An overview of transformer connections and diagrams in the electric power system
Power transformers are used extensively by traditional electric utility companies, power plants, and industrial plants. This technical article summarizes the basic types, connections, and diagrams of transformers needed for analyzing the electrical transmission and distribution systems. Analyzing electric power systems,…...
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Mar 05, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
Primary substations and bus layouts in the distribution system of an industrial plant
The primary distribution system of an industrial plant is generally the higher voltage portion of the system, starting with the purchased-power service and including generators, switching equipment, circuits, and all transformers with secondary voltages higher than 600 V. This technical… Read more
Mar 02, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
Design tips for medium voltage systems and switchgear in power substations
Medium voltage networks are networks with rated voltages of over 1kV and up to 36kV. Medium voltage switchgear is used in transformer substations and switching substations, and in secondary unit substations and customer substations (in public utility networks only). This… Read more
Feb 26, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
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). Low voltage switchboard is generally defined as a large single panel, frame, or assembly of panels on which are mounted on the face, back, or both,…...
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Feb 05, 2020 | By Amar M
Eight criteria you should consider when choosing the right MV/LV transformer type
Although there are few common-sense rules that every electrical engineer follows when choosing the transformer type, it’s always a good idea to name the most important of them. This technical article will briefly explain the eight most common and essential… Read more
Jan 29, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
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 in starting the design process. The beginning is always the… Read more
Jan 15, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
The problem of induced voltages in control cables in high voltage substations
Cabling in power substations is very important due to the fact that they are the longest parts of a system and therefore act as efficient antennas that pickup and or radiate noise. In HV substations, there are different kinds of conductors… Read more
Jan 13, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
Five switching devices you are likely to spot in most of the low voltage switchgear
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 are many variations of these devices, but the core function… Read more
Dec 23, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
The analysis of MV/LV incoming supply configurations for large industrial plants
The metal-processing industry is an excellent example where you can find specific large industrial plants. Why specific? Maybe because in such plants, there are only a few individual large loads that have to be connected directly to the MV system…....
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Dec 18, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Why substation equipment fails and why it’s wise to think of that much before failure
This technical article will try to shed some light on why and how electrical equipment fails and what’s happening before and during the failure of particular substation equipment like switchgear, power transformer, and cable installations. A deep understanding of all… Read more
Dec 09, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Notes in preparation of an MV/LV substation civil drawings and construction layout
MV/LV substations are not only a point of supply but also provide a means of network isolation in the event of faults or emergencies. In that manner, a detailed substation information and layout drawings are required for civil engineers to…...
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Dec 05, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
HV/EHV substation switching configurations, control and protection functions
The demand for power is growing rapidly due to increased industrial activities almost all across the world. Various generating sets of large ratings are being set up to meet this requirement. The generator, which is the source of power in… Read more
Nov 25, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Five substation building services that usually lack of proper design (and make troubles later)
This technical article introduces five main principles involved with substation control building and switchyard services that make a lot of trouble to substation crew if poorly designed. The article covers basic internal and external lighting design, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning…...
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Nov 20, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power supply conceptual schemes for small, medium-sized and large industrial plants
This technical article presents preferred system structures and power supply concepts for small, medium-sized and large industrial plants that meet the different requirements for power demand and supply quality. For each plant size, Siemens’s LV/MV distribution switchgear and distribution transformer…...
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Oct 22, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Standard cubicle configurations for a medium voltage metal-enclosed switchgear
This technical article will shed some light on the standard design of medium voltage metal-enclosed switchgear cubicles in terms of enclosure configurations as well as the characteristics of busbar system. Article explains the following cubicles types: incomer feeder, direct incomer,… Read more
Oct 21, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
