Edvard Csanyi
1671 awesome technical articles
Electrical engineer, programmer and founder of EEP. Highly specialized for design of LV/MV switchgears and LV high power busbar trunking (<6300A) in power substations, commercial buildings and industry facilities. Professional in AutoCAD programming.
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficency In Hospitals – The Steam
Steam is used a great deal in hospitals: it permits high energy densities and enables large amounts of energy to be moved around easily. Steam can easily be generated from… Read more
Dec 28, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficency In Hospitals – Compressed air
Compressed air is an essential form of energy for a hospital. Depending on the requirements it can be divided into: – Medical compressed air and – Technical compressed air Medical… Read more
Dec 27, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
Types and Origins of Substation Fires
The risk of fire in substations has been historically low, but the possible impacts of a fire can be catastrophic. Fires in substations can severely impact the supply of power… Read more
Dec 26, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficency In Hospitals – HVAC
In the following lines we will look at a number of case studies for energy saving options. These are subdivided into the following areas: – HVAC – Compressed air – Steam –… Read more
Dec 25, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy Efficiency
How To Achieve Energy Efficiency In Hospitals?
The great majority of the energy used within a hospital is purchased from outside in the form of natural gas and electricity. A small proportion is bought in as diesel… Read more
Dec 25, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Solar Power
Solar Energy Expands, Escapes the Power Grid
Solar power has come a long way since its origins as a niche technology for satellites, finding its way into a wide range of large and small power generation applications…. Read more
Dec 24, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Lighting
Distribution Of Energy For Lighting – History
Edison planned his first installation for New York City, and decided that an underground system of distribution would be necessary. This took the form of a network supplied by feeders… Read more
Dec 24, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Siemens – Busway Purpose and Definition
Commercial and industrial distribution systems use several methods to transport electrical energy. These methods may include heavy conductors run in trays or conduit. Once installed, cable and conduit assemblies are… Read more
Dec 23, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
High Voltage
Use Of Vacuum As A Breaking Medium
SF6 and vacuum are the two most modern breaking techniques in the fields of Medium Voltage (from 1 to 52 kV) and High Voltage (> 72.5 kV). They appeared in… Read more
Dec 22, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
Establishing New Power Substation
The construction of new substations and the expansion of existing facilities are common place projects in electric utilities. However, due to the complexity, very few utility employees are familiar with… Read more
Dec 20, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Characteristics of Lightning Strokes
Lightning, one of Mother Nature’s most spectacular events, started to appear significantly demystified after Franklin showed its electric nature with his famous electrical kite experiment in 1752. Although a great… Read more
Dec 19, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
High Voltage
Basics Of Subtransmission Systems
Subtransmission systems are those circuits that supply distribution substations. Several different subtransmission systems can supply distribution substations. Common subtransmission voltages include 34.5, 69, 115, and 138 kV. Higher voltage subtransmission… Read more
Dec 17, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Maintenance
Maintenance for UPS systems
Maintenance of the UPS consists of preventive and corrective maintenance. Preventive maintenance consists of a scheduled list of activities. Performing these activities keeps the UPS in good working order and… Read more
Dec 16, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Solar Power
Solar Power Tower
Solar power towers generate electric power from sunlight by focusing concentrated solar radiation on a tower mounted heat exchanger (receiver). The system uses hundreds to thousands of sun-tracking mirrors called… Read more
Dec 15, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
Keeping Motor Windings Dry
Special provision should be made to protect motor windings which operate in a damp atmosphere or are subject to condensation of moisture when out of service for long periods. Motors… Read more
Dec 14, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
