Edvard Csanyi
1639 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 and Power
Automatic transfer system explained in detail (operational requirements)
In a previous article I explained the role of the automatic transfer system and the operational requirements – three modes of operation: manual mode, automatic mode, and auto mode failure…. Read more
Nov 21, 2015 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
Automatic Transfer System (ATS) Explained in Details
Using the basic building blocks of utility power, system topology, on-site generation, and uninterruptible power supplies, the basic role of the automatic transfer system may now be defined. In this… Read more
Nov 20, 2015 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
Example On How To Design a Low Voltage Switchboard
This technical article has the aim of helping the panel builder and the designer in the construction of ABB SACE ArTu low voltage switchboard. To this purpose, starting from the… Read more
Nov 18, 2015 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
Primary distribution schemes of power plants on board of big ships
The MV primary distribution network generally consists in a three-phase system with three conductors without neutral. Such system is usually managed with the neutral of the star point isolated from… Read more
Nov 16, 2015 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
The Tesla Electric Light Company in Electrical Review, August 14, 1886
Electrical Review, August 14, 1886 – A weekly journal of electric light, telephone telegraph and scientific progress This company has been organized nearly two years, and has devoted that tittle,… Read more
Nov 14, 2015 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
Single-line diagram of the AC transmission and distribution system
The conductor system by means of which electric power is conveyed from a generating station to the consumer’s premises may, in general, be divided into two distinct parts i.e. transmission… Read more
Nov 13, 2015 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
Connection Schemes For Testing Insulation Resistance Of Electrical Equipment
The following schemes show how to connect a Megger insulation tester to various types of electrical equipment. The schemes also show in principle how equipment must be disconnected from other circuits before… Read more
Nov 11, 2015 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
LV/MV Distribution In Power Plants On Board Of Big Ships
Without going into the details of the management modalities of the electric distribution or of the layout that an electrical system on board may have, it is possible to describe… Read more
Nov 09, 2015 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
Stop Transformer Noise With These Rules and Techniques
There are a number of basic installation precautions and transformer mounting techniques which if carefully noted and followed, will minimize the audible sound level (noise) of energized transformers. Some of… Read more
Nov 07, 2015 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
Electrical installations where use of TN-C-S system is prohibited
A real danger can arise when the non-current-carrying metalwork of an installation is connected to the system’s neutral, as is the case with a TN-C-S-fed system. The ground system is… Read more
Nov 06, 2015 | By Edvard
Protection
Secondary Distribution Networks In Urban Areas
A high level of interconnection, either ring or mesh, to ensure a high degree of availability of supply to the consumer, characterises secondary distribution networks in urban areas. Domestic, industrial… Read more
Nov 04, 2015 | By Edvard
Electrical Lectures
The Node Voltage Method For Analysis Of Electric Circuits
Node voltage analysis is the most general method for the analysis of electric circuits. In this technical article, its application to linear resistive circuits is illustrated. The node voltage method… Read more
Nov 02, 2015 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
6 steps to establish electrically safe work condition
Equipment that has been deenergized and verified as such is said to be in an electrically safe work condition. Article 120.1 of NFPA 70E outlines six steps that must be… Read more
Oct 31, 2015 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
Protection of A.C. Electrified Railways
Many regional, urban and high-speed inter-urban rail networks worldwide are electrified, to provide the motive power for trains (Figure 1). The electrification system serves as the contact interface for current… Read more
Oct 30, 2015 | By Edvard
Industrial Automation
Hardware Implementation of Substation Control and Automation
To form a substation control system, the various elements described above must be assembled into some form of topology. Three major hardware topologies can be identified as being commonly used. Let’s get into… Read more
Oct 28, 2015 | By Edvard
