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  1. mparenteau

    Industrial System Harmonics Application

    Right or wrong...I used the following: <5% VTHD <33% ITHD Anything above those #'s, I would look into filtering if operational/equipment issues were noticed, etc. I hadn't experienced any operational down-sides to those #'s, but your mileage may vary depending on your installation. Mike
  2. mparenteau

    ACB trips when the control power transfer from UPS A to UPS B

    If I'm not mistaken, if a UPS fails, it will want to transfer from the inverter/rectifier to its static bypass. Maybe this is why the time delay on your UV release didn't work. Mike
  3. mparenteau

    Low Voltage MCC - Build/Configuration Tool

    You'll most likely have to go through a service sales engineer and they can work it up for you. Mike
  4. mparenteau

    UPS going to Bypass Mode instead of supplying through Batteries.

    Is the UPS operating in "energy savings" mode rather than double conversion? I wonder if there is some issue w/ syncing as previously mentioned. If it is operating in D-C mode, then maybe an issue with the rectifier/inverter? Mike
  5. mparenteau

    Rotary UPS Grounding question

    I'll answer my own question in this thread: According to IEEE C62.92.2, separate neutral grounding reactors is considered an outdated method of gen grounding. So, we'll go with a grounding transformer w/ a resistor and deal with the existing equipment issues as needed. Mike
  6. mparenteau

    Rotary UPS Grounding question

    Thanks for the comments thus far: 1) We have no direct 15kV loads. We have about 60, Delta-Wye grounded transformers which are part of the electrical service entrance(s). We have both 480/277V and 208/120V secondaries. 2) We didn't consider a Wye-Delta grounding transformer, but doesn't mean...
  7. mparenteau

    Rotary UPS Grounding question

    All, I am the owner's rep for a project in design, which is to install two 2.1MW, 15kV class rotary UPSs (coupled with diesel engines for extended outages). Upon loss of utility, we obviously lose our ground reference. Two options: 1) Zig-zag w/ resistor (LRG). We would have to upgrade our...
  8. mparenteau

    question on paralleled transformer short circuit current

    We shouldn't forget motor contribution... Mike
  9. mparenteau

    SKM Arc Flash Analysis Question: TCC and Analysis Result

    Double check your electrode configurations as I am doubtful of a 4000A breaker having VCB (more likely HCB), but could be wrong. Also SWGR instead of PNL? Mike
  10. mparenteau

    Elevators Power Supply

    If you are in the US..I believe the new building code requires some type of closed circuit camera to monitor the elevator in case of a passenger is stuck inside. Check the IBC. Mike
  11. mparenteau

    Modeling thermomagnetic Unit in SKM

    SKM is pretty good at modelling the CB characteristics for you if you send them the info. Mike
  12. mparenteau

    How to size isolation transformer to reduce fault current ?

    Not ideal, but is there a possibility of a series rating application at the panelboard? Mike
  13. mparenteau

    Is it to code to connect live wires to the bottom instead of the top of a disconnect switch?

    I would say convention is to wire the disconnect such that when the switch is opened, the knife side of the switch is de-energized (switch base side is hot, knife side not). I'm not sure voltage separation/clearances can be maintained if the switch is opened as the knives will be energized so...
  14. mparenteau

    Calculating 3 winding impedances to put into SKM model?

    Try this: https://support.skm.com/KB/View/20316-modeling-3-winding-transformer Mike
  15. mparenteau

    Relay Replacement on MetalClad Switchgear (Existing Doors vs New)

    Landed on always using the new door approach. Less time for connects in the field, etc. Mike PS I haven't had a negative experience with either option.
  16. mparenteau

    UL508A ground conductor sizing

    Perhaps this: https://us.rs-online.com/expert/industrial-control-panel-grounding-and-bonding/ Mike
  17. mparenteau

    Spot Network AICs

    Fault studies are complete, which precipitated the question. My inference is that only normal operation is considered, and failure modes are not. Mike
  18. mparenteau

    Spot Network AICs

    I maybe should ask: from a withstand perspective, would you include all the available fault current or just 1/2 as described? Thanks, Mike
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