What happens if a phase loss goes undetected?
A phase loss that goes undetected can rapidly result in unsafe conditions, equipment failures, and costly downtime. Under phase loss conditions motors, pumps, blowers, and other equipment draw excessive current on the remaining two phases which quickly overheats the motor windings.
What happens if one phase of a three-phase system is lost?
When one phase of a three-phase system is lost, a phase loss occurs. This is also called ‘single phasing’. Typically, a phase loss is caused by a blown fuse, thermal overload, broken wire, worn contact or mechanical failure. A phase loss that goes undetected can rapidly result in unsafe conditions, equipment failures, and costly downtime.
What happens during a phase loss event?
Loads running during the phase loss event will continue to operate due to the already established rotating magnetic field. It’s common for the equipment to initially vibrate and create noise. This increased current on the two active phases will increase by 1.5 to 3 times its standard operating value.
What is a phase loss fault?
Key Product recommendations: LXPRF, LXPRT A phase loss fault is the condition caused by blown fuses, tripped circuit breakers, cable damage, open circuits, poor/loose connections and worn contacts.
How do I protect my equipment from phase loss?
The first step to protect from phase loss is to ensure existing equipment is functional and correctly configured. The next step is to determine which equipment does not have adequate phase loss protection and add it as needed. The cost of adding phase loss protection is unlikely to exceed the cost of replacing equipment and downtime.
Can a phase loss relay go undetected?
For some phase loss relays, this may go undetected since the relay assumes all phases are still connected. In this scenario, it is desirable to fit a relay that also has undervoltage detection. Accurate setting of the undervoltage trip level will guarantee the relay de-energises in the event of a phase loss condition.
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