Factors on Which Life of Insulation Depends

Factors on Which Life of Insulation Depends Q. State the factors on which life of Insulation depends. Temperature : The insulation resistance decreases with temperature. The dielectric loss increase with temperature. The resistivity of the insulating material decreases by increse in temperature. The same can be expressed as  Rt  =  R0 (1 – α0t ),  … Read more

Factors Governing Selection of Induction Motor

Factors Governing Selection of Induction Motor Q. State the factors governing the selection of induction motor Electrical motors are universally adopted as electric drive. Hence,  has become necessary for the manufacturer to manufacture motors of various designs according to suitability and use in various classes of Industry. This has resulted into numerous types of motors. … Read more

Automatic Star-Delta Starter

Automatic Star-Delta Starter Q. Automatic Star-Delta Starter. Automatic Star Delta Starter is used to save energy during variable load conditions in three-phase induction motor.  This is done by using a micro controller.  The three-phase winding inside the motor can be connected in star or delta. About 25-30 % of energy gets saved by incorporating delta … Read more

Methods of Purifying and Drying Out of Transformer Oil

Methods of Purifying and Drying Out of Transformer Oil Q. State the methods of purifying and drying out of transformer oil and explain any one method brief with neat sketch Q. Explain the filtering process for transformer oil filtration. Purifying of transformer oil : There are mainly following three types of oil filter in common … Read more

Causes of Low Insulation Resistance of Electrical Equipment

Causes of Low Insulation Resistance of Electrical Equipment Q. What are the causes of low insulation resistance of electrical equipment and how will you made it high? The equipment may have : Low value of volume resistance. Surface resistance may be lower. Dielectric strength must have been lower. Dielectric constant (∈) may be lower. Dielectric … Read more

Agents which Contaminates the Insulating Oil

Agents which Contaminates the Insulating Oil Q. List the agents which contaminates the insulating oil. The insulating oil gets contaminated when the following impurities are present in it. The impurities will reduce the dielectric strength of oil and further in may loose its dielectric and insulating properties. Water  Dirt / dust  Carbon deposits  Sulphur  Acids  … Read more