5 Articles found
Eaton Corporation Articles
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Capacitor application issues
Abstract - Capacitors provide well-known benefits to electric power systems. These benefits include power factor correction, voltage support, release of system capacity, and reduced system losses. As with any piece of electrical equipment, there are ...
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UPS basics
Everything you ever wanted to know about uninterruptible power systems but were afraid to ask. By Chris Loeffler, Product Manager, BladeUPS and Data Center Solutions, Distributed Power Quality, and Ed Spears, Product Manager, Eaton Power Quality ...
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Photovoltaic string disconnect switches
PV system arrays generate DC current. The solar modules are wired in series, and the system voltage is the sum of the maximum output voltage of all of the modules in a string. 600 Vdc maximum was chosen as an optimal system voltage to reduce ...
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Fault characteristics in electrical equipment
Proper design and installation of electrical equipment minimizes the chance of electrical faults. Faults occur when the insulation system is compromised and current is allowed to flow through an unintentional path. IEEE Std 493 Recommended Practice ...
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The ABCs of small hydro upgrade and automation
Abstract - Small hydroelectric is increasingly depended on to provide regional power capacity, as municipalities seek more sustainable sources of energy. Yet, hydroelectric or hydro power has some negative perceptions. Other sustainable sources of ...