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  1. Check AVR

    Check AVR
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    Properties of insulation and other factors too...

    Properties of insulation and other factors too should be taken into account in addition to cross sectional area.
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    Motor starting current

    Can anybody give following actual readings taken on an induction motor(1ph & 3ph):
    a)no-load starting current b)no-load running current c)name plate rated current d)full load current e)applied...
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    Multispeed motors-surge during shangeover

    Similar to Korndorfer type wye-delta stater,is there a starter to starter to start a motor at low speed & run at high speed by smooth changeover?
  5. Reducing starting current in induction motors

    If we start an induction motor at low speed by pole changing will the starting current be lesser than starting at high speed? Compare it with a VSD in which V7Hz inceased from zero rated speed..
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    If the V & Hz drops can't you rectify to DC and...

    If the V & Hz drops can't you rectify to DC and invert to required grid voltage/frequency?
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    Please give your answer in the following format:...

    Please give your answer in the following format:
    If no ,load current is I1,starting current at at no load is x times I1,what is the value of x?
    If full load current is I2,starting current at full...
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    Flywheel energy storage

    In flywheel energy storage system how long will the flywheel deliver the rated power at rated voltage & frequency once the grid fails? Does it depend on load & inertia of flywheel only? As time...
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    Starting current surge in induction motor

    How much will be the difference in starting current of an induction motor when started direct on line(across the line) at no lad & fully loaded?
  10. Question: Draw circuit

    by sinnadurai
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    In US GFCI is rated at 6mA while in UK RCD is...

    In US GFCI is rated at 6mA while in UK RCD is rated at various ratings from 10 to 500mA but in homes they use 30mA rated ones.
  11. As the wind speed varies,the output of generator...

    As the wind speed varies,the output of generator should be rectified,then inverted to AC.
  12. Non-contact type tachometers are available

    Non-contact type tachometers are available
  13. Use a tachometer(mechanical or electronic)

    Use a tachometer(mechanical or electronic)
  14. Did you check the speed of the engine and AVR...

    Did you check the speed of the engine and AVR settings?
  15. Consider the earthing system of the...

    Consider the earthing system of the installation(TT,TN-S,TNC-S etc)
  16. Question: Power stations

    by sinnadurai
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    The output will be always less than...

    The output will be always less than input,therefore efficiency is always less than 100%.
  17. This is a technical question to be answered by...

    This is a technical question to be answered by engineers
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    Replace with a similar breaker & check...

    Replace with a similar breaker & check voltage/current
  19. For wind turbines,what is the best generator to couple with?

    There are several generators like DC(series,shunt,compound) and salient pole,turbo,induction etc etc,out of which is ideal for coupling with a wind turbine considering cost,voltage stability,power...
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    Won't the height of the gym,types of surface of...

    Won't the height of the gym,types of surface of walls,floors etc play any role in the evaluation?
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    Refer publications from illumination engineers...

    Refer publications from illumination engineers society for illumination level(lux)required for a gymnasium and calculate. If you make a mistake you may get fired so go to an illumination engineer &...
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    Nowadays 33kV ABC cable is available,lay it by...

    Nowadays 33kV ABC cable is available,lay it by erecting a couple of GI pipes from Utility pole to your house if it is cheaper than USD7,500.
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    Give the vector groups(star or delta) of both...

    Give the vector groups(star or delta) of both windings & whether neutral is floating or earthed,type load(1phase or 3phase etc)
  24. Provide the load(lights,sockets,equipment &...

    Provide the load(lights,sockets,equipment & wattage) connected in each garage and in which country(NEC,BS,VDE etc) is it located. If BS use ring circuit for outlets.
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    Go to a motor rewinding shop

    Go to a motor rewinding shop
  26. As power=torque x angular speed,the winding to be...

    As power=torque x angular speed,the winding to be designed to rotate at the required speed and to give at least 1 kw
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    Contact inverter suppliers/manufacturers

    Contact inverter suppliers/manufacturers
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    Check wiki there are 4 digits/letters

    Check wiki there are 4 digits/letters
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    Also consider the SC level at the point of...

    Also consider the SC level at the point of connection of transformer
  30. Refer books on design/performance of ac/dc...

    Refer books on design/performance of ac/dc machines.
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    First measure the present pf,then from charts you...

    First measure the present pf,then from charts you can get Var required to correct to 0.9. If the load varies during duty/working hours connect a power analyser or datalogger to record I,V Hz, ...
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    Check the motor whether it is rated for dual...

    Check the motor whether it is rated for dual voltage(220 as well as 400V),if so you can reconnect terminals to 220V.
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    1)Electrical technology,2)Advanced electrical...

    1)Electrical technology,2)Advanced electrical engineering,3)Electricity supply,4)Electrical measurements,5)Theory and design of AC/DC machines,6)Utilisation of electrical plant,7)Power...
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    Give full details like type of usage whether...

    Give full details like type of usage whether office,store,shop,house,temple,workshop etc and dimensions (L,W,H) of building including air conditioning. If you provide a furniture layout and...
  35. Also it depends on design,design code,code...

    Also it depends on design,design code,code letter,material used,efficiency etc
  36. Question: Generator

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    Try Motor Starting - Summary...

    Try Motor Starting - Summary
  37. Question: Generator

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    It should be www.myelectrical.com/starting...

    It should be www.myelectrical.com/starting methods for induction motors
  38. Question: Generator

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    It depends on the type of starter used whether...

    It depends on the type of starter used whether DOL,star-delta,AT,soft start etc.For DOL starting you will need larger generator as starting current is 6 to 8 times FLC.
    Refer www.my...
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    Did he get the contract without a...

    Did he get the contract without a design(ratings,sizes,specifications),cannot belief.. Before starting the installation contractor should submit shop drawings showing all details for approval.
  40. Divide the watts by pf,you will get VA. Then...

    Divide the watts by pf,you will get VA. Then divide by voltage(1ph) to get Amps. If 3ph divide by 1.732 xV to get Amps.
  41. Clarify the rating of air compressor(230/460). If...

    Clarify the rating of air compressor(230/460). If in delta connection it is suitable for 220V 3ph give 220V 3ph and run it.
  42. Do some calculations and decide the...

    Do some calculations and decide the rating(Ah,Volt etc) of the battery required to power the pump and charge it by the PV array. Depending on the rating of the array you can calculate the runnning...
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    Instead of calculations,please ask a manufacturer

    Instead of calculations,please ask a manufacturer
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    You should have multiple-way selector switch.

    You should have multiple-way selector switch.
  45. In dc power is Vx I but in ac it is Vx I x pf.To...

    In dc power is Vx I but in ac it is Vx I x pf.To get energy multiply by hrs.The kvh or energy meter is made to measure kwh. In DC there will be no kVA but in ac you get KVA,KW & KVAr.
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    Contact light fitting manufacturers or design...

    Contact light fitting manufacturers or design office/consultant
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    Try a windmill driven pump

    Try a windmill driven pump
  48. For any motor you can fix a capacitor whose...

    For any motor you can fix a capacitor whose rating is based upon the motor's kW and speed selected from charts or from manufacturer's literature. But as the load varies the effective corrected pf...
  49. Generators are designed to produce standard...

    Generators are designed to produce standard voltages like 400,480,6600,11000 etc depending on the rated power as at higher voltages current will be less.
  50. Diameter doesn't decide the current rating but...

    Diameter doesn't decide the current rating but the cross section and composition of wire whether stranded,single,flexible as well as its insulation,ambient temperature etc
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