Energy and Power
Equipment Used To Implement Automatic Transfer System (ATS)
Although the basic operational requirements of any automatic transfer system are as given in this technical article, the equipment which is used to implement the automatic transfer system can vary. The following is a list of commonly encountered variations regarding… Read more
Jun 01, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Industrial Automation
Purpose And Applicable Processes Of a SCADA System
SCADA is the technology that enables a user to collect data from one or more distant facilities and to send limited control instructions to those facilities. It’s important to note the words “distant” and “limited” in this definition. SCADA has… Read more
Apr 27, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
Two Basic Methods Used For Braking a Motor (DC Injection and Dynamic)
Two common basic methods used for braking a motor are DC injection braking and dynamic braking. We will look at both in detail, starting with electric braking. DC Injection Braking Dynamic Braking DC injection braking is a method of braking… Read more
Apr 18, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Industrial Automation
This is why every industrial plant MUST have an alarm system (for monitoring processes)
In industrial plants and installations, control systems are used to monitor and control processes. Control Systems, whether a conventional Control Desk or a Computer/PLCs System with SCADA or a Distributed Control System (DCS), provides a human-machine-interface to monitor and control… Read more
Apr 01, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy Efficiency
Here is why you MUST use variable speed drives in pumping applications
Pumping applications represent a significant opportunity for applying variable speed drives (VSDs) in new, as well as retrofit installations. The majority of pumping applications need to be controlled. It is unlikely that a pump will run continuously at a maximum… Read more
Mar 26, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Industrial Automation
What size of a frequency converter do I need? (4 methods to find out)
When determining the rating of a frequency converter at a given load the first step is to consider the load characteristics. There are four different methods for calculating the required output performance and the choice of method depends on the… Read more
Feb 22, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Why modern buildings MUST have energy metering and monitoring system
The first step to greater efficiency through energy metering and monitoring is to set objectives for the future system. Ideally, users of the system are involved in this process, and are given an opportunity to provide input on the main… Read more
Feb 19, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Industrial Automation
9 Reasons For Automation Of Manufacturing Processes
Automated manufacturing systems operate in the factory on the physical product. They perform operations such as processing, assembly, inspection, or material handling, in some cases accomplishing more than one of these operations in the same system. They are called automated… Read more
Jan 11, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electrical Lectures
Basic PLC program for control of a three-phase AC motor (for beginners)
While the lighting control system previously discussed is useful to explain basic PLC operation, a more practical, and only slightly more complex, application is start-stop control of an AC motor. Before examining the PLC program, first consider a hard-wired approach…. Read more
Dec 25, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
The Design Basics Of Motor Protection Circuit Breaker
Application-specific variations of the MCCB, these breakers combine the short-circuit and isolation functionality of the MCCB with the motor overcurrent protection of a traditional overload relay. MPCBs are UL 489 Listed as circuit breakers and verified as motor overload relays. These… Read more
Dec 07, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Industrial Automation
PLC Ladder Logic Functions for Electrical Engineers (Beginners)
To understand programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and their applications, you must first understand the logic concepts behind them. We’ll will explain the relationship between Boolean algebra and logic contact symbology, so that you will be ready to learn about PLC… Read more
Dec 02, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
PLC Ladder Diagrams for Electrical Engineers (Beginners)
As an introduction to ladder diagrams, consider the simple wiring diagram for an electrical circuit in Figure 1a. The diagram shows the circuit for switching on or off an electric motor. We can redraw this diagram in a different way,… Read more
Nov 30, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
Comparison of 4 Different Flow Control Methods Of Pumps
When in use, the pumps are always part of a pumping system. A pumping system is usually a network of pipes, tanks, valves and other system parts. The receiver is usually at a higher geographic level than the supply of… Read more
Nov 27, 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, the time often needs to be cut down and electrical… Read more
Nov 23, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Industrial Automation
Hardware Implementation of Substation Control and Automation
To form a substation control system, the various elements described above must be assembled into some form of topology. Three major hardware topologies can be identified as being commonly used. Let’s get into details of each of hardware topologies: HMI based Topology RTU… Read more
Oct 28, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
