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  1. squeeky

    UPS protection and distribution.

    At an installation there is a 400v, 50Hz, 3 ph,4wire, DB with a Fault Level of 35kA. It is fed from a 1MVA, 11kV to 400v, DYn11 trf. This DB feeds a 40kVA, three phase, UPS device. In the Main DB the breaker feeding the UPS is a 125A thermal magnetic MCB set at the correct levels. No earth...
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    Reactance in 3 phase motors running with pf correction capacitors connected and leading

    I have a problem explaining the problems of running three phase motors with capacitors on or near the connections and at a leading power factor. I have read it here but I lack the comprehension to explain it to someone else. Please can someone assist with the problems with this type of running...
  3. squeeky

    Power Factor Correction at motor Terminals. In rush current.

    I was in a discussion: http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=368907 ...and the consencus was that placing a capacitor at the motor terminals does not increase the inrush current. I can't find it so .... Here is a link: http://ecmweb.com/content/correcting-power-factor-your-motor-terminals.
  4. squeeky

    Transformer MV earth fault.

    Country: Malawi Soil Type: Sandy. Earthing network: Tested every year. No problems. Transformer: Siemens. Gefol. 2000kVA. 3.3kV to 400v. Dyn11. MV Cable is PEX. 90 meters. MV protection: Reyrolle 2DCC IDMTL Fault Level 19.77kA CT 400:1 θA = 105 θC = 105 Earth = 15 LV MCA breaker...

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