Energy and Power
Troubleshooting LV Reactive Power Compensation On-Site
To be honest, troubleshooting low-voltage Power Factor Correction (PFC) banks on-site is not an exercise in academic theory; it is a highly physical, hazardous, and systematic process. When a facility manager reports a penalty on their utility bill, or a… Read more
Sep 21, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
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Don’t Become Obsolete: The Definitive Guide to What’s Next in Power Engineering
Go a year or less without learning a new technology, and you’re out of the game. The power engineering industry is definitely one of those fields where innovation happens fast. This article will go through the 20 defining trends in…...
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Aug 24, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
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Trip Signal and Trip Circuit Analysis of the 132kV Line-1 (=E01) Schematics (PDF included)
The execution of a high-voltage circuit breaker trip is the most critical function within any electrical substation. In the provided schematic document for the 132kV Line-1 (=E01) Relay Panel +RP3, the trip circuits are meticulously designed to ensure absolute reliability,…...
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Jul 27, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
In-Depth Schematic Analysis of the 1000A Low-Voltage Motor Control Center (MCC)
This technical article provides an in-depth engineering analysis of the 1000A Low Voltage Motor Control Center (MCC) panel for high-demand applications. The panel is built on the Prisma M enclosure platform and features a complex array of incoming protection, outgoing… Read more
Jun 29, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
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Top Programming Languages in Power Engineering Worth Learning in 2026
This technical review analyzes the core programming languages, hardware description languages, and configuration syntaxes utilized in contemporary power engineering. Emphasis is placed on their application in Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and digital substation…...
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Jun 01, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Four Essential Engineering Studies for Selecting Overhead Conductors in Substations
Overhead conductors are widely used in electrical substations to interconnect primary equipment such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, current transformers, and busbars. Although these conductors often span relatively short distances compared to transmission lines, their selection remains a critical engineering task…. Read more
Mar 16, 2026 | By Thiseas Violantis
Electrical Lectures
Hands on schemes: Mechanical and electrical interlocking of feeders (to prevent parallel operation)
An industrial load with a connected load need above 2000 kVA usually requires multiple feeding transformers to restrict the system’s fault level. The fault level of an electrical network indicates the supply source’s capacity to withstand a faulty circuit, expressed… Read more
Feb 02, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
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Facing “As Built” substation drawings that barely match construction drawings
Have you experienced “As Built” substation drawings that significantly differ from the original documents provided by the engineer for construction? Diverse factors cause these modifications in the field. However, in almost all instances, modifications to the design in the field…...
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Jan 26, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Interesting Facts About the Eight Most Common Distribution Network Faults
There are numerous possible reasons for electrical power to go out. This story presents the interesting facts about the eight most common faults in the MV and LV distribution systems, which include vehicles hitting poles, trees touching or falling on… Read more
Dec 22, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
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The Rise of Harmonic Distortion in Modern Power Systems
Modern power systems are undergoing a profound transformation. The rise of harmonic distortion is becoming a huge problem. The traditional grid once dominated by large synchronous generators and linear loads—has evolved into a complex, inverter-rich network driven by renewable generation,…...
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Dec 15, 2025 | By Muhammad Kashif
Energy and Power
A Practical Guide to the Operation of Ring Main Units
Ring Main Units are compact modules that are gas-insulated and sealed, comprising main switching devices and ancillary components to ensure continuous secondary power distribution. The precise arrangement and configuration of components always depend on the particular application and loading conditions…. Read more
Dec 08, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Enjoy Black Friday! 20% OFF on PRO Plan and Courses
Hello, I hope you are well! We are pleased to introduce two Black Friday promotions for electrical engineers: a 20% discount on the EEP Pro Membership plan and a 20% discount on all video courses at the EEP Academy. Video… Read more
Nov 24, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Best Practice for the Installation of HV Gas Insulated Bus Duct
The gas insulated bus duct is used within the GIS bay to interconnect the bus duct from bay to bay or to connect external connections from the GIS bay to overhead lines and transformers. There are two principles of bus… Read more
Nov 24, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Rules of Thumb In Substation Control and Trip Circuit Design
What are the trip circuits, and what do they do? Well, trip circuits are a small part of the control circuitry that exists within a substation, which provides functionality for protection, control, metering, and monitoring. Reliable design of trip circuits… Read more
Oct 27, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
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Preventing new grid connections from creating unacceptable disturbances for other users
To be honest, power grids are not perfect; on the contrary, most of them are far, far away from perfect, or even good. Therefore, what makes a power grid perfect or good? Well, in a power industry, maintaining voltage quality…...
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Oct 20, 2025 | By Muhammad Kashif
