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.
Installation tips for prefabricated busbar systems and cables
The term installation configuration, when applied to prefabricated busbar systems and cables – power transport and power distribution in the installation, essentially refers to the geometric requirements of the conductor… Read more
Nov 14, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
High voltage station – Design, construction and commissioning process
Having selected the right site location for high voltage station, the design construction and commissioning process would broadly follow the steps shown in Figure 1. Recent trends in utilities have… Read more
Nov 11, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Do you know what an arc flash is? If not, keep reading, it’s important.
An Arc Flash is an electrical explosion resulting from a low impedance connection to ground or another voltage phase in an electrical system. High temperatures cause rapid heating of surrounding… Read more
Nov 09, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
6 lockout operations every electrician MUST perform and respect
The lockout operations or safety procedures are precisely and clearly defined operations, the aim of which is always to ensure that situations are, and remain, safe. This will enable people… Read more
Nov 07, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Line harmonic currents created by adjustable frequency control
Nonlinear loads like adjustable frequency controls create line harmonics when connected to the AC power distribution system. These harmonic currents are a result of non-sinusoidal current, which is a characteristic of all… Read more
Nov 05, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Using Megger tester for these 3 types of insulation resistance tests
You know that good insulation has high resistance and poor insulation relatively low resistance. The actual resistance values can be higher or lower, depending upon such factors as the temperature… Read more
Nov 04, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
3 easy measures for a good PLC system maintenance
Why need for PLC system maintenance when they are designed to be easy to maintain and to ensure trouble-free operation? Well, several maintenance aspects should be considered once the system… Read more
Nov 02, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Five key factors to the correct cable selection and application
It is essential to know cable construction, characteristics, and ratings to understand problems related to cable systems. However, to correctly select a cable system and assure its satisfactory operation, additional… Read more
Oct 31, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Wiring of control power transformer for motor control circuits
The motor branch circuit is usually a segment of a larger electrical distribution network in an industrial plant. The motor circuit supplies the required power to the various control devices… Read more
Oct 28, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Tips for power factor correction and good protection of capacitors
Loads such as induction motors draw significant reactive power from the supply system, and a poor overall power factor may result. The flow of reactive power increases the voltage-drops through… Read more
Oct 26, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
14 electrical characteristics of the motor you should know
Electrical characteristics like voltage, frequency and phase of power supply should be consistent with the motor nameplate rating. A motor will operate satisfactorily on voltage within 10% of nameplate value,… Read more
Oct 24, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
How electricians choose the most suitable protection devices
There are at least four main issues electricians must take care off very carefully when choosing the most suitable protection devices. Of course, there are dozen of other issues, but let’s try… Read more
Oct 21, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
5 good methods to apply for successful PLC troubleshooting
PLC troubleshooting can be performed in many different ways and as the engineer’s experience always plays the major role in successful resolving of such issues, five methods have been developed…. Read more
Oct 19, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Aluminium or copper busbar trunking system? What do you say?
These two materials (aluminium and copper) are both physically and economically viable for use as conductors in power busbar trunking systems (BTS). Some manufacturers of busbar trunking systems offer a… Read more
Oct 17, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Practical tips for installation and using of thermistor motor protection
Thermistor is a small non-linear resistance sensors, which can be embedded within the insulation of a motor winding, to provide a close thermal association with the winding. It’s made from… Read more
Oct 14, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi