Protection of Transformers

Protection of Transformers: Transformers are static devices, totally enclosed and generally oil immersed. Therefore, chances of faults occurring on them are very rare. However, the consequences of even a rare…

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Protection of Alternators

Protection of Alternators: The generating units, especially the larger ones, are relatively few in number and higher in individual cost than most other equipment's. Therefore, it is desirable and necessary…

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Induction Type Directional Overcurrent Relay

Induction Type Directional Overcurrent Relay: The directional power relay is unsuitable for use as a directional protective relay under short-circuit conditions. When a short-circuit occurs, the system voltage falls to…

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Relay Timing Circuit

Relay Timing Circuit: An important characteristic of a relay is its time of operation. By the Relay Timing Circuit of operation is meant length of the time from the instant…

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Circuit Breaker Ratings

Circuit Breaker Ratings: A Circuit Breaker Ratings may be called upon to operate under all conditions. However, major duties are imposed on the Circuit Breaker Ratings when there is a…

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Sulphur Hexafluoride Circuit Breaker

Sulphur Hexafluoride Circuit Breaker: In Sulphur Hexafluoride Circuit Breaker (SF6) gas is used as the arc quenching medium. The SF6 is an electro-negative gas and has a strong tendency to…

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Voltage Control by Synchronous Condenser

Voltage Control by Synchronous Condenser: The voltage at the receiving end of a transmission line can be controlled by installing specially designed synchronous motors called synchronous condensers at the receiving…

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Three Phase Unbalanced Load

Three Phase Unbalanced Load: The 3-phase loads that have the same impedance and power factor in each phase are called balanced loads. The problems on balanced loads can be solved…

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