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Hello all, I recently was testing a 750kVA dry type distribution transformer for regular maintenance. The transformer system voltages are 25kV - 600/347V....

On a window CT with primary power going through H1-H2, What terminal what the secondary voltage exit from? A) Line Side B) Load Side C) X1 D) X2 This...

Can you tell me what each of the operands represent in the solution formula for transformer differential: % = (IH/IL - TH/TL) / TH/TL * 100

Does anyone have any suggestions on partial discharge training?

A 4-20mA single CT has a max range of 150 amp what is the amps at 14mA? 140A 105A 150A 90A

I understand that using current limiting fuses can accomplish this. However I was under the impression that lowering the instantaneous settings within the trip...

Which of the following is used to suppress the reverse polarity voltage spike in an electrical relay? FET, resistor, MOSFET or ....?

The reactance of a synchronous machine depends upon: a. Applied voltage b. Leakage flux c. Degree of saturation of magnetic core e. Power...

To Whom it May Help: Here are some questions from my NETA 2 test that I remembered but did not know. All help is greatly appreciated! I did not...

We are out on a solar farm testing 35kv cable with Dead break terminations. The termination is 21.1kv rated but 35kv class. Cable is 35kv xlpe cable. Neta...

A 4-20mA single CT has a max range of 150 amp what is the amps at 14mA? 140A 105A 150A 90A

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Hi everyone, I hope you all doing okay. I wonder something and you are the best crew i can ask :) When we test winding resistance test for transformer we...

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