Edvard Csanyi
1671 awesome technical articles
Electrical engineer, programmer and founder of EEP. Highly specialized for design of LV/MV switchgears and LV high power busbar trunking (<6300A) in power substations, commercial buildings and industry facilities. Professional in AutoCAD programming.
Energy and Power
The Brain of a Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS): The Bay Local Control Cabinet (LCC)
A local control cabinet (LCC) is commonly installed at each bay location to house the wiring of the GIS bay circuits and connect it to the substation control room. The… Read more
Apr 15, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
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Practical guidelines for protection system engineering
Relay protection and the whole bunch of protection system engineering around the substation are quite interesting from the point of view of creativity. The Control and Protection System technology in…...
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Apr 01, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
What steps should be taken to avoid choosing the incorrect current and voltage transformers?
Electrical systems normally use current and voltage transformers for protection and measurement purposes. They represent the power system’s eyes and ears, and it’s essential to fully understand how they work,… Read more
Mar 18, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Transformers in plant power distribution: The bigger picture
This technical article provides an overview of the various choices and assists electrical engineers in determining the criteria that should be included in the transformer specifications in order to meet… Read more
Mar 04, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Which types of power generating plants are worth planning and constructing nowadays?
Power generating plants are always a capital investment in all countries across the world. Not many countries are building new generating plants nowadays. As we all feel, a worldwide energy… Read more
Feb 19, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
Substation control and monitoring systems: The eyes and ears of every power system
To ensure the substation is run efficiently, a control and monitoring systems are needed. These systems should display the current status of all plant equipment, including alarms and secondary system… Read more
Feb 05, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
What can go wrong with the nuclear power plant in the case of a grid loss: What to do?
Acquiring the skill to operate a nuclear reactor bears resemblance to acquiring the skill to pilot an aircraft. The majority of airplane pilots rapidly acquire proficiency in performing take-offs and… Read more
Jan 22, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Twelve ultimate mistakes when selecting circuit protection for low-voltage equipment
To be honest, a circuit breaker is fairly simple device. However, the process of specifying circuit protection is often complicated and unclear, leading many engineers to either include insufficient or… Read more
Jan 08, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Modern practice for LV/MV substation and power distribution systems within buildings
In the present era, the presence of reliable and uninterrupted electricity is commonly assumed in the majority of nations. Nevertheless, in many nations, this is susceptible to frequent disruptions caused… Read more
Dec 18, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
Contract drawings for a power transformer – The checklist you should always follow
This technical article provides a collection of the common drawings that are sent by the manufacturer to the client for approval and reference. The goal of these drawings is to… Read more
Dec 04, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Cyber Monday in EEP! 20% Off on PRO Membership Plan and Video Courses!
I am hoping that everything is going well for you. With great pleasure, I would like to present to you two Cyber Monday deals that are only available to our… Read more
Nov 22, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Auxiliary DC power system used for fault detection, trip coils and remote operation
The auxiliary DC control power system is considered the most crucial element of a protection, control, and monitoring system. The failure of the direct current (DC) control power can result… Read more
Nov 20, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electrical Machines
Insulation tests on electric motors and generators: DC High Potential Testing (HiPot)
The objective of this technical article is to provide certain criteria and time intervals for conducting insulation tests on electric motors, generators and other electrical equipment. Testing is done to… Read more
Nov 06, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
The loop electrical distribution system used to supply bulk loads (industrial plants and buildings)
First, let’s say a word or two about the essentials of power distribution systems for our young electrical engineers. An electric distribution system, or distribution plant as it is sometimes… Read more
Oct 23, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
Substation design choices and reasons for a new modern vs retrofit and upgrade an old one
This technical article addresses some of the most important reasons, dos and don’ts in making the substation design choices between designing a new modern and digital substation or retrofitting the… Read more
Oct 09, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
