Why we need for Power System Protection? Need for power system protection are growing fast with more generators, transformers and large network in the systems. For system operation a high…
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…
What is Short Circuit Current? - Definition and its Process: Whenever a short circuit current occurs in a power network, it causes heavy current to flow in the network. Figure…
Starting of Squirrel Cage Induction Motor: Direct-on-Line Starting or Full-Voltage Starting - As already mentioned, squirrel-cage induction motors, as a general rule, up to 4 or 5 kW are started…
Counter Emf Automatic Starter - Working Principle and its Drawbacks: This type of starter depends upon the build up of the back or counter emf to operate the contactors (a…
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…
Magnetic Contactor - Definition, Working Principle and Types: Magnetic Contactor is a electromagnetically operated switches that provide a safe and convenient means for repeatedly making and breaking branch circuits. The…
Various Pilot Devices in Motor Control: Motor control devices may be classified as primary control devices and pilot control devices. Pilot devices control the primary control devices which in turn…