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The simulator has been designed with two possible views. One is a standard field view which is designed to match most classroom training and lineman reference manuals. We have also designed a field view which represents how the connections would look in real life. You can choose your desired view to show up each time you launch the simulator. You will be able to switch between views later in the simulator. |
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The simulator has been designed for the transformers to explode during over voltage and for the fuses to blow during a short. Explosions can be turned on or off. This is useful when presenting troubleshooting configurations or for instructor-lead classes.
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Many times a lineman is asked to parallel two transformer banks. These banks can be either facing one another between the 2 poles or both transformer banks can be in the same direction. This selection allows the user to choose the type of paralleling required.
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A vector is a graphic quantity that shows magnitude and direction. Graphically, a vector is shown as a straight line with an arrowhead at one end. The length of the line is proportional to the magnitude of the vector quantity and the arrowhead indications direction. Since a vector shows magnitude and direction, they can readily be used in the electrical industry to represent voltage and current.
There are many ways to teach and understand vectors. The direction of each primary phase vector causes the secondary phase vector to go in the same direction. However, since AC voltage is alternating, the direction of voltage at any given point in time can be changing direction.
There are two types of vectors. Engineers are taught that the direction of voltage is always in the direction of H1 on the transformer. This is called Engineering Vectors. Field workers and linemen are taught that electricity always flow towards H2 of the transformer or always towards Neutral. No matter which way you wish to train using the simulator, you can choose the direction of the vector. |
