason and to ensure compliance with the OSHA regulations, Arc flash hazard and...

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The Importance of Equipment Maintenance Plan for Electrical Power Systems

Last updated: Sep 28, 2020

Have you ever wondered about the importance of an equipment maintenance plan and why is it necessary in Electrical power systems?

Today, we will talk in detail about the planned maintenance of electrical equipment and its...

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Should You Open Energized Panel Covers?

Last updated: Sep 28, 2020

The practice of removing energized switchboard and panelboard covers when performing annual/quarterly/monthly maintenance has become commonplace. De-energization cannot be stressed enough before all types of maintenance...

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IEEE 1584-2018 – In Depth Arc Flash Calculations Using Mathcad Express & Etap 19.0

Last updated: Sep 28, 2020

Previously, we have written a detailed blog on the major changes in the newly approved IEEE 1584-2018 standard. If you haven't checked it out, please click here!

Now, in this blog we will explain the arc flash calculations which are...

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