Edvard Csanyi
1754 awesome technical articles
Hi, I'm an electrical engineer, programmer and founder of EEP - Electrical Engineering Portal. I worked twelve years at Schneider Electric in the position of technical support for low- and medium-voltage projects and the design of busbar trunking systems.
I'm highly specialized in the design of LV/MV switchgear and low-voltage, high-power busbar trunking (<6300A) in substations, commercial buildings and industry facilities. I'm also a professional in AutoCAD programming.
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Electric Motor
Energy Efficiency Aspects of Electric Motors
Three-phase squirrel-cage induction motors comprise a considerable percentage of the electrical load in the United States. Design, operation, and maintenance of these machines is well described in some of the articles already published. This article focuses on their energy efficiency aspects…. Read more
Oct 01, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
8 Energy-Efficiency Improvement Opportunities In Electric Motors
When considering energy-efficiency improvements to a facility’s motor systems, a systems approach incorporating pumps, compressors, and fans must be used in order to attain optimal savings and performance. In the following, considerations with respect to energy use and energy saving… Read more
Sep 29, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
The need for electric energy is never ending
As you guess, yes, the need for electric energy is never ending. Along with the growth in demand for electric power, sustainable development, environmental issues, and power quality and reliability have become concerns. Electric utilities are becoming more and more… Read more
Sep 22, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Rating Definitions Applied to Low Voltage Molded-Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)
The molded-case circuit breaker is the “workhorse” for system protection 600V and below. A circuit breaker is a device designed to open and close by nonautomatic means and to open the circuit automatically on a predetermined overcurrent without damage to itself when… Read more
Sep 19, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Cables
4 ways in which noise can enter a signal cable and its control – Part 2
Continued from part 1… Read here. In previous part of this technical article, I wrote about electrical noise occurs or is transmitted into a signal cable system in the following four ways: Galvanic (direct electrical contact) – part 1 Electrostatic… Read more
Sep 15, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
14 terms of particular importance when discussing arc flash hazards
Electrical arcs form when a medium that is normally an insulator, such as air, is subjected to an electric field strong enough to cause it to become ionized. This ionization causes the medium to become a conductor which can carry current. The… Read more
Sep 10, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Cables
4 ways in which noise can enter a signal cable and its control
Noise, or interference, can be defined as undesirable electrical signals, which distort or interfere with an original (or desired) signal. Noise could be transient (temporary) or constant. Unpredictable transient noise is caused, for example, by lightning. Electrical noise occurs or… Read more
Sep 08, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Rating Definitions Applied to Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker
The medium voltage circuit breaker is the device of choice when sophisticated system protection at the medium voltage level is required. Most modern medium voltage circuit breakers use a vacuum as the interrupting means, although sulfur-hexafluoride (SF6) based units still exist and in use. Medium… Read more
Sep 03, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
5 Key Elements of Your Electricity Bill
Electricity is a powerful form of energy that is essential to the operation of virtually every facility in the world. It is also an expensive form of energy that can represent a significant portion of a manufacturing facility’s cost of production. This… Read more
Aug 29, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
10 most common power disturbances that make our life difficult
As you know, deviation from sinusoidal form at the nominal voltage level is actually a power quality issue or power disturbance, defined as “any deviation from the nominal value (or from some selected thresholds based upon tolerance) of the AC… Read more
Aug 22, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electrical Lectures
The choice of system voltage according to ANSI standard C84.1
The selection of system voltages is crucial to successful power system design. Reference lists the standard voltages for the United States and their ranges. The nominal voltages are given in Table 1 below. As can be seen, ANSI C84.1-1989 divides system… Read more
Aug 20, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
5 most common critical power distribution topologies
In many of today’s mission-critical applications, ever-increasing reliability requirements are the norm. A critical part of this reliability is the reliability of the electric power distribution system for a given facility. Among the most demanding applications is that of a… Read more
Aug 15, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
High Voltage
Main and Transfer (Inspection) Bus Arrangement commonly used in AIS
The main and transfer bus configuration connects all circuits between the main bus and a transfer bus (sometimes referred to as an inspection bus). Some arrangements include a bus tie breaker and others simply utilize switches for the tie between… Read more
Aug 13, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Methods Of Securing LV Circuit Breakers
Circuit breakers are typically secured in place by one of the following methods: Through bolts Bolted to the bus Stab locked to the bus or some type of receptacle connection Din rail mounted When a longer service life breaker is… Read more
Aug 11, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Methods Of Mounting LV Circuit Breakers
Methods used to mount circuit breakers can be divided into three general groups, those being: Fixed Removable (disconnectable unit), and Drawout (withdrawable) A review of these mounting methods follows. A circuit breaker that is bolted in its enclosure and wired… Read more
Aug 08, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
