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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A CABLE CONDITION MONITORING PROGRAM

In this section of the report, nine essential elements that constitute an effective cable condition monitoring (CM) program are presented. These elements are as follows: 1. Selection of cables to be monitored 2. Development of database for monitored cables 3. Characterize and monitor service environments 4. Identify stressors and expected aging mechanisms 5. Select CM

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OPTIMUM LOADING OF HYBRID SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

1. Introduction The hybrid power system is a comprehensive electrical power supply system that can be easily configured to meet a broad range of power needs. Hybrid systems, like the name implies, combine two or more modes of electricity generation together, usually using renewable technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind turbines. Hybrid systems

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SWITCHGEAR AND MOTOR CONTROL CENTRES

The terms ‘switchgear’ and ‘motor control centres’ are used in general to describe combinations of enclosures, bus bars, circuit breakers, power contactors, power fuses, protective relays, controls and indicating devices. The standards used in Europe often refer to IEC60050 for definitions of general terms. Particular IEC standards tend to give additional definitions that relate to

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DC UPS

A DC uninterruptible power supply is basically a battery bank and a charger. However, it differs from a simple battery and charger system that may be associated with starting diesel engines, or similar rugged functions, because the output voltage must be maintained within a close tolerance of the nominal DC voltage. DC uninterruptible power supplies

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PROTECTION SYSTEMS OF HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT

The turbine-generator unit and related equipment are protected against mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and thermal damage that may occur as a result of abnormal conditions within the plant or on the power system to which the plant is connected. Abnormal conditions are detected automatically by means of protective relays and other devices and measures are taken

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HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

A number of auxiliary systems and related controls are provided throughout the hydroelectric plant to support the operation of the generating units. These include the following: 1. Switchyard systems. 2. Alternating current (AC) station service. Depending on the size and criticality of the plant, multiple sources are often supplied, with emergency backup provided by a

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