Hey engineers, wish you a happy and normal new year, 2021!
Just a short note from me today, the end of this crazy year. I’d like to wish you a normal and happy New Year on behalf of myself and everyone… Read more
Dec 30, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
The Brain of a Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS): The Bay Local Control Cabinet (LCC)
A local control cabinet (LCC) is commonly installed at each bay location to house the wiring of the GIS bay circuits and connect it to the substation control room. The… Read more
Apr 15, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
Practical guidelines for protection system engineering
Relay protection and the whole bunch of protection system engineering around the substation are quite interesting from the point of view of creativity. The Control and Protection System technology in…...
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Apr 01, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
Which types of power generating plants are worth planning and constructing nowadays?
Power generating plants are always a capital investment in all countries across the world. Not many countries are building new generating plants nowadays. As we all feel, a worldwide energy… Read more
Feb 19, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
Twelve ultimate mistakes when selecting circuit protection for low-voltage equipment
To be honest, a circuit breaker is fairly simple device. However, the process of specifying circuit protection is often complicated and unclear, leading many engineers to either include insufficient or… Read more
Jan 08, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
Modern practice for LV/MV substation and power distribution systems within buildings
In the present era, the presence of reliable and uninterrupted electricity is commonly assumed in the majority of nations. Nevertheless, in many nations, this is susceptible to frequent disruptions caused… Read more
Dec 18, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Contract drawings for a power transformer – The checklist you should always follow
This technical article provides a collection of the common drawings that are sent by the manufacturer to the client for approval and reference. The goal of these drawings is to… Read more
Dec 04, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Auxiliary DC power system used for fault detection, trip coils and remote operation
The auxiliary DC control power system is considered the most crucial element of a protection, control, and monitoring system. The failure of the direct current (DC) control power can result… Read more
Nov 20, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Mastering Interlock Logic and Schemes for a Gas-Insulated Substation (132 kV GIS Example)
As we delve deeper into this article, we will explore the various types of interlocking mechanisms used for Gas-Insulated Substation (GIS), their applications in substations, power plants, and electrical installations,…...
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Oct 30, 2023 | By Muhammad Kashif
Substation design choices and reasons for a new modern vs retrofit and upgrade an old one
This technical article addresses some of the most important reasons, dos and don’ts in making the substation design choices between designing a new modern and digital substation or retrofitting the… Read more
Oct 09, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Field secrets and warnings in power transformer mechanical check and visual inspection
Let’s discuss the visual and mechanical inspection procedures for oil-filled power transformers. It’s important, very important to examine a variety of key checkpoints, both external and internal to transformers, all…...
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Sep 11, 2023 | By Muhammad Kashif
Thoughtful considerations to design MV/LV distribution substations for extended service life
The installation of a new MV/LV electrical substation is often part of a more global project, and it is not always the subject of very detailed attention. However, the consideration… Read more
Sep 04, 2023 | By Power Systems and Services
Choosing between AIS and GIS substation design: Factors you MUST take into consideration
For the last sixty years, gas-insulated substation (GIS) has been used in applications related to substations all over the world, and this use of the technology is becoming an increasingly… Read more
Jul 10, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Thumb rules, dos and don’ts in MV/HV switchgear testing and commissioning
No matter the approach, it is necessary that the testing engineers who will be responsible for commissioning the switchgear have a solid comprehension of the equipment that will be utilized… Read more
May 22, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Dos and don’ts in designing substation layout, implementing interlocks, operation and special applications
It’s always good to emphasize that substations can be a major headache for staff if they’re not designed properly. Because of this, it is essential for the success of a…...
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Apr 17, 2023 | By Salem Alshahrani