The most common MV/LV radial distribution systems applied in buildings
In many cases, power is supplied by the power utility to a building at the utilization voltage. In these cases, the distribution of power within the building is achieved through the use of a simple radial distribution system. In cases… Read more
Aug 12, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
MV distribution system design based on metal-clad drawout switchgear
Nowadays, system design engineers have a choice of many types of systems that may be used for a particular application. This discussion covers medium voltage distribution systems and their practical modifications. But first we will explain the basic primary /… Read more
Aug 05, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
The essentials of designing MV/LV single line diagrams (symbols & drawings analysis)
First of all, power system designers should always communicate their design requirements through a combination of drawings, schedules and technical specifications. One of the key tools in developing and documenting an electrical power system is the Single Line Diagram (shortened… Read more
Jul 29, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Learn how to analyse and check wiring diagrams of a medium voltage switchgear
As already written earlier regarding the LV switchboard, wiring diagrams are used to show the control and signalization principle of operation inside the switchboard. Usually, they are given in form of electrical circuits between two lines which are representing control…...
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Jul 25, 2019 | By Miodrag Kokotovic
Protection of pumped storage power plants using vacuum generator circuit breaker (VGCB)
The pumped storage power plants (PSPP) are one of the commercially proven methods available for grid-scale energy storage. Building additional PSPPs particularly in the areas with high installed capacities of wind parks and solar power plants will significantly improve the… Read more
Jul 01, 2019 | By Group Of Authors
Major components you can spot while looking at opened LV and MV switchboards
Depending on the size of the building or factory site and whether the supply is high voltage or low voltage, there may be requirements for both a main high voltage switchboard and one or more low voltage switchboards or just…...
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Jun 10, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
How to make calculation for a distribution substation 10/0.4 kV, 2×1600 kVA
Distribution substations with an installed power of 2×1600 kVA are a typical example of electrical power supply facilities which can be often seen all around Europe and wider. By “calculation” of such a substation, it is assumed that values of…...
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May 02, 2019 | By Miodrag Kokotovic
4 essential ground-fault protective schemes you should know about
While ground-fault protective schemes may be elaborately developed, depending on the ingenuity of the relaying engineer, nearly all schemes in common practice are based on one or more of the methods of ground-fault detection discussed in this article. Distribution circuits… Read more
Oct 29, 2018 | By Edvard Csanyi
Four Crucial Switching Functions Of a MV Circuit Breaker (Facts You MUST Know)
The demands made on MV power systems, irrespective of the place of use of the circuit breakers, vary widely in nature. All these functions cannot obviously be performed with the same efficiency. Thus, finally any circuit breaker design can only… Read more
Oct 17, 2018 | By Edvard Csanyi
Standard tripping schemes and trip circuit supervision schemes for MV switchgear
Medium voltage switchgear is used for switching medium voltage loads through associated control, measuring, protective and regulating equipment. This operation also involves considerable manual intervention which therefore necessitates the fulfilment of safety requirements laid down in International Standards. A variety… Read more
Oct 08, 2018 | By Edvard Csanyi
Coordination analysis for a typical 13 kV distribution feeder of several lines
A typical 13 kV feeder of several lines at a distribution substation is shown in Figure 1. This is supplied from a 115 kV line through a 15/20/25 MVA transformer protected by a high-side fuse. Only one of the four… Read more
Oct 01, 2018 | By Edvard Csanyi
Nine topologies of medium voltage ring-main systems you should know about
Power systems are constructed can be operated as radial systems, ring-main systems or meshed systems. This technical article deals with nine most common topologies of ring-main systems, their characteristics and applications. Ring-main systems are common in the medium voltage range…....
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Jul 27, 2018 | By Edvard Csanyi
Selection of relay for incoming and outgoing feeders for MV and LV MCC switchgear
Selection of proper relay is one of the most important stages to have a reliable network. In this article, selection of relay for incoming and outgoing feeders for LV switchgear (motor control centers) and MV switchgear up to 33kV has… Read more
Jul 02, 2018 | By Edvard Csanyi
Current and voltage transformers (CTs and VTs) as protection’s eyes and ears
The CTs (current transformers) and VTs (voltage transformers) are provided in the plants to reduce the voltage and current values of the plant to values such as to be able to be detected by measurement and protection devices. They also… Read more
Jun 20, 2018 | By Edvard Csanyi
MV/LV Power Substations Design and Schematics Notes (Network Supply and Enclosure Types)
Early consultation with the local Electricity Distributor is essential for agreement on a mutually approved MV/LV substation to act as the intake point for a particular site. This consultation is usually before detailed knowledge of the plant or project is… Read more
Jun 11, 2018 | By Edvard Csanyi
