Percentage Differential Relay Protection of Generator

Percentage Differential Relay Protection of Generator: This system, also called the Merz-Price protection system, is the most common type of protection used for stator windings against phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground faults.…

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Basic Requirements of Protection System

Basic Requirements of Protection System: Protection system is an extremely important part of the power system as it is provided to operate under abnormal conditions to prevent failure or isolate…

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Effects of Short Circuit Faults on Power System

Effects of Short Circuit Faults on Power System: Depending upon power circuit voltage and configuration, method of neutral connection, presence of regulating devices and the speed of disconnection of the…

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Drum Controller for DC Series Motor

Drum Controller for DC Series Motor: DC series motors are often employed on cranes, elevators, tramcars and other applications, where the motor is under the direct control of an operator.…

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Three Phase AC Series Commutator Motor

Three Phase AC Series Commutator Motor: This machine has a 3-phase stator winding similar to that of an ordinary induction motor and may be wound for high voltage if required.…

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Nature of Electric Supply

Nature of Electric Supply: The nature of electric supply available may be 3-phase ac, single-phase ac or dc. In case three-phase ac supply is available, polyphase induction motor, squirrel cage…

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Protective Devices and Interlocks

Protective Devices and Interlocks: Protective devices must be incorporated in the control circuit (or circuits) to interrupt the flow of current to the motor to guard against overloads or other…

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