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Conductor of an EHV Cable This is the main part of the cable. The one and only purpose of a cable is to carry electric current. The conductor performs that task. The conductor of an EHV XLPE cable is normally stranded. It is needless to say that the stranding is done to reduce the skin … Read more
Some the important parameters are listed here for the reference only. The actual technical parameters of a potential transformer may be somewhat different depending on the actual requirements.
There is a disadvantage in a low-impedance restricted earth fault scheme. Suppose, due to any fault, any of the line CTs comes under saturation. A spill current starts flowing through the earth fault relay. As a result, the relay may initiate mal-tripping to the transformer circuit breakers. Although the fault is not related to the … Read more
XLPE stands for Cross Linked Polyethylene. This is a type of polymer insulation widely used in electrical power cables, especially in high voltage (HV) and extra-high voltage (EHV) applications. It is derived from polyethylene but has been chemically modified to improve its thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties. Key Features of XLPE Cross-Linking Process: In standard … Read more
A simple overcurrent (O/C) and earth fault (E/F) protection is essential for a power transformer. The O/C protection operates whenever the phase current exceeds a preset value. E/F protection responds to residual or zero-sequence current. Overcurrent and earth fault protection of power transformers uses simple IDMT or DMT relays. It cannot distinguish between internal and … Read more
Type Tests on a Lightning Arrester as per IS 3070 Routine Tests on a Lightning Arrester as per IS 3070 Routine Tests on a Surge Monitor Acceptance Tests on a Lightning Arrester Acceptance Test on a Surge Monitor
Type Tests for the transformer Routine Tests on the Transformer Stage Inspection Tests On Core: On Coil On Tank Acceptance Tests
Type Tests of Isolators as per IS 9921 (Part 4) – 1985 The type tests of isolators are conducted to ensure that the isolators meet the performance criteria under standard operating conditions. According to IS 9921 (Part 4) – 1985, the type tests of isolators can be broadly categorized into the following: These type tests … Read more
What is the Rated Voltage Factor in voltage transformers, and how is it determined? This is the ratio of the maximum operating voltage to the rated primary voltage of the PT. We have to multiply this factor by the primary rated voltage. This determines the maximum operating voltage of the PT. In other words, this … Read more
What is the definition of the rated voltage of a lightning arrester? As per IS 3070, the definition of the “rated voltage of a Lightning Arrester” is given below.The maximum permissible r.m.s. value of power-frequency voltage between the line and earth terminal under temporary over-voltage conditions for a duration of 10 seconds as established in … Read more