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Air Break Circuit Breaker

The air break circuit breaker is designed to initiate and extinguish arcs in relatively still air. They are typically used for low voltages, usually up

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Zero Sequence Current

Definition: An unbalanced current flows during an earth fault in an electrical circuit. This current is known as the zero sequence current or the DC component

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Oil Circuit Breaker

An oil circuit breaker is a type of circuit breaker that uses oil as a dielectric or insulating medium to extinguish the electrical arc. The

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Pin Insulator

The pin insulator is used for power distribution for voltages up to 33kV. It is mounted on the cross arm of a supporting tower. The

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Transposition of Conductors

Definition: The transposition process involves physically rotating the conductors so that each conductor takes up the next position in a regular sequence. This equalizes the mutual

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Suspension Insulator

The main function of a suspension insulator is to separate the line conductors and support them electrically. It comprises several porcelain insulator units connected by

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Armature Reaction in DC Machine

Armature reaction refers to the effect of the magnetic field produced by the armature current on the main magnetic field of the DC machine. A