Edvard Csanyi
1669 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.
Switchgear interlocking system and arc protection that you MUST consider in the design
There are at least two safety requirements that medium-voltage switchgear MUST fulfil: an interlocking system and an arc protection system. Yes, these two systems are crucial in terms of safety… Read more
Jan 30, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
A case study of a new 220 kV Gas-Insulated Switchyard (GIS) design for a generation plant
This technical article describes detailed planning and design phases of a new 220 kV Gas-Insulated Switchyard (GIS) in a 450 megawatt (MW) coal-fired combined heat and power plant (CHP) that…...
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Jan 23, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
The life of a power substation project: Design, construction, erection and commissioning
This technical article covers numerous substation project design elements, lists the steps of the construction process, and examines the environmental impacts and impact mitigation strategies for power transmission and distribution… Read more
Jan 16, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Six different ways to start a medium-voltage motor you should know about
The AC induction motor is a key component of the modern world economy. These motors are used in industrial facilities all over the world to power the equipment that boosts… Read more
Jan 02, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Well engineers, it’s about time… Pull the switch and enter the 2023!
Here we are at the conclusion of 2022, a year that was very stressful for all of us. There are many aspects about this year that will be remembered, but,… Read more
Dec 31, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
How to design the power supply for data centres and airports while megawatts of loads rise fast
The first choice for service and distribution voltage is almost always 480 volts. Why is that? Well, it’s because it’s traditional, it has a safe design and specifications are already…...
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Dec 26, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Failure cases of LV/MV electrical equipment and what should have been done (to avoid them)
Generally, the useful life of power system components heavily depends upon the level of care given to them and their duty cycles. For example, a circuit breaker on mainly switching… Read more
Dec 19, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
How should facilities optimize their power consumption due to the hiking energy prices?
Nowadays, the enormous energy consumption worldwide has taken a downturn due to the hiking energy prices. Whether it’s gas, oil, or coal, the rising costs forced many facilities worldwide to… Read more
Dec 05, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Cyber Monday in EEP! 30% off on courses and 20% off on PRO membership plan!
Black Friday is gone, but Cyber Monday is here and it’s getting better! It’s the Last Day!! Let us share with you two Cyber Monday deals for our electrical engineers,… Read more
Nov 25, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
The ground is not just ground! At least not in hospitals, medical, and dental practices
This technical article analyzes the safety requirements against indirect contact employed in particularly special medical locations (e.g., hospitals, medical, and dental practices, etc.), where environmental conditions may increase the risk… Read more
Nov 21, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Often incorrectly specified and ordered: Power transformer fittings and accessories
Modern transformers are like cars full of sensors and electronics that scream and flash when something goes wrong. Most of the time, that’s very good and useful, but it could…...
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Nov 14, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Grounding of mine power distribution systems: The basics
The application of electricity to the mining industry is a distinctive area of both mining engineering and electrical engineering. The difficult environment, the dynamic power loads, the cyclic and mobile… Read more
Nov 07, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Do you know what reactive power compensation is? If not, keep reading, it’s important.
When reactive power devices, whether capacitive or inductive, are purposefully added to a power network in order to produce a specific outcome, this is referred to as compensation. It’s as… Read more
Oct 24, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
How to prepare an enquiry for a power transformer: Design and tendering tips
Nothing is more crucial during the early phase of a transformer inquiry than a complete and explicit listing of all requirements that must be met from both the manufacturer’s and… Read more
Oct 10, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Procedures and activities during the design and tendering phase of HV project engineering
Before getting into the project engineering phase, power system planning with the focus on basic design aspects of main power system components must be performed. Based on recommendations resulting from… Read more
Sep 26, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi