Reducing shutdown time in process industries using Split core current transformers

Overview Plant turnarounds or shutdowns, are one of the critical times in the operation of a plant. Shutdowns have an intense impact on the plant’s financial future either in positive or negative ways. Major plant shutdowns occur due to faults occurring in a system if preventive measures are not taken at the right time, whereas …

DC Shunt used as a calibrating shunt for CRM devices

Overview Contact Resistance Measuring (CRM) device measures the resistance of electrical contacts of circuit breaker, isolators & busbar. It measures the resistance at the micro- or milli-ohm level and is used primarily to verify that electrical connections are proper. It helps to detect loose connections, eroded contact surfaces, contaminated or corroded contacts. It is important …