Energy and Power
How to Predict Life Span of the Switchgear?
The life span of switchgear basically depends on the size of the load and the number of switching cycles. Instead of a time span, with electromechanical switchgear reference is usually… Read more
Nov 28, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
HVAC
How to Maximize Chiller Efficiency?
Chillers are the single largest energy-using component in most facilities, and can typically consume over 50% of the electrical usage. Chillers use approximately 20% of the total electrical power generated… Read more
Sep 04, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Maintenance
Measurement of insulation resistance (IR) – 2
Continued from first part: Measurement of insulation resistance (IR) – Part 1 1. IR Values For Electrical Apparatus & Systems 2. IR Value for Transformer 3. IR Value for Tap Changer… Read more
Apr 29, 2012 | By jiguparmar
Electric Motor
Direct On Line (DOL) Motor Starter
Different starting methods are employed for starting induction motors because Induction Motor draws more starting current during starting. To prevent damage to the windings due to the high starting current… Read more
Apr 22, 2012 | By jiguparmar
Energy and Power
Inspection of electrical installations in home (2)
Every installation deteriorates with use and age. Therefore, one must ensure that the safety of users is not put at risk and that the installation remains in a safe and… Read more
Mar 26, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Inspection of electrical installations in home (1)
Europe has an ageing housing stock. There are many homes with outdated wiring. This wiring is deteriorating, has been inappropriately amended, or is insufficient for the electrical loads of today’s… Read more
Mar 24, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Maintenance
Sudden pressure relay in oil-filled power transformer
Internal arcing in an oil-filled power transformer can instantly vaporize surrounding oil, generating gas pressures that can cause catastrophic failure, rupture the tank, and spread flaming oil over a large… Read more
Mar 08, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
220V DC system at thermal power station
The 220V DC system supplies direct current as source of operating power for control, signaling, relays, tripping and closing of switchgears, emergency motors of most important auxiliary systems. Under normal… Read more
Feb 15, 2012 | By Bipul Raman
Maintenance
Purpose and maintenance of transformer bushings
The two most common types of bushings used on transformers as main lead entrances are solid porcelain bushings on smaller transformers and oil-filled condenser bushings on larger transformers. Solid porcelain… Read more
Feb 05, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Maintenance
Retro perspective 30 years ago: Metal-Clad or Metal-Enclosed MV Switchgear? What to choose?
There are two types of switchgear commonly applied today for switching and protection of in-plant medium voltage (4.16 kV through 34.5 kV) power distribution systems. One is metal-clad switchgear using draw-out… Read more
Oct 31, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
The Importance of the Correct PPE
Whilst awareness of the dangers of arc flash has continued to increase over the last few years, the number of incidents that are still occurring on a daily basis are… Read more
Oct 29, 2011 | By cgoulds
Energy and Power
Testing of UPS devices
The purpose of electrical testing on systems and their components is two-fold. The first is to check the installation of the equipment and perform component and systems tests to ensure… Read more
May 15, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Maintenance
Maintenance Of Meduim Voltage Circuit Breakers
Medium-voltage circuit breakers rated between 1 and 72 kV may be assembled into metal-enclosed switchgear line ups for indoor use, or may be individual components installed outdoors in a substation…. Read more
Apr 17, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Maintenance
Maintenance Of SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers
Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) is an excellent gaseous dielectric for high voltage power applications. It has been used extensively in high voltage circuit breakers and other switchgears employed by the power… Read more
Jan 04, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Low Voltage
Maintenance Of Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)
The maintenance of circuit breakers deserves special consideration because of their importance for routine switching and for protection of other equipment. Electric transmission system breakups and equipment destruction can occur… Read more
Jan 01, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
