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Archive: Category «Medium Voltage»

Energy and Power

Arrangements of LV Utility Distribution Networks (2)

Continued from the previous part: Arrangements of LV Utility Distribution Networks (1) In the past, an underground cable service or the wall-mounted insulated conductors from an overhead line service, invariably terminated… Read more

Dec 01, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Arrangements of LV Utility Distribution Networks
Energy and Power

Arrangements of LV Utility Distribution Networks

In European countries the standard 3-phase 4-wire distribution voltage level is 230/400 V. Many countries are currently converting their LV systems to the latest IEC standard of 230/400 V nominal… Read more

Nov 30, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Arrangements of LV Utility Distribution Networks
High Voltage

Electrical Safety Standards for LV/MV/HV (Part-3)

Continued from part 2 – Electrical Safety Standards for LV/MV/HV (Part-2) Standard: Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE), 6/025 ENA Code: Indian Electricity Rules / Central Electricity Authority Right of Way Clearance… Read more

Nov 14, 2012 | By jiguparmar

Electrical Safety Standards for LV/MV/HV part 3
High Voltage

Electrical Safety Standards for LV/MV/HV (Part-2)

Continued from part 1 – Electrical Safety Standards for LV/MV/HV (Part-1) Standard: Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE), 6/025 ENA Clearances of Electrical Line to Ground and Roads Clearances of Electrical Line… Read more

Nov 12, 2012 | By jiguparmar

Electrical Safety Standards for LV/MV/HV part 2
High Voltage

Electrical Safety Standards for LV/MV/HV (Part-1)

Standard: Western Power Company Water Safely Clearance on Electrical Fires Minimum Approach Distance for Authorized Person Minimum Approach Distance for Ordinary Person Minimum Approach Distance for Vehicle and Plant for… Read more

Nov 07, 2012 | By jiguparmar

Electrical Safety Standards for LV/MV/HV (Part-1)
Energy and Power

Testing and Commissioning of Metal-Clad Switchgear

Electrical testing and commissioning of Metal-Clad switchgear is essential to the safe start for the first time, regardless of its size, type or industry. This article covers testing and start-up… Read more

Sep 24, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Distribution substation - 20/04kV MCset metal-clad switchgear (Schneider Electric)
Energy and Power

Bus Design In Aboveground Substations

Substations can be constructed partly or entirely within aboveground or belowground enclosures. However, cost is high and complexity is increased by fire-protection and heat-removal needs. The following discussion deals with… Read more

Jul 21, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Gas insulated switchgear (GIS) - Siemens
Medium Voltage

Field Inspection of New Medium-Voltage Switchgear

Step Description of what you should do 1.1 Check switchgear assembly for alignment, levelness, and tightness of all bolting. 1.2 Check all equipment for the removal of blocking, supports, temporary… Read more

Jul 16, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

DNF7 40.5kV Medium-voltage switchgear field inspection (In Schneider Electric factory)
Low Voltage

Assemblies of switchgear and control panels (2)

Continued from 1st part of article: Assemblies of switchgear and control panels (part 1) Other components that are needed for the proper operation of the switchgear or control panel but not necessarily… Read more

Jun 29, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Assemblies of switchgear and control panels (2)
Low Voltage

Assemblies of switchgear and control panels

Switchgear and control panels are found in power generating stations, transformer stations, distribution substations, commercial and institutional buildings, industrial plants and factories, refineries, paper mills, metal smelters and any other… Read more

Jun 28, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Assemblies of switchgear and control panels
Energy and Power

Circuit breakers classified by interrupting medium

A circuit breaker is defined as “a mechanical switching device capable of making, carrying and breaking currents under normal circuit conditions and also making, carrying and breaking for a specified… Read more

Jun 20, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi

Oil circuit breakers


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