Edvard Csanyi
1649 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.
Smart Grid
In Front Of The Third Electrical Systems Revolution in United States
A dizzying array of new energy technologies are reaching or nearing the marketplace. Newer choices to generate electricity include fuel cells, wind turbines, solar cells and microturbines. Energy storage is… Read more
Dec 02, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electrical Lectures
Important in role of capacitors in distribution systems
Should the voltage on a circuit fall below a specified level for some reason, a device called a capacitor can momentarily maintain the voltage at line value. Basically, a capacitor… Read more
Nov 27, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
High Voltage
General principles of electricity supply systems
The generation of electricity in most modern power stations is at 25 kV, and this voltage is then transformed to 400 kV for transmission. Virtually all the generators of electricity… Read more
Nov 25, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
Heat as one of the most common cause of motor failure
Heat is the most common cause of motor failure before reaching rated service life. Every increase of 10 degrees Centigrade of a motor’s windings above its design operating temperature cuts… Read more
Nov 22, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
Identity Card of Every Asynchronous Motor
A motor is characterized by different electrical and constructional parameters which identify its correct application field. The whole of all these parameters constitutes the rating of the machine and is… Read more
Nov 18, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Maintenance
Guidelines For The Construction And Maintenance Of Transmission Lines
The purpose of this article is to give a general overview of the steps that are necessary in the planning and construction of a typical overhead transmission line, to give… Read more
Nov 13, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transmission and Distribution
The Need for Load Shedding In Generating, Transmission and Distribution Systems
The need for load shedding generally arises from unforeseen causes, lack of sufficient power supply from deficiencies in generating, transmission and distribution capabilities. These conditions may stem from unusually higher… Read more
Nov 11, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
What’s the worst source of fluctuations on a power supply system?
Electric arc furnaces are considered as being one of the worst source of fluctuations on a power supply system. The load cycles of arc furnaces vary widely, depending on size… Read more
Nov 08, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
Few Words About Stepper Motor (Advantages, Disadvantages and Classification)
A stepper motor is an electromechanical device which converts electrical pulses into discrete mechanical movements. The shaft or spindle of a stepper motor rotates in discrete step increments when electrical… Read more
Nov 06, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Practical calculations of lightning strikes frequency
We distinguish between the following frequencies of lightning strikes which can be relevant for a building or structure: ND – Frequency of direct lightning strikes to the building or structure;·… Read more
Nov 04, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
4 motor designs identified in NEMA MG1
Performance requirements for various types of induction motors for use on standard sinewave power supplies are identified in NEMA MG1. Some of these types of motors are suitable for use… Read more
Nov 01, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
What’s That Hissing, Cracking, Buzzing Noise?
Corona can be visible in the form of light, typically a purple glow, as corona generally consists of micro arcs. Darkening the environment can help to visualize the corona. We… Read more
Oct 30, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Medium Voltage
Field Inspection and Testing of Medium-Voltage Motor Control Centres (MCCs)
Check MCC equipment for: alignment, levelness, and tightness of all bolting. Check all equipment for: removal of blocking, supports, temporary ties, and temporary wire jumpers. Check that all protective barriers… Read more
Oct 28, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
What’s important for water power designer to make the right choice of a turbine
The water power designer has to make a choice on the type of turbine that can be adopted for a particular project. After the range of head to be handled… Read more
Oct 25, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Testing and Commissioning
Eight important checks to do before powering up the dry-type transformer
The transformer should be powered up only after checking the following items: name plate ratings, parallel operation, connections: cables, busbars, tap change connections, grounding connection, thermal protective device, impurities removal… Read more
Oct 23, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
