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    Star delta

    Star connection is better for low loads. If your pump is below 5KW, then you have lower current in each line, and low starting torque required. A star connection will draw less current at start than a delta connection, and because this is a solar panel, your power is limited, so go star connection.
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    Fast switching SSR SPDT (Solid state Single-Pole-Double Throw) Relay

    Thank you. However the one on the link are for RF (microwave), max power handling is about 5W. I am looking for fast SPDTs that can handle minimum of 5KW of power. MOSFETS should be able to do very fast switching , like single channel dual output, with one output inverted. This is what I need...
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    Fast switching SSR SPDT (Solid state Single-Pole-Double Throw) Relay

    Thanks a lot Lionel. MOSFETS should be able to do very fast switching ,a module like a single channel dual output, with one output inverted. This is what I need. Where can I get this?
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    Fast switching SSR SPDT (Solid state Single-Pole-Double Throw) Relay

    Yeah I actually know. I am much better with designs and not implementation. Rather have someone else build my designs.
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    I feel like I wasted 2 years — advice from senior engineers appreciated

    Dear Hyde, Great advice from seniors here for you! With a B.sc, you are already ahead of many! Let nothing else stop you now, If nothing could stop you in school. Build skills, learn it, you may feel used...
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    Fast switching SSR SPDT (Solid state Single-Pole-Double Throw) Relay

    Good day Noble Minds, I need a fast switching SPDT relay(not less than 1Khz) to implement the circuit below. Both S1 switches will close to terminal 1, when both S2 switches close to terminal 2 and vice versa. Your recommendation of any available module in the market will be highly...
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    Motor Bearings Overheating at 60 Hz – Seeking Expert Advice

    Based on the motor spec- [3-phase induction motor (440V, 60 Hz, 62A, 42 kW, 3555 RPM)], at 50Hz, the motor speed would be 2,963RPM. The RPM is higher at 60Hz. As already suggested by others, you may need to do any of the following: 1. Ensure bearings are properly lubricated with the...
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    Variable High Frequency Power Supply

    Does anyone know where I can get any of these inverter power supplies for use in Electrical/Electronic laboratory? 1. Power :1KVA Wave Type: pure sine wave or modified sine wave: Voltage Output:220V Frequency range: 5Khz to 1Mhz 2. Power :2KVA Wave Type: pure sine wave or modified sine wave...
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    What possible root cause Phase C current spiked two time of Phase A & B current?

    I would have suggested you check your insulation resistance of Phase C on motor side and also on generator side. Compare your result to that of Phase A and B. Comparatively low insulation resistance will gradually show its effect as you increase load. But your phase over current trip on the...
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    Hello everyone, please help me

    Gross output power is the total electric power generated at the terminal of the electric generator. But not all of this power generated is transmitted to the grid. Some of the power are used for auxiliaries such as air conditioning, fans, pumps, lighting etc, all to keep the electric generator...
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    QUALITY 230/240 50Hz AC supply with PHASE ANGLE CONTROL

    Hello Great Minds! 1. I need a quality AC power supply with a phase angle control. I bought an SCR power supply but the output is not good enough at all for my project. I get as much as 40V output when the SCR is not fired while applying a voltage of about 240V at the input. I need output of...
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    Quieting generator for neighbors?

    @LMF5000 So sorry about your experience in Europe. We have been used to this all our life in Africa. Adults and Children alike scream for joy when the power company supplies power suddenly. The normal is power outage. The abnormal is power availability. Perhaps, the situation in Europe will...
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    Motor Starting Study

    @NickParker, Deriving equivalent circuit of a motor arms you very well to appreciate motor performance, and why the performance is so. It may look a little bit complex, but it makes you very grounded and thorough in being able to analyze motor performance. And one thing with understanding from...
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    In power plant when one battery ban

    @Paramji, I expect the system the batteries are connected to, to automatically detect a low voltage battery condition and do a switch-over to the spare. I say this because of the presence of the spare you mentioned in the system. The spare is useless if the system cannot automatically switch...

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