What is the substation automation system (SAS) and what you MUST know about it
Substation automation system, or shorten SAS, is not a new term, its been in use for the last 30 years. However, substation automation as a technology has rapidly evolved in… Read more
Mar 27, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi

Technical specification of switchyard equipment in a nutshell (how-to guidelines and advice)
This article provides details on the various types of switchyard equipment, including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, and more. The technical specifications (or tender specifications) for each individual piece of…...
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Mar 20, 2023 | By Salem Alshahrani

The art of fire protection and measures in Air-Insulated Substations (AIS)
These days, the dependability of the infrastructure used to distribute energy to customers is a key metric for evaluating electrical utility companies. A single unscheduled interruption may be disastrous for…...
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Feb 20, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi

Close and charging motor control circuits for a power circuit breaker explained in detail
This technical article deals with schematics of close and charging motor control circuits for a medium-voltage circuit breaker. The proper functioning of MV switchgear depends on control circuits. For the… Read more
Feb 13, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi

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 Csanyi

A case study of a new 220 kV Gas-Insulated Switchyard (GIS) design for a generation plant
This technical article describes detailed planning and design phases of a new 220 kV Gas-Insulated Switchyard (GIS) in a 450 megawatt (MW) coal-fired combined heat and power plant (CHP) that…...
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Jan 23, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi

The life of a power substation project: Design, construction, erection and commissioning
This technical article covers numerous substation project design elements, lists the steps of the construction process, and examines the environmental impacts and impact mitigation strategies for power transmission and distribution… Read more
Jan 16, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi

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 Csanyi

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 Csanyi

Inside the Modern Digital Low Voltage Switchgear: Devices and Communications
Low voltage switchgear is one of the significant pieces of equipment utilized for power distribution in electrical systems of all types of process and chemical plants. There is a migration…...
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Dec 12, 2022 | By Shibu P.R.

Grounding of mine power distribution systems: The basics
The application of electricity to the mining industry is a distinctive area of both mining engineering and electrical engineering. The difficult environment, the dynamic power loads, the cyclic and mobile… Read more
Nov 07, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi

Learn how to interpret and design single-line diagrams (SLD) for complex projects
A complex project comprises loads ranging from small loads such as sockets and lights to higher loads like Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), motor pumps, and other…...
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Oct 31, 2022 | By Mohammed Ayman

The most common Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) faults and a case of 220kV CB cubicle
Over decades since its inception, GIS switchgear demand is still prevalent in these present times due to its compact built, reliability, and maintenance advantages compared to conventional Air-insulated switchgear. Even…...
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Oct 17, 2022 | By Lark C. Cosedo

How to prepare an enquiry for a power transformer: Design and tendering tips
Nothing is more crucial during the early phase of a transformer inquiry than a complete and explicit listing of all requirements that must be met from both the manufacturer’s and… Read more
Oct 10, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi

Procedures and activities during the design and tendering phase of HV project engineering
Before getting into the project engineering phase, power system planning with the focus on basic design aspects of main power system components must be performed. Based on recommendations resulting from… Read more
Sep 26, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
