Sine Waves, Instant Volt, and a headache...
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All righty then...
All righty then...
First off, I'd like to thank all that replied.
Steve066: Your reply is in alignment of what I am trying to do, get the hard data and see what it can/cannot do.
Roger: Thanks for the posting tip. I was surprised,then frustrated, then mildly annoyed when I tried to reply, checked it over once or twice, then lost it to the cyber-world, three times. My darling wife just looked over my shoulder and said, no less than three minutes ago, "why didn't you just listen to me?", this was in regards to the copy paste method. Uh, is there another forum on this board for deaf husbands? Thanks,
D.
All righty then...
First off, I'd like to thank all that replied.
Steve066: Your reply is in alignment of what I am trying to do, get the hard data and see what it can/cannot do.
Roger: Thanks for the posting tip. I was surprised,then frustrated, then mildly annoyed when I tried to reply, checked it over once or twice, then lost it to the cyber-world, three times. My darling wife just looked over my shoulder and said, no less than three minutes ago, "why didn't you just listen to me?", this was in regards to the copy paste method. Uh, is there another forum on this board for deaf husbands? Thanks,
D.
dbuckley
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Some static switches can switch between unsyncronised sources in a fraction of a cycle but to do so the failing source must have dropped voltage to insignificant. So if you have a breaker open and the voltage collapses immediately you can be onto the second source, whether syncronised or unsyncronised in under a millisecond, assuming your loads can tolerate an out-of-phase transfer. But, if the first source decays gently (say a generator stopping on-load) you have to wait for a zero cross point on each phase to switch to the secondary source.
There is no way to parallel out of phase sources, and to try to do so could result in spectacular fault currents. If you try to parallel out of phase generators then the usual result is mechanical damage, often severe. I don't know of any static transfer switches that parallel sources at all, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Mechanical breakers are the norm for this role.
Based on info provided so far, you need an expert. I'm very good at keeping data centres up and running, but that doesn't qualify me to fool with safety critical and life supporting systems.
There is no way to parallel out of phase sources, and to try to do so could result in spectacular fault currents. If you try to parallel out of phase generators then the usual result is mechanical damage, often severe. I don't know of any static transfer switches that parallel sources at all, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Mechanical breakers are the norm for this role.
Based on info provided so far, you need an expert. I'm very good at keeping data centres up and running, but that doesn't qualify me to fool with safety critical and life supporting systems.
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Dweeber:
You didn't say exactly what this transfer switch will be serving. But if your peers have found a magic transfer switch that can parallel two sources, you should make sure the switch is listed (a UL listing or similar) for the system you intend to use it on.
The National Electric Code has a phrase for that goes something like "Transfer equipment shall be listed for emergency use." This requirement only applies to certain emergency systems. (I don't have my code book with me, so I can't be more specific right now.)
Steve
You didn't say exactly what this transfer switch will be serving. But if your peers have found a magic transfer switch that can parallel two sources, you should make sure the switch is listed (a UL listing or similar) for the system you intend to use it on.
The National Electric Code has a phrase for that goes something like "Transfer equipment shall be listed for emergency use." This requirement only applies to certain emergency systems. (I don't have my code book with me, so I can't be more specific right now.)
Steve
brian john
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steve066 said:
It is not magic, this is done all the time, you just need to be able to keep the two (or more) sources in sync.
[/quote]The National Electric Code has a phrase for that goes something like "Transfer equipment shall be listed for emergency use." This requirement only applies to certain emergency systems. (I don't have my code book with me, so I can't be more specific right now.)
Steve[/QUOTE]
Emergency or not paralleling ATS's are not all that uncommon and a multitude of manufactures make these static, mechanical or a combination of both.
Wow....there's a lot to think about...
Wow....there's a lot to think about...
Dbuckley: fantastic response, you've spoke/written what I was hoping to understand. Thanks.
Steve066: There is a bit of info I cannot give, I am unable to do so, and I am unsure I could, even if I knew all the details. Please don't let my inability to give you "good" info prevent you from responding.
BrianJohn: There's a lot for me to glean from all the back and forth, and I appreciate what you have to say. You obviously have a lot of knowledge in a variety of fields. I thank you for your input.
D.
Wow....there's a lot to think about...
Dbuckley: fantastic response, you've spoke/written what I was hoping to understand. Thanks.
Steve066: There is a bit of info I cannot give, I am unable to do so, and I am unsure I could, even if I knew all the details. Please don't let my inability to give you "good" info prevent you from responding.
BrianJohn: There's a lot for me to glean from all the back and forth, and I appreciate what you have to say. You obviously have a lot of knowledge in a variety of fields. I thank you for your input.
D.
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