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ISBN: 9780073373812

Author: Frank D. Petruzella

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

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Chapter 3.3, Problem 3DT

A block of several transformers arc fed from individual circuit breakers. What steps should be taken to limit the transformer inrush current to the system?

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Electric Motors and Control Systems

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