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"A device designed to open and close a circuit by nonautomatic means, and
to open the circuit automatically on a predetermined overload of current
without injury to itself when properly applied within its rating."
By this definition, MV breakers are not true circuit breakers, since they do
not open automatically on overcurrent. They are electrically operated
power-switching devices, not operating until directed by some external
device to open or close. This is true whether the unit is an air, oil, vacuum,
or [SF.sub.6] circuit breaker. Sensors and relays are used to detect the
overcurrent or other abnormal or unacceptable condition and to signal the
switching mechanism to operate. The MV circuit breakers are the brute-
force switches while the sensors and relays are the brains that direct their
functioning.
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In this case, its not capacitance or inductance changing the vector angle and
thus reducing the real power. Its mechanical redirection of the force,
reducing the real torque. So the motor must turn a little harder to drive
the same load, just as with power factor.
To borrow terms from power factor analysis, the difference between the
real torque and the apparent torque is rotational energy that is
converted to waste heat.
To ensure you dont have an alignment problem, you need to test the
alignment. Minor misalignments can go undetected for a very long time, all
the while wasting energy and reducing overall reliability.
Unfortunately, alignments take time. If you want them done right, they also
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A) 6 ft / 30 ft
B) 20 ft / 100 ft
C) 30 ft / 100 ft
D) 30 ft / 150 ft
Answer: B
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