Learn How to Interpret Transformer Nameplate Information
As we all know, all substation equipment (should) have a metal plate with its “full name and address” on it. Here we’ll discuss transformer nameplate, precisely power and distribution transformers and information that their nameplates carry. A nameplate that provides… Read more
Mar 28, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
Substation Equipment: From Type Testing to Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT, SAT)
In power systems, reliability is not achieved by design alone. It is established through a structured process of verification, validation, inspection, and testing carried out at different stages of the equipment lifecycle. Whether the equipment is a power transformer, switchgear…...
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Mar 23, 2026 | By Muhammad Kashif
Four Essential Engineering Studies for Selecting Overhead Conductors in Substations
Overhead conductors are widely used in electrical substations to interconnect primary equipment such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, current transformers, and busbars. Although these conductors often span relatively short distances compared to transmission lines, their selection remains a critical engineering task…. Read more
Mar 16, 2026 | By Thiseas Violantis
Connecting a Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) to the Grid: Design Issues and Warnings
Energy resources are the backbone of every country in the world. As we are currently witnessing the beginning of the world’s biggest energy crisis in the last 80 years, I believe that every country is now reviewing its energy capacities…...
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Mar 09, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
The Most Important Post-Installation Tests of a Gas-Insulated Substation (GIS)
This technical article explains some of the recommended and most important tests that MUST be performed on the Gas-Insulated Substation after the installation. Such tests are visual inspections, testing for control of cables, bus leakage and gas quality checks, main… Read more
Mar 02, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
