10 most common locations of shunt capacitors installed in a power system
It’s quite simple, using shunt capacitor banks to supply the leading currents required by the load relieves the generator from supplying that part of the inductive current. Both distribution and… Read more
Aug 26, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi

Ultra-high voltage (UHV) AC gas insulated switchgear (GIS) for 1000kV and above
Ultra-high voltage (UHV) AC gas insulated switchgear (GIS) can correctly work only if all its internal components are properly assembled and the metal enclosure is filled with SF6 gas at…...
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Apr 25, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi

Inspection and maintenance of capacitor banks (recommended practices)
Capacitor banks generally require very little maintenance because they are static type of equipment, but don’t be fooled by this statement. Capacitors are well known for their dangerous reaction when… Read more
Feb 13, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi

Main components of a Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) you should know about
Gas-insulated substations (GIS) use circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and grounding switches, and have various means of indicating their position, either opened or closed, so the same as in air-insulated substation…...
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Nov 23, 2018 | By Edvard Csanyi

The raising technology of high voltage vacuum circuit breakers (that could replace SF6…)
Because of great harmfulness of greenhouse effect, SF6 gas has to be limited. It is necessary to develop high voltage vacuum circuit breaker to replace SF6 circuit breaker. Insulating structure…...
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Nov 07, 2018 | By Ali Sepehri

Busbar protection schemes for distribution substations
Busbars play an important role in power transmission and distribution. They are employed as a central distribution point for all feeders. In the case of a fault, current on the… Read more
Sep 24, 2018 | By Edvard Csanyi

Concerns over electromagnetic fields below three-phase high voltage overhead lines
In relation with the increased use of mobile phones during the last decades more concerns about possible harmful effects of electro-magnetic fields to human beings have been expressed. Overhead lines… Read more
Jul 16, 2018 | By Edvard Csanyi

Circuit configurations (single line diagrams) for HV and MV switchgear installations
The starting point for planning a switchgear installation is its single line diagram. This indicates the extent of the installation, such as the number of busbars and branches, and also… Read more
Jan 22, 2018 | By Edvard Csanyi

This Is Why HVDC Transmission System Beats HVAC In These Essential Applications
For the most part, electric power is transmitted worldwide by means of ac. However, there are certain applications where dc transmission offers distinct economic and/or performance advantages. These applications include… Read more
Dec 21, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi

Seven Bad Effects Of Corona On Transmission Lines
All the diverse ionization processes involved in producing corona discharges in the highly stressed regions near the conductors of transmission lines, as well as the creation and movement of charged… Read more
Dec 08, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi

Seven design diagrams that every HV substation engineer MUST understand
A substation engineer should have a good understanding of the electrical equipment and layout of HV power substation. It’s also important to understand relationship between protection and the other equipment… Read more
Oct 04, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi

Main circuit breaker types from 1000 V MCB to 1000 kV dead tank breaker
This technical article discusses two important circuit breaker classifications – by voltage level (from low to medium and high voltage) and secondly by technology (extinguishing method or medium that insulates… Read more
Sep 06, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi

Connecting transmission systems with system intertie transformers
System intertie transformers connect extra high voltage (EHV) transmission systems with different voltages up to 800kV together with the purpose that active as well as reactive power can be exchanged… Read more
Sep 04, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi

Three abnormal situations leading to an uncontrolled release of SF6 gas
This technical article deals with the assessment of risk to personnel in the case of an abnormal situation leading to an uncontrolled release of SF6 gas into the atmosphere. Generally… Read more
Jun 28, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi

Generation of high voltages in the lab (AC/DC, switching and lightning impulse)
Benjamin Franklin – The man who dared to fly his kite in a thunder storm! In this technical article laboratory tests and test equipment needed to assess the performance of… Read more
May 29, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi
