Yup, it’s the motor drive that makes systems in motion all around us

On the outset, it may be due to wheels as in the case of an automobile. What actually drives these movements, though, are motors. Additionally, many household appliances such refrigerators,… Read more

Sep 27, 2017 | Edvard

How to choose a form of separation for LV switchboard and how to classify them

By form of separation it is meant the type of subdivision provided within the switchboard. Separation by means of barriers or partitions (metallic or insulating) may have several functions. And… Read more

Sep 25, 2017 | Edvard

Rules for power distribution in LV switchgear and protection of branch / distributed lines

Power distribution in low voltage switchgear can be defined as supplying power to a number of physically separate and individually protected circuits from a single circuit. Depending on the circuits… Read more

Sep 20, 2017 | Edvard

Substation ownership demarcation between the utility and the plant (considerations & issues)

The substation ownership demarcation between the utility and the plant is very important and should be determined carefully. Specific ownership of the substation and associated equipment may be a complicated… Read more

Sep 18, 2017 | Edvard

4 crucial devices used for distribution system protection (selection and installation tips)

A wide variety of equipment is used to protect distribution networks. The particular type of protection used depends on the system element being protected and the system voltage level. And…...

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Sep 15, 2017 | Edvard

How to specify real service conditions for LV/MV equipment inside a substation

The various service conditions for the MV equipment inside substation are linked to the design of the installation, the design of the operating room, the site and the application surrounding… Read more

Sep 13, 2017 | Edvard

Installing a submarine transmission cable, how they do it

Installing a submarine transmission cable is a costly and challenging activity. The lifetime of a submarine cable might be tens of years and the technical interventions for its repairing in… Read more

Sep 11, 2017 | Edvard

Main circuit breaker types from 1000 V MCB to 1000 kV dead tank breaker

This technical article discusses two important circuit breaker classifications – by voltage level (from low to medium and high voltage) and secondly by technology (extinguishing method or medium that insulates… Read more

Sep 06, 2017 | Edvard

Connecting transmission systems with system intertie transformers

System intertie transformers connect extra high voltage (EHV) transmission systems with different voltages up to 800kV together with the purpose that active as well as reactive power can be exchanged… Read more

Sep 04, 2017 | Edvard