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Choosing the Best: Series Rated vs Fully Rated Protection

In power systems and electrical engineering, the choice of protective schemes is significant. Two key strategies, Series Rated and Fully Rated systems, play a key role in safeguarding power distribution networks. Understanding these methodologies is e...

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HCAI Policy Intent Notice (PIN 70) – Electrical Coordination

Healthcare facilities consist of many lifesaving equipment that require a continuous supply of power and are normally categorized as critical or essential loads. A power outage for an extended period can cause serious problems. To overcome this issue,...

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Relay Settings in Real Power System: Requirements And Consideration

This blog consists of a discussion on the parameters and rules in the relay setting and how they are implemented.

The power system consists of generators, transformers, transmission lines, and other equipment whose costs is in millions of dollars. P...

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Ring Main Unit in Electrical Distribution System

What is a Ring Main Unit?

In an electrical power distribution system, a ring main unit (RMU) is a factory assembled, metal enclosed set of switchgear at the load connection points of a ring-type distribution network. It contains different types of s...

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What is Nuisance Tripping and How to Prevent it in Electrical Power Systems?

The Electrical grid is the fundamental requirement of modern-day society. Ideally, power system reliability needs to be preserved for power system operations, ensuring continued power supply to the customers at all times and costs. One of the major e...

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Time Current Characteristic Curves for Selective Coordination

Time Current Characteristic Curves play a significant role in achieving proper protection coordination among the electrical safety devices. Learn more as we cover basics of power system protection, TCCs for the solid state and thermal magnetic trip, ...

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Protection Schemes for Electrical Power System

Electrical Power System is a highly invested area. The more reliable electricity we want, the more is need to protect it. Protection is essential to keep equipment and personnel safe from any kind of damage caused by an electrical unbalance or fa

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