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.
Electrical Lectures
The Mesh Current Method For Analysis Of Electric Circuits
The mesh current method of circuit analysis discussed in this technical article employs mesh currents as the independent variables. The idea is to write the appropriate number of independent equations,… Read more
Nov 25, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
Guidelines to electrical braking of asynchronous motors
In many industrial systems, motors are stopped simply by natural deceleration. The time this takes depends solely on the inertia and resistive torque of the machine the motor drives. However,… Read more
Nov 23, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
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 Csanyi
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 Csanyi
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 Csanyi
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 Csanyi
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 Csanyi
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 Csanyi
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 Csanyi
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 Csanyi
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 Csanyi
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 Csanyi
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 Csanyi
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 Csanyi
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 Csanyi
