Energy and Power
Bus Design In Aboveground Substations
Substations can be constructed partly or entirely within aboveground or belowground enclosures. However, cost is high and complexity is increased by fire-protection and heat-removal needs. The following discussion deals with exposed aboveground substations. The bus and associated substation equipment are… Read more
Jul 21, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Effect of Lightning Strike on Electrical Lines
The foregoing discussion concentrated on the principles of lightning strikes and how their effects can be mitigated. However, lightning strikes on electrical lines or substations are those that cause problems in the distribution network which come right into our residences… Read more
Jul 20, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Cables
Mark the ground with an X and say Dig Here!
No matter what method is used for fault locating on direct buried underground cable, at some point an “x” must be marked on the ground to say “dig here.” The most commonly used prelocation methods such as arc reflection or… Read more
Jul 18, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Cables
Locating underground electrical cable faults
Before attempting to locate underground cable faults on direct buried primary cable, it is necessary to know where the cable is located and what route it takes. If the fault is on secondary cable, knowing the exact route is even… Read more
Jul 13, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Definitions from the Standard UL 489 (MCCB)
The requirements of this standard cover molded-case circuit breakers (MCCB), circuit breaker and ground-fault circuit-interrupters, fused circuit breakers, and accessory high-fault protectors. These circuit breakers are specifically intended to provide service entrance, feeder, and branch circuit protection in accordance with… Read more
Jul 12, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Delta-Star Transformer Connection Overview
The Delta-Star transformer connection is utilized to increase voltage levels and is frequently applied at the end or beginning of high-tension power transmission systems. The primary is configured in a delta arrangement, while the secondary is arranged in a star… Read more
Jul 10, 2012 | By Jignesh Parmar
Energy and Power
The Role of Circuit Breakers in LV/MV Power Systems
A circuit breaker is protective device which is designed to automatically open an electrical circuit thus preventing harm and damages to equipment and personnel. The damages are due to over load, short circuits and sometimes earth faults. Circuit breakers are made… Read more
Jul 09, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electrical Lectures
Fundamental Concepts of Insulation Testing
Probably 80% of all testing performed in electrical power systems is related to the verification of insulation quality. This technical article briefly describes the fundamental concepts of insulation testing including – insulation behavior, types of tests, and some test procedures…. Read more
Jul 07, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Delta-Delta Transformer Connection Overview
In this type of connection, both the three phase primary and secondary windings are connected in delta as shown in the Figure 1: The voltages on primary and secondary sides can be shown on the phasor diagram (Figure 2): This… Read more
Jul 06, 2012 | By Jignesh Parmar
Energy and Power
Too bad Tesla didn’t finish it before he died – Wireless Power Transmission (WPT)
The wireless power transmission (WPT) refers to the efficient transmission of electric power from one point to without use of wire or any other substance. This technology can be used where conventional wires are unaffordable, inconvenient, expensive, hazardous, unwanted or… Read more
Jul 04, 2012 | By Bipul Raman
Electrical Lectures
Voltage vs. Current in a Resistor, Capacitor or Inductor
Elements in an electrical system behave differently if they are exposed to direct current as compared to alternating current. For ease of explanation, the devices have often been compared to similar every day items. Resistors in electrical systems are similar… Read more
Jul 03, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Autotransformer Connection Explained
An ordinary transformer consists of two windings called primary winding and secondary winding. These two windings are magnetically coupled and electrically isolated. But the transformer in which a part of windings is common to both primary and secondary is called… Read more
Jul 02, 2012 | By Jignesh Parmar
Energy and Power
Substation Switching Schemes
This technical article is intended to provide description and comparison of single line options for a DESN substation. The goal is to provide an analytical comparison for all options so that one can select the optimum solution considering cost, reliability,… Read more
Jun 26, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Commissioning of Electrical Equipment
To verify system condition after has been energized with rated system (service) voltage for which it is designed. Also to ensure the protection, metering system for correct directionality. Multimeter Phase angle meter Phase sequence meter Communication software (if required) Before… Read more
Jun 25, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Circuit breakers classified by interrupting medium
A circuit breaker is defined as “a mechanical switching device capable of making, carrying and breaking currents under normal circuit conditions and also making, carrying and breaking for a specified time, and breaking currents under specified abnormal circuit conditions such… Read more
Jun 20, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
