Edvard Csanyi
1750 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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Energy and Power
Transformer Heat, Copper and Iron Losses
The thermal ratings of a transformer are determined by the following three factors: The amount of heat produced in the windings and connections. The amount of heat produced in the iron core. How effectively the heat can be removed from… Read more
Sep 06, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Protection
Transformer differential protection (ANSI 87T)
Transformer differential protection protects against short-circuits between turns of a winding and between windings that correspond to phase-to-phase or three-phase type short-circuits. If there is no earthing connection at the transformer location point, this protection can also be used to… Read more
Sep 05, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
HVAC
How to Maximize Chiller Efficiency?
Chillers are the single largest energy-using component in most facilities, and can typically consume over 50% of the electrical usage. Chillers use approximately 20% of the total electrical power generated in North America and the U.S. Department of Energy estimates… Read more
Sep 04, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
Transformers Connected Directly to Generators
Power transformers connected directly to generators can experience excitation and short-circuit conditions beyond the requirements defined by ANSI/IEEE standards. Special design considerations may be necessary to ensure that a power transformer is capable of withstanding the abnormal thermal and mechanical aspects that… Read more
Sep 01, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transformers
Using Tap Changers to Match the System Voltage
A transformer’s rated voltage may not match the system voltage exactly, or it may be necessary to raise or lower the output voltage to supply a certain load. In these cases, a portion of a winding can be removed or… Read more
Aug 31, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
Motor protection depending on size and voltage level
Motor protections vary widely depending on the size of the motor and voltage level involved, thus only the more common ones are discussed in this technical article. Index Motor Instantaneous Over-current Protection Motor Timed Over-Current Protection Thermal OverLoad Motor Ground… Read more
Aug 30, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transformers
Purpose of Shielded Isolation Transformer
A shielded transformer is a two-winding transformer, usually delta–star connected and serves the following purposes: – Voltage transformation from the distribution voltage to the equipment’s utilization voltage. – Converting a 3-wire input power to a 4-wire output thereby deriving a separate stable… Read more
Aug 29, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transformers
Power Transformer Construction – Windings
Continued from tech. article: Power Transformer Construction – Core The windings consist of the current-carrying conductors wound around the sections of the core, and these must be properly insulated, supported and cooled to withstand operational and test conditions. The terms winding… Read more
Aug 24, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transformers
Power Transformer Construction – The Core
The construction of a power transformer varies throughout the industry. The basic arrangement is essentially the same and has seen little significant change in recent years, so some ofthe variations can be discussed in this article. The core, which provides… Read more
Aug 23, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
High resistance grounding equipment in mining applications
High resistance grounding equipment or permanently installed electrical distribution systems used in mines should be selected and applied as recommended for process industries. When mobile equipment is connected to the distribution system the grounding equipment and the ground fault protection should be designed… Read more
Aug 22, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Overview Of Power System Architecture
The various components of a power system can be arranged in different ways. The complexity of the resulting architecture determines the availability of electrical energy and the cost of the investment. Selection of an architecture for a given application is… Read more
Aug 21, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Properties of Relay Contact System
The word “contact“ not only describes the conductive connection ot two mechanically separate electrical conductors, but also the conductive parts (contacts) even if they are not touching. Contacts comprise: Non switching contacts as in connectors being opened only for service… Read more
Aug 18, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Site Conditions Impact on Caterpillar Genset Ratings
An engine rating is primarily limited by structural and thermal limits. These limits include maximum cylinder pressure during combustion, turbocharger speed, exhaust gas temperature and in natural gas engines, fuel type. Where an engine operates relative to these limits will determine the maximum altitude and ambient… Read more
Aug 17, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Protection
Protecting Oil Type Transformer with Buchholz Relay
Buchholz relay is a gas-actuated relay installed in oil immersed transformers for protection against all kinds of faults. Named afteri ts inventor mr. Max Buchholz (1875–1956) in 1921, relay is used to produce an alarm in case of incipient (i.e.slow-developing) faults… Read more
Aug 16, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electrical Lectures
Water-and-Pipe Analogy for Ohm’s Law
Ohm’s Law also makes intuitive sense if you apply it to the water-and-pipe analogy. If we have a water pump that exerts pressure (voltage) to push water around a ”circuit” (current) through a restriction (resistance), we can model how the three… Read more
Aug 15, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
