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  1. AJ2002

    Need to drop out solenoid valve with NO Form A contact?

    Thanks for the replys: 1st) It is 125 DC there is a snubber installed around the coil. 2nd) The high speed output form A closes in 10 microseconds and the form C drop out is 8 milliseconds. It is designed to energize circuit breaker trip coils. Not drop out fuel valves. It is unfortunate the...
  2. AJ2002

    Need to drop out solenoid valve with NO Form A contact?

    I need a high speed form A contact (Normally Open commanded closed) be used to drop out a solenoid valve. The form C contact is much slower and millisec's count in the application. The valve is 125 VDC requires a 180 milliamps to be be held in. Pull-in Voltage: 95-70 vdc & Drop-out 50 to 20...
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    JIC stnd for showing Motor Overloads reset or trip position?

    Jraef, I am an EE PE, like you I use 25 years of field engineering experience building and operating power plants instead of referencing codes for issues like this. However in dealing with international clients who use the IEC standards it is easier if I reference a ANSI code to state the US...
  4. AJ2002

    JIC stnd for showing Motor Overloads reset or trip position?

    What is the JIC standard for showing motor overload position? Is it closed for reset or open for tripped? What is the reference used for this?
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    Direct connect fan motor overload ratings?

    Is there a Code or Standard that allows motors that move air across itself to be overloaded more than the service factor? An example is a fin/fan motor that is rated at 3.2 amps full load (575Vac)operating at 3.8amps. This is an ~19% increase. Thanks in advance for your comments/references.
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    Protective Relays Testing Intervals. What standard states times?

    I am looking for the testing intervals for protective relays? Every two years seems to be a rule of thumb but many standards reference the manufacuture's manuals for recommended testing time frame. The manufactures in many cases say testing is not required after the initial setup, calibration...
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    Looking for Software Tools for Relay Settings?

    What different software tools are being used to documenting protective relay settings. Such as plotting R-X(pu)& P - Q diagrams, decrement curves, generator capability curves, vector diagrams and/or symmetrical components? Does any one have excel files that can accomplish these tasks? Or...
  8. AJ2002

    Need List of Synch.Generator Manufacturers.

    Does anyone have list of world wide generator manufacuturers in the 45 to 120MVA size ranges? A web link? It would be very much appreciated. Google does get it. Thank you.
  9. AJ2002

    Seeking Opinions on GE Training CD on Prot. Relaying.

    Has anyone used the Learning CD from the GE Multilin web site? The CD is titled FUNDAMENTALS OF MODERN PROTECTIVE RELAYS. There is a demo on the web site. Is there someone has used it and has an opinion? Did you get it for a less than $1200 a copy? Thank you.
  10. AJ2002

    #2 F.O. heated to 155dF is explosion proof equip. required?

    I have a question about a gas turbine project I'm working on. The turbine has liquid #2 FO that is heated to 155 deg F and circulated continuously for emergency standby. This fuel is contained in the piping and heater system and does the area surrounding the piping need to be explosion proof...
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    Is Insurance required when PE Sealing for Large Corporation?

    Is insurance personal insurance required if you stamp engineering drawings for a large corporation? I transferred to a different division of a large company were stamping the drawings is expected of me by the engineering manager (who is not a PE). The manager says personal insurance is not...
  12. AJ2002

    Internation Electrical Code Min. Working Clearances?

    Is there a good reference/web site that has the requirements for working clearances in front of low voltage motor control centers and distribution equipment? I am in the US designing for a project in Holland with very limited space. Thank you.
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    NEC hazard Classes vs.ATEX CE Ex-II-3G rating comparison?

    Does anyone have a cross-reference for Hazardous location ratings from the NEC NPFA to the European ATEX standards?
  14. AJ2002

    IP 65 to NEMA Class protection conversion needed

    Does anyone have the conversions for IP proectection classes compared to the NEMA ratings? I am doing some work in europe and need to located a good reference equatings the two standards as close as possible.
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    Effect of Class F Rotor in Class B Stator Generator?

    What is the effect of having a class F rotor installed in a class b generator stator? There is two generators both 50MW at 13.8KV 60Hz. One has a bad stator and one has a bad field rotor. Can they be combined to make one good generator? What would the final insulation level be? If someone...

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