Right Choice of Dry Type or Liquid-Filled Transformer
1. Two Types of Transformers 2. Cooling and insulating system 3. Losses 4. Operating Life of Transformer 5. Maintainability 6. Repairability 7. Core/Coil Reclamation and Recycling 8. Operating Sound Level… Read more
Sep 29, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Overview of Single Phase Induction Type Energy Meter
Single phase induction type energy meter is also popularly known as watt-hour meter. This name is given to it. This article is only focused about its constructional features and its… Read more
Sep 28, 2012 | By Bipul Raman

What is the difference between Bonding, Grounding and Earthing?
One of the most misunderstood and confused concept is difference between Bonding, Grounding and Earthing. Bonding is more clear word compare to Grounding and Earthing, but there is a micro… Read more
Sep 27, 2012 | By jiguparmar

How Sensitive Circuits Are Affected By Noise And What Can You Do About It?
Noise is only important if it is measured in relation to the communication signal, which carries the data or information. Electronic receiving circuits for digital communications have a broad voltage… Read more
Sep 26, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Inspection of Ground-Fault Protection Systems
This type of protection is defined by the NEC (National Electrical Code) to ensure protection against fire on electrical power installations. To ensure protection against fire: The NEC defines the… Read more
Sep 25, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Testing and Commissioning of Metal-Clad Switchgear
Electrical testing and commissioning of Metal-Clad switchgear is essential to the safe start for the first time, regardless of its size, type or industry. This article covers testing and start-up… Read more
Sep 24, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Surge Protection of Electronic Equipment
Generally, power circuits have components that have large thermal capacities, which make it impossible for them to attain very high temperatures quickly except during very large or long disturbances. This… Read more
Sep 22, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Introduction to Static Protection Relays
The term ‘static’ implies that the relay has no moving parts. This is not strictly the case for a static relay, as the output contacts are still generally attracted armature… Read more
Sep 21, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

What is the purpose of equipotential bonding?
Equipotential bonding is essentially an electrical connection maintaining various exposed conductive parts and extraneous conductive parts at substantially the same potential. An earthed equipotential zone is one within which exposed… Read more
Sep 20, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Design of Overhead Transmission Line Foundation
The foundation is the name given to the system which transfers to the ground the various steady state (dead) and variable (live) loads developed by the transmission tower and conductors…. Read more
Sep 19, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Differences between Shunt Reactor and Power Transformer
Shunt Reactor and Transformer both appear similar in construction. Reactors are also often equipped with Fans for cooling similar to Power Transformers. However, there are major differences between the two…. Read more
Sep 18, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Definition of Harmonics and Their Origin
The Fourier theorem states that all non-sinusoidal periodic functions can be represented as the sum of terms (i.e. a series) made up of: A sinusoidal term at the fundamental frequency,… Read more
Sep 17, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation – Recommendations for Safety Clearance
Service Vertical Clearance (Min) Water Line (to cross below EHV cable level) 0.5 Meter Sewerage Mains (to cross below EHV cable level) 1.0 Meter Drainage Mains (to cross below EHV… Read more
Sep 15, 2012 | By jiguparmar

Functions Performed by Electrical Switchgear
National and international standards define the method for making electrical distribution circuits as well as the purpose and functions of switchgear. There are three main functions, namely: Circuit protection takes… Read more
Sep 14, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Analog signals in measurement and control of physical processes
Instrumentation is a field of study and work centering on measurement and control of physical processes. These physical processes include pressure, temperature, flow rate, and chemical consistency. An instrument is… Read more
Sep 13, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
