Eight fuse characteristics you must consider when designing protection circuits
Fuses were the first type of protection to be used, and they still have a place in numerous applications. Although they do not have the flexibility of adjustment and resetting… Read more
Sep 16, 2020 | Edvard
Secondary LV/MV distribution substations in a nutshell (connections and types)
The general method of supplying bulk power to buildings, factories or other complexes is by means of an MV supply, usually at 10 kV, occasionally at 6.6 kV. The installation… Read more
Aug 05, 2020 | Edvard
A case study of fault level calculations for a MV/LV network using direct method
This technical article represents the case study of fault level calculations for an MV/LV network using the direct method. There are many advantages of the direct approach, and the main…...
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Jul 19, 2020 | Sivakumar K
My experience and guidance in the design and electrification of a modern airport
The electrical systems for airports require proper quality installations and consideration for features usually not involved in other electrical installations. In this article, we will be discussing the general elements…...
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Jun 29, 2020 | Bishal Lamichhane
Planning and installation of the low voltage switchgear – The devil is in the detail!
To be honest with you, the planning and installation of LV switchgear is a damn complicated job. But you knew that :) There are dozen of detail where you can… Read more
May 24, 2020 | Edvard
Four very important precautions for installation of cables and busbar trunking systems
First, to be clear, there are dozen of concerns and precautions you should be aware of when we talk about energy transport. Cables and busbar systems are the most common… Read more
May 11, 2020 | Edvard
Inevitable in almost all electrical switchboards – Residual current device (RCD)
Technology that RCD uses is so simple and so magical. The residual current device continually measures the difference between the value of the outgoing and incoming currents in the circuit… Read more
Feb 12, 2020 | Edvard
Lessons I learned during installation and wiring of LV switchboard
Let’s start with some basic definitions from the United States National Electrical Code (NEC). An LV switchboard is generally defined as a large single panel, frame, or assembly of panels…...
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Feb 05, 2020 | Amar M
Advices in choosing the right neutral earthing system for your installation
The choice of a neutral earthing system is dependent on requirements and objectives that are often contradictory to such an extent that sometimes several systems have to be created within… Read more
Feb 03, 2020 | Edvard
How does low voltage protection unit work and what’s the most important to understand
If we are talking about LV applications, protection (or trip) unit is functional part of circuit breaker, and in most cases, they are physically integrated in the same housing as…...
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Jan 23, 2020 | Miodrag Kokotovic
How to avoid common mistakes during wiring and startup of power factor correction (PFC) cubicle
Power factor correction (PFC) and reactive power compensation (RPC) are often used as synonyms in practice. Although they are similar and mutually dependent terms, they don’t represent the same thing…....
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Jan 16, 2020 | Miodrag Kokotovic
The story of designing the electrical part of MV/LV power substation
Designing a new MV/LV distribution substation is somewhat complicated and involves a lot of factors you must take care of. This technical article will try to present the essential steps… Read more
Jan 15, 2020 | Edvard
Soft starter for potable water well pump (wiring diagram, troubleshooting example)
This article will analyse a real example of electrical switchboard for potable water well pump, containing soft starter as one of major components. Besides explanation of wiring diagram and working…...
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Dec 27, 2019 | Miodrag Kokotovic
Why earth leakage protection is necessary in low voltage installations
We all should know that low voltage circuit breakers and fuses operate in the event of excess current arising from overload conditions and faults. As the statistics say, the most… Read more
Dec 25, 2019 | Edvard
Five switching devices you are likely to spot in most of the low voltage switchgears
This technical article will try to shed some light on switching devices usually installed in low voltage switchgear – circuit breakers, contactors, disconnectors, load-break switches, switch disconnectors and fuses. There… Read more
Dec 23, 2019 | Edvard
