A high voltage fuse is a type of electrical fuse specifically designed and rated for use in electrical systems with voltages exceeding 1,000 volts AC. The low voltage fuses have …
An electrical fuse is the simplest current interrupting device for protection against excessive current. Fuses are divided into two primary categories: Low voltage fuses and High voltage fuses. What is …
In the complex world of electrical substations and power distribution, ensuring the safety and reliability of substation equipment is paramount. One crucial component in this equation is the high-speed grounding …
Load break switches are essential components within electrical substations. These switches play a vital role in managing electrical currents by safely disconnecting and reconnecting circuits. To comprehend their significance and …
Percentage reactance of power system elements such as generator, transformer and reactor are extensively used in short circuit calculation when any fault occurs in the system. Most faults in the …
Disconnect switches are mechanical devices that play a vital role in high-voltage systems by providing an open point in an electrical circuit. They are primarily used for the isolation of …
A transmission switching system is an essential component of the electricity supply network. It enables electricity transmission from one line to another for end users. It also helps ensure that …
Earthing does not guarantee that humans will be safe when they come into contact with live conductors. Although relays may be installed to detect earth leakages, typically their settings are …
Shackle insulators are one type of overhead insulator used to provide insulation to conductors on low voltage power lines. It is also known as a spool insulator or a butterfly …
A Type B MCB is a common type of miniature circuit breaker used to protect low power domestic circuits and residential application from overcurrent and short circuit faults. The MCB …
In this article, you will learn different types of substation bus configuration and their application. The equipment and buses installed in the substation switchyard are arranged and connected in specific …
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI or GFI) is an inexpensive electrical switchgear device that can either be installed in your electrical system or built into a power cord to protect …
Definition A circuit breaker means the device which breaks (Open) the circuit under the abnormal condition and protects the system from hazards. The function of a circuit breaker is to isolate …
A current transformer (CT) is a type of transformer that is used to measure AC current. It produces an alternating current (AC) in its secondary which is proportional to the AC …
All electrical installations and equipment comply with insulation resistance specifications so they can operate safely. Whether it involves the connection cables, the sectioning and protection equipment, or the motors and generators, …
Gas-insulated substations (GIS) have been used in power systems over the last three decades because of their high reliability, easy maintenance, small ground space requirement, etc. This article is an …
