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… Read more
Dec 07, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Learn How To Specify Current Transformers
Current transformers are used to supply information to the protective relays and/or current, power and energy metering “instruments”. For this purpose they must supply a secondary current proportional to the… Read more
Dec 05, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
7 guidelines to select correctly rated circuit breaker
The general procedure for the selection of correctly rated circuit breaker follows the following scheme of seven major questions you should answer. Let’s see the major questions: What is the… Read more
Dec 04, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
The Mesh Current Method For Analysis Of Electric Circuits
The mesh current method of circuit analysis discussed in this technical article employs mesh currents as the independent variables. The idea is to write the appropriate number of independent equations,… Read more
Nov 25, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Automatic transfer system explained in detail (operational requirements)
In a previous article I explained the role of the automatic transfer system and the operational requirements – three modes of operation: manual mode, automatic mode, and auto mode failure…. Read more
Nov 21, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Automatic Transfer System (ATS) Explained in Details
Using the basic building blocks of utility power, system topology, on-site generation, and uninterruptible power supplies, the basic role of the automatic transfer system may now be defined. In this… Read more
Nov 20, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Example On How To Design a Low Voltage Switchboard
This technical article has the aim of helping the panel builder and the designer in the construction of ABB SACE ArTu low voltage switchboard. To this purpose, starting from the… Read more
Nov 18, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Primary distribution schemes of power plants on board of big ships
The MV primary distribution network generally consists in a three-phase system with three conductors without neutral. Such system is usually managed with the neutral of the star point isolated from… Read more
Nov 16, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
The Tesla Electric Light Company in Electrical Review, August 14, 1886
Electrical Review, August 14, 1886 – A weekly journal of electric light, telephone telegraph and scientific progress This company has been organized nearly two years, and has devoted that tittle,… Read more
Nov 14, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Single-line diagram of the AC transmission and distribution system
The conductor system by means of which electric power is conveyed from a generating station to the consumer’s premises may, in general, be divided into two distinct parts i.e. transmission… Read more
Nov 13, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Connection Schemes For Testing Insulation Resistance Of Electrical Equipment
The following schemes show how to connect a Megger insulation tester to various types of electrical equipment. The schemes also show in principle how equipment must be disconnected from other circuits before… Read more
Nov 11, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
LV/MV Distribution In Power Plants On Board Of Big Ships
Without going into the details of the management modalities of the electric distribution or of the layout that an electrical system on board may have, it is possible to describe… Read more
Nov 09, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Stop Transformer Noise With These Rules and Techniques
There are a number of basic installation precautions and transformer mounting techniques which if carefully noted and followed, will minimize the audible sound level (noise) of energized transformers. Some of… Read more
Nov 07, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electrical installations where use of TN-C-S system is prohibited
A real danger can arise when the non-current-carrying metalwork of an installation is connected to the system’s neutral, as is the case with a TN-C-S-fed system. The ground system is… Read more
Nov 06, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
The Node Voltage Method For Analysis Of Electric Circuits
Node voltage analysis is the most general method for the analysis of electric circuits. In this technical article, its application to linear resistive circuits is illustrated. The node voltage method… Read more
Nov 02, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi