My worst experience in the maintenance and supervision of medium voltage substations
While there are various voltage levels applicable across the globe depending upon the usability, the category of Medium Voltage remains one of the most critical voltage group comprising primary distribution…...
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Jun 01, 2020 | By Bishal Lamichhane
Planning and installation of the low voltage switchgear – The devil is in the detail!
To be honest with you, the planning and installation of LV switchgear is a damn complicated job. But you knew that :) There are dozen of detail where you can… Read more
May 24, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
Major components of the HVDC converter station (single line diagram explained)
This technical article examines in detail the main equipment of an HVDC converter station and discusses the layout of this equipment within the converter station. The interconnection of HVDC to… Read more
Apr 29, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
The essential HV/EHV substation auxiliary facilities you should know about
Nowadays, HV/EHV substations have become pretty complex from the design point of view. Besides the main electrical equipment, which must be designed and selected correctly, there are several auxiliary facilities…...
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Apr 27, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
Switching devices you are likely to spot in every medium voltage switchgear
Up to and including 52 kV voltage range is generally referred to as “medium voltage”. This technical article shed some light on a few devices you are likely to spot…...
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Apr 13, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
The essentials of power systems: Relay protection and communication systems
First, I would like to make a note that there are many essentials when we speak about power systems in general. The main relay protection functions (overcurrent, directional, differential, distance,… Read more
Apr 06, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
Civil engineering in installation of substation buildings and switchboard rooms
What is the civil engineering of substation? The civil engineering includes a large quantity of information and details for the structural drawings required to design switchgear installations. The structural drawings… Read more
Apr 01, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
What are the primary substation feeders? How to analyze their arrangements?
A feeder carries energy to a substation or bus or to several loads. The several substation feeder arrangements are discussed in this technical article. Feeder may connect two substation buses… Read more
Mar 09, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
An overview of transformer connections and diagrams in the electric power system
Power transformers are used extensively by traditional electric utility companies, power plants, and industrial plants. This technical article summarizes the basic types, connections, and diagrams of transformers needed for analyzing…...
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Mar 05, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
Primary substations and bus layouts in the distribution system of an industrial plant
The primary distribution system of an industrial plant is generally the higher voltage portion of the system, starting with the purchased-power service and including generators, switching equipment, circuits, and all… Read more
Mar 02, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
Design tips for medium voltage systems and switchgear in power substations
Medium voltage networks are networks with rated voltages of over 1kV and up to 36kV. Medium voltage switchgear is used in transformer substations and switching substations, and in secondary unit… Read more
Feb 26, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
Lessons I learned during installation and wiring of LV switchboard
Let’s start with some basic definitions from the United States National Electrical Code (NEC). Low voltage switchboard is generally defined as a large single panel, frame, or assembly of panels…...
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Feb 05, 2020 | By Amar M
Eight criteria you should consider when choosing the right MV/LV transformer type
Although there are few common-sense rules that every electrical engineer follows when choosing the transformer type, it’s always a good idea to name the most important of them. This technical… Read more
Jan 29, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
The story of designing the electrical part of MV/LV power substation
Designing a new MV/LV distribution substation is somewhat complicated and involves a lot of factors you must take care of. This technical article will try to present the essential steps… Read more
Jan 15, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
The problem of induced voltages in control cables in high voltage substations
Cabling in power substations is very important due to the fact that they are the longest parts of a system and therefore act as efficient antennas that pickup and or… Read more
Jan 13, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi