Low Voltage
Guidelines to maintenance of low voltage switchboard
A well-executed maintenance program can provide the following benefits: Longer life of switchboard and fewer replacements; Reduced time on repairs and overhauls, and the option of scheduling them at an opportune time; Fewer failures with unexpected outages; Timely detection of any… Read more
Oct 24, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
How to manipulate energized conductors with hot stick
Hot sticks are poles made of an insulating material. They have tools and/or fittings on the ends which allow workers to manipulate energized conductors and equipment from a safe distance. Hot sticks vary in length depending on the voltage level… Read more
Jan 28, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
System protection and safety coordination definitions
The objective of system protection is to detect faults and to selectively isolate faulted parts of the system. It must also permit short clearance times to limit the fault power and the effect of arcing faults. High power density, high… Read more
Apr 16, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electrical Lectures
How to explain your kids, what is the electricity?
It’s really not an easy task to explain kids what is the electricity and what is really happening in the wires while lamp is powered, or what are the magnets, magnetism and how all this stuff works. Most important of… Read more
Feb 26, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
Why and how much for fire protection of power plant?
Fire protection measures can be subdivided into life-safety and investment categories. Life-safety measures are considered to be mandatory by fire codes, building codes, or safety codes. As such, the codes mandate specific types of substation fire protection, with very little… Read more
Dec 07, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
The Importance of the Correct PPE
Whilst awareness of the dangers of arc flash has continued to increase over the last few years, the number of incidents that are still occurring on a daily basis are shockingly high. Arc flash incidents are the greatest threat to… Read more
Oct 29, 2011 | By cgoulds
Wind Power
Can I Connect Wind Turbine to the Utility Grid?
Small wind energy systems can be connected to the electricity distribution system and are called gridconnected systems. A grid-connected wind turbine can reduce your consumption of utility-supplied electricity for lighting, appliances, and electric heat. If the turbine cannot deliver the… Read more
Jan 20, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Maintenance
Maintenance for UPS systems
Maintenance of the UPS consists of preventive and corrective maintenance. Preventive maintenance consists of a scheduled list of activities. Performing these activities keeps the UPS in good working order and helps to prevent failures. Corrective maintenance is performed as a… Read more
Dec 16, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
