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Electrical Systems TEST 4
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02/02/2015

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Wood poles
Definition
Most popular type of pole used for lines
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35' to 55'
Definition
Height range for majority of distribution poles
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Transformer
Definition
key element used to reduce voltage to a level that can be used by the customers
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Fused cutout switches
Lightning arresters
Sectionalizers
Reclosers
Definition
4 TYPES OF protective equipment
Term
Fused Cutout switch
Definition
Protective equipment that are installed to that protects equipment and main lines from faults
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Reclosers
Definition
devices that can reclose the line after a temporary fault, which minimizes outage time
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Sectionalizers
Definition
devices that are installed to clear faulted sections from the line and are coordinated with a closer
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Voltage Regulators
Definition
Voltage levels can be automatically controlled out on the line with the use of ________ _________
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Lightning
Definition
one of the main causes to damage of distribution lines and equipment
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Surge arresters
Definition
protect lines and equipment from lightning, will take the surge and divert it to ground
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Capacitor
Definition
used to improve the efficiency of the circuit.
Reduces flow of power that doesnt perform and useful function
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10 percent
Definition
how much a voltage regulator automatically increases the voltage
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Inductive reactance
Definition
reduces the amount of power that can be delivered to customers
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capacitive reatance
Definition
counteracts the negative effects of inductive reatance
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manually or automatically
Definition
how are capacitors operated
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gang operated switch
Definition
redirects power or sectionalizes a portion of line.
can break load and all 3 phases open at the same time
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Underground distribution systems
Definition
most popular and reliable way of installing the distribution system
Term
immune from high winds, ice ,trees, etc
costly to install/maintain
Definition
advantage and disadvantage of underground system
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Above ground/padmount equipment
Below grade/subsurface equipment
Definition
two key classification for installation of equipment
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polyethylene type insulation
Definition
what are underground cables currently made with
Term
conductor
Semi-Conducting conductor shield
Ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) insulation
Polyethylene (PE) jacket
Concentric copper shield wire (or neutral)
Definition
Parts of underground cable, 5 parts
Term
Conduit
Definition
PVC piping that is extruded over underground cable
Term
Enclosures
Definition
Various types of concrete, fiberglass, or composite-type housings
Term
Transformers
Definition
Classified as either pad-mount or subsurface
Term
Padmounted transformers
Definition
installed on a pad of either concrete or some form of polyurethane
Term
Subsurface transformers
Definition
installed either in an enclosure or a manhole
Term
Riser
Definition
pole where there is a transition from overhead circuit to an underground circuit or vice versa
Term
Radial
Radial Tie
Network Grid Design
Definition
3 circuit designs
Term
Radial
Definition
Circuits are independent and radiate into the service area
Circuits in which they do not connect to other circuits
Term
Radial Tie
Definition
Circuits can be connected together automatically or manaully at one or more points
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Network Grid Design
Definition
circuits are connected together and the step down transformers are connected together to form a low voltage grid
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