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  1. TransD

    Proportional Valve

    Thanks. It is controlled by a plc output. It seems to be controlling well. With the internal leakage of the proportional valve it is causing more cycling of the pump and motor. I am not sure what is causing the internal leakage. Can the proportional valve be calibrated to zero? the manual says...
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    Proportional Valve

    I have a 0 to plus or minus 10 volt proportional valve that is controlling a cylinder. It is a parker D31fh type. The hydraulic pressure ranges from 1600 to 1850. The pump will start at 1600 and shut off at 1850. My problem is with the new proportional valve it cycles the pump every 4 minutes...
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    wiring equipment

    I have a lathe and a drill press I need to wire up. They are mounted to a concrete floor. In order to get the conduit to the equipment I will need to either cut a path in the concrete or use a flexible cord, plug, and receptacle. I cannot find where the cord option is legal according to code. I...
  4. TransD

    Blown transformer Primary fuse from Secondary overload

    Let me re-state, after a 480 volt breaker the transformer goes to, I am not sure what is next. It is something to look at.
  5. TransD

    Blown transformer Primary fuse from Secondary overload

    Let me re-state, after a 480 volt breaker the transformer goes to, I dam not sure what is next. It is something to look at.
  6. TransD

    Blown transformer Primary fuse from Secondary overload

    no DC equipment. It goes to a 480 volt breaker
  7. TransD

    Blown transformer Primary fuse from Secondary overload

    I am not sure about the delta wye configuration. So my current fuse ratio is roughly 3 to 1 (secondary to primary) while my turns ratio is close to 8 to 1 (primary to secondary). It could be that is what the load requires for protection. So I guess the reason it blew the primary fuse instead of...
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    Blown transformer Primary fuse from Secondary overload

    Inrush is definitely a possibility. The fuses and fuse holders are fairly new and inside the plant. They were in good shape. I would like to understand better the relationship between the primary and secondary current draw under a load. Thanks.
  9. TransD

    Blown transformer Primary fuse from Secondary overload

    Hi, At work I noticed a phase loss from one of our transformers. After making some checks I noticed one of the three transformer primary fuses was blown. I am trying to figure out if it was due to a secondary overload, how much current it would take to blow the primary fuse, and why didn't...
  10. TransD

    generator rotor brakes

    Using the field voltage as a brake gradually lowers the stator voltage as the rotor rpms comes down on our horizontal units. For the past 20 years we have used a GE exciter without V/HZ protection. Recently we switched to an updated exciter with V/hz protection turned on and that tends to trip...
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    generator rotor brakes

    Hello, I work at a hydroelectric plant that uses the field of the rotor for a brake once the unit is taken offline. As you can imagine if there is a little wicket gate leakage, it can take a long time to stop. We have had issues with the exciter tripping due to raising the voltage too...
  12. TransD

    static exciters, voltage regulators

    Does anyone know of a good book or manual on static exciters and voltage regulators in general? Something to use for foundational information or teaching for most exciter configurations. Thanks for any help.
  13. TransD

    Directsoft 5 Subroutine

    I am programming a subroutine in Directsoft 5. The subroutine scrolls through indicator lights when activated. When coming out of the subroutine, sometimes one of my indicator lights sticks on. It depends on when I flip the switch to come out of the subroutine as to which one of the lights stick...
  14. TransD

    Generator Noise

    I work at a hydroelectric plant with 6 horizontal units. Recently 2 units were rewound. The voltage rating of the stator was changed from 4000 volts to 4800 volts. There are 44 field poles on each unit which were also rewound. After they were rewound,the generators were considerably louder than...
  15. TransD

    Collector Ring Vibration

    To measure vibration on the collector rings of my generators, I am using an insulated rod touching the top of my brush rigging. The vibration monitor is the CSI 2130. My question is how man mils is normal and at what point (mils) is there too much vibration? My generator is turning at 164 rpms...
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    Collector Rings

    My boss wants me to find the equipment and learn how to true the collector rings on our generators. They are about 3 to 4 feet around. Does anyone have any ideas on where to get the equipment and instruction? Two things I was thinking about was what is the grit of the rock used for cutting and...
  17. TransD

    Station Battery Load Testing

    That is one 2.2v cell will have to be replaced. During the load test it went from 123% efficiency 5 years ago to 92% efficiency today. I was told at 80% they would have to jump it out. Thanks.
  18. TransD

    Station Battery Load Testing

    JG2828 is right. Thanks for clarifying. We have been told one cell will have to be replaced. Any advice on the best way to accomplish this? Thanks.
  19. TransD

    I/O Fault table

    Thanks. This is a GE Fanuc 90-70 PLC with genius blocks. Thanks for any help from anyone.
  20. TransD

    I/O Fault table

    I have heard that service request 15 will allow me to log the last PLC I/O fault into a register. I am using Proficy 6.0 Does anyone have any suggestions for implementing service request 15? Thanks.

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