Medium Voltage
Switchgear interlocking system and arc protection that you MUST consider in the design
There are at least two safety requirements that medium-voltage switchgear MUST fulfil: an interlocking system and an arc protection system. Yes, these two systems are crucial in terms of safety… Read more
Jan 30, 2023 | By Edvard
Electric Motor
Six different ways to start a medium-voltage motor you should know about
The AC induction motor is a key component of the modern world economy. These motors are used in industrial facilities all over the world to power the equipment that boosts… Read more
Jan 02, 2023 | By Edvard
Low Voltage ♛
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How to design the power supply for data centres and airports while megawatts of loads rise fast
The first choice for service and distribution voltage is almost always 480 volts. Why is that? Well, it’s because it’s traditional, it has a safe design and specifications are already…...
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Dec 26, 2022 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
Failure cases of LV/MV electrical equipment and what should have been done (to avoid them)
Generally, the useful life of power system components heavily depends upon the level of care given to them and their duty cycles. For example, a circuit breaker on mainly switching… Read more
Dec 19, 2022 | By Edvard
Low Voltage
LV/MV power substation equipment and wiring requirements you must understand
The space requirements of a power substation depend on the equipment to be housed, and on whether a new building can be erected for it or it has to be… Read more
Jun 06, 2022 | By Edvard
Medium Voltage ♛
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Medium voltage switchgear: Important design considerations and applications
This technical article explains various aspects of the application of medium voltage switchgear and highlights the considerations for the selection of suitable circuit breakers for different applications. Medium voltage switchgear,…...
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Mar 14, 2022 | By Edvard
Medium Voltage ♛
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The most popular wiring schemes and design essences of a Ring Main Unit (RMU)
In terms of operational requirements, it is pretty evident what a customer expects out of a Ring Main Unit – a hassle-free and uninterrupted distribution of power supply to electrical…...
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Feb 07, 2022 | By Bishal Lamichhane
Energy and Power
Learn how to prevent unplanned downtime and keep critical operations up and running
Power availability and reliability is a persistent problem and no matter the industry, or type of facility you run, downtime presents a costly risk to your operations and bottom line…. Read more
Jan 17, 2022 | By Edvard
Low Voltage
Practical design knowledge in harmonics distortion and power factor correction (PFC)
Nowadays, if you do not consider harmonics distortion when designing a new network, you missed the whole point of the network design. Yes, really. The sooner you realize that harmonics… Read more
Aug 30, 2021 | By Edvard
Medium Voltage
Special measures needed for switching MV capacitor banks and filter circuits
Switching of medium voltage capacitor banks and filter circuits poses special demands on the circuit-breaker. Potentially critical impacts are the inrush current and the stress of the recovery voltage. This… Read more
Aug 02, 2021 | By Edvard
High Voltage ♛
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MV/HV switchgear (circuit breaker) switching capability and suitability for specific applications
Circuit breakers (CBs) do interrupt fault currents and close onto faults. Besides, they could be used as isolation devices like disconnectors. The CBs manufacturers’ brochures and standards provide extensive data…...
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Jul 26, 2021 | By Salem Alshahrani
High Voltage
Parallel switching phenomenon when MV/HV circuit breakers interrupt a shared fault current
Parallel switching occurs when two or more circuit-breakers are tripped to interrupt a shared fault current. This is typically the case for such bus arrangements as a double breaker, breaker-and-a-half,… Read more
Jun 07, 2021 | By Edvard
Low Voltage
Distribution earthing systems in LV/MV networks (design instructions and precautions)
The electrical earthing system is designed to provide safe and correct operation of the network under normal, earth fault, and transient conditions. During earth fault conditions, large fault currents may… Read more
Jun 02, 2021 | By Edvard
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Dos and don’ts in operating LV/MV circuit breakers, relays, disconnectors and fuses
Typically, protecting an electrical system, low-voltage, medium-voltage, or high-voltage, whichever it is, does not entirely depend upon a single component. The protection system is often a coordinated combination of multiple…...
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May 17, 2021 | By Bishal Lamichhane
Low Voltage
The essentials of automation applied to distribution systems via PLCs, SCADA, IEDs, and RTUs
Nowadays, it seems that everything we do tends to be somehow automated. The very same is happening in electrical distribution systems. The distribution system at the medium voltage (MV) or… Read more
Mar 15, 2021 | By Edvard
