Faults |
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Symmetrical (3Φ) Fault |
Unsymmetrical Fault |
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3Φ short circuit with the ground |
3Φ short circuit without the ground |
1Φ (line) to ground short circuit |
2Φ (line) to ground short circuit |
Phase (line) to phase (line) short circuit |
1Φ (line) open circuit |
2Φ (line) open circuit |
Winding fault |
Cause due to failure or breaking of insulation or falling to the ground |
Cause due to break in conducting path or joints |
Cause due to failure of winding |
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Effect is short circuit unbalanced current flow damage the equipment |
Effect is unbalanced current flow, heats up rotating machines |
Effect is short circuit of windings |