Electrical Lectures
Current Systems (AC/DC) And Voltage Levels Basics You Must Never Forget
There are many electrical engineering basics you really must know at any time, even in the middle of the night! The basics we will discuss here are current systems and voltage levels in transmission and distribution systems. Contents: Current Systems… Read more
Nov 29, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transformers
How To Choose System’s Earthing Point And What Is The Practice Throughout The World
Normally in directly earthed and effectively earthed systems, every available neutral point is earthed. Deviations from this occur when the transformer’s neutral points are left unearthed. This is done to limit the maximum earth fault current which can arise to… Read more
Nov 27, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi
Protection
Secondary injection tests for checking the correct operation of the protection scheme
Secondary injection tests are always done prior to primary injection tests. The purpose of secondary injection testing is to prove the correct operation of the protection scheme that is downstream from the inputs to the protection relay(s). Why done prior… Read more
Nov 22, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi
Protection
Differential Protection Of Feeders For Transformers And Tee-Offs (Tapped Lines)
On transformer feeders, the transformer and line or cable are connected in series and form a unit. In this manner, one CB can be saved. On feeders with tee-offs, transformers along the feeder are directly connected. In this case, a… Read more
Nov 20, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
How To Control Reactive Power In Larger Electrical Plants With Multiple Incomers
Most compensation banks are controlled stepwise. For this purpose it is essential to ‘know’ when it is allowed to (de)activate a capacitor step by the power factor relay (controller). The so-called C/k value is calculated by the step size C… Read more
Nov 15, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi
Cables
Overhead vs. Underground Residential Distribution Circuits. Which One Is ‘Better’?
This debate continues. Both designs have advantages (see Table 1). The major advantage of overhead circuits is cost. An underground circuit typically costs anywhere from 1 to 2.5 times the equivalent overhead circuit (see Table 2). But the cost differences… Read more
Nov 13, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi
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We can load distribution transformer heavily when it is cold, but when it’s hot…
Distribution transformers (commonly mineral-oil-immersed type) are output rated and their loading and sizing guidelines of many utilities are based on ANSI/IEEE C57.91. Distribution transformers can deliver their rated kVA without exceeding temperature rise limits when the following conditions apply: The…...
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Nov 09, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
Practical Basics Of Synchronous Motors That Every Electrical Engineer Should Know
Like the asynchronous motor, the synchronous motor consists of a stator and a rotor separated by the air gap. It differs from the asynchronous motor in that the flux in the air gap is not due to a component of… Read more
Nov 08, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi
Maintenance
Troubleshooting Transformer In Power Substation And Detailed Failure Investigation
Failure of transformer in power substation is not a sudden phenomenon, for that matter each and every failure will take place only after alerting through some pre-signs. If they went unnoticed or unattended will result in failure. Therefore it is… Read more
Nov 06, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
How To Calculate and Draw a Single Line Diagram For The Power System
This technical article explains how to calculate and draw a single line diagram of the three-phase, 60-Hz system power system with generators, motors, transformers and lines. The following components comprise a simplified version of a power system, listed in sequential… Read more
Nov 01, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi
