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Neutral Terminal Insulation for Generator

03/17/2013 5:35 AM

Hi,

Can ab please tell me why the neutral of a hydrogenerator shall have full line voltage insulation?

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Re: Neutral Terminal Insulation for Generator

03/17/2013 3:26 PM

How is the neutral grounded?

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03/18/2013 5:18 AM

So that in the event of the neutral-to-ground/earth connection becoming opened for any reason, any consequent line voltage presenting on the neutral conductor will be safely contained and not find its way to ground/earth via inadvertent contact by a person, animal or a spark/arc.

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