Salem Alshahrani
18 awesome technical articles
Electrical engineer (BEE & Meng). Specialized in substation design, especially in LV/MV switchgears and transformers. Passionate in power system planning, analysis, and stability studies.
Power Substation
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The art of the transmission switchyard design: The physical layout engineering (Case study included)
This article aims to shed some light on the so-called physical engineering activity in switchyard design in conjunction with some engineering computations. The physical layout engineering tackles the plot plan…...
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Oct 02, 2023 | By Salem Alshahrani
Power Substation
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Dos and don’ts in designing substation layout, implementing interlocks, operation and special applications
It’s always good to emphasize that substations can be a major headache for staff if they’re not designed properly. Because of this, it is essential for the success of a…...
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Apr 17, 2023 | By Salem Alshahrani
Power Substation
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Technical specification of switchyard equipment in a nutshell (how-to guidelines and advice)
This article provides details on the various types of switchyard equipment, including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, and more. The technical specifications (or tender specifications) for each individual piece of…...
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Mar 20, 2023 | By Salem Alshahrani
Electric Motor
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The art of achieving synchronous motor transient stability (especially in weak grids)
Since the subject of this article is somewhat not-that-easy to understand, I suggest starting with the basics of the synchronous motor. In the synchronous motor, the basic magnetic field is…...
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Feb 06, 2023 | By Salem Alshahrani
Maintenance
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The art of predicting the fate of a power transformer by looking into a cup of oil
Insulation medium is an indispensable part of a power transformer, and the interesting thing about it is that it can drop dead at any time. Most of the time, this…...
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Jan 09, 2023 | By Salem Alshahrani
Power Substation
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The art of the switchyard design: Case study of a 220/33 kV 200 MW wind farm
This technical article continues with the switchyard design series by studying the case of the 220/33 kV 200 MW wind farm switchyard in which the design steps are put into…...
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Oct 18, 2021 | By Salem Alshahrani
Power Substation
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The art of the switchyard design: Handpicked details you must consider without fail
This article deals with switchyard design and it’s divided into two parts in which switchyard design considerations are discussed in the first part and the other part presents a case…...
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Sep 20, 2021 | By Salem Alshahrani
High Voltage
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MV/HV switchgear (circuit breaker) switching capability and suitability for specific applications
Circuit breakers (CBs) do interrupt fault currents and close onto faults. Besides, they could be used as isolation devices like disconnectors. The CBs manufacturers’ brochures and standards provide extensive data…...
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Jul 26, 2021 | By Salem Alshahrani
Electric Motor
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Guidelines for selecting the proper Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for motor applications
This article addresses the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) concept in several aspects that matter the most in selecting the proper VFD for applications. One of the important factors is the…...
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Jun 28, 2021 | By Salem Alshahrani
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My worst experience in testing and commissioning power transformers (and how I fixed things up)
Reliable and secure electric power delivery is dependent on power transformers’ reliability that is enhanced significantly by sound test plans. These test plans shall be prepared by both manufacturers and…...
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Apr 29, 2021 | By Salem Alshahrani
Power Substation
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Learn to successfully analyze single-line, schematic, P&ID, logic, and wiring diagrams
Engineering tasks require a good skill in reading and interpreting information on drawings. Engineering drawings are the industry cornerstone of conveying detailed and precise information on how to construct, troubleshoot,…...
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Apr 05, 2021 | By Salem Alshahrani
Power Substation
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The mystery of nuisance tripping incidents in transformer protection that worry engineers
This technical article deals with transformer failure incidents due to nuisance tripping caused by various design flaws, operational conditions, or improper protection relay settings. The focus is on differential protection…...
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Feb 22, 2021 | By Salem Alshahrani
Power Substation
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Learn how to read and analyze control circuits of MV gas insulated switchgear (GIS)
Previously, an introductory part of the GIS and its components were discussed to pave the way for the GIS control circuits. Moreover, the single-line diagram example for a double-bus and…...
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Jan 25, 2021 | By Salem Alshahrani
Power Substation
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Mastering GIS control circuits: AC/DC auxiliary circuits and circuit breaker closing circuit
A gas-insulated substation (GIS) is usually utilized in high voltage applications in which all conductive parts are encapsulated in sealed cylinders with SF6 as the insulating medium. The air-insulated substation…...
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Jan 11, 2021 | By Salem Alshahrani
Medium Voltage
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Mastering switchgear control circuits: trip, BCPU and alarm, indication, and interlock circuits
In the previous article, an introductory part of the switchgear control circuits, including DC/AC circuits and breaker closing circuit, was discussed thoroughly. This article continues the discussion with a breaker…...
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Dec 14, 2020 | By Salem Alshahrani
