The art of predicting the fate of a power transformer by looking into a cup of oil
Insulation medium is an indispensable part of a power transformer, and the interesting thing about it is that it can drop dead at any time. Most of the time, this doesn’t happen, but… This article presents the transformer oil features…...
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Jan 09, 2023 | By Salem Alshahrani
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 written around 480 V. UPS and backup aggregate equipment are…...
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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 duty can last 40 to max. 50 years. The majority…...
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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 from conventional low-voltage switchgear to the current digital version due…...
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Dec 12, 2022 | By Shibu P.R.
Voltage Drop Analysis and Calculation Essentials (MS Excel Sheet Bonus)
A voltage drop is the total amount of voltage loss that happens through all or part of an electric circuit due to impedance and other factors. The more the voltage drops in the system, the more negative impacts will likely…...
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Nov 28, 2022 | By Mohammed Ayman
Often incorrectly specified and ordered: Power transformer fittings and accessories
Modern transformers are like cars full of sensors and electronics that scream and flash when something goes wrong. Most of the time, that’s very good and useful, but it could be irritating in case of repetitive false alarms that need…...
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Nov 14, 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 high motor-driven loads. Loads connected to the project are gathered…...
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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 the strong negative effect on the environment when its gas…...
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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 the user’s perspectives. The IEC standards include detailed requirements that…...
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Oct 10, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Ten biggest mistakes and misconceptions in the design of low voltage distribution systems
To provide the end user with a safe, effective, and reliable solution, a designer must steer clear of numerous blunders and misconceptions when creating a low voltage distribution design. Although there are many misconceptions about electrical designs, the ones I’ll…...
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Oct 03, 2022 | By Mohammed Ayman
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 various studies, the project engineering phase, mainly covers the design,…...
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Sep 26, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
The art of a low voltage switchgear design: The case study and practical experience
LV panels are metal-enclosed switchgear that provides a three-phase power distribution to supply electric power at voltages up to 1000 volts, current up to 10000 amps, and a frequency of 50HZ or 60HZ. LV panels are always connected at the…...
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Sep 19, 2022 | By Mohammed Ayman
Instructions for generating specifications and selecting the main components of an HV substation
From the point of making specification, high voltage substation is pretty complex. There are dozen of substation equipment that must be specified and selected out of hundreds of manufacturers. This article will help a little bit with some fundamental instructions…...
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Sep 05, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Inside the capacitor bank panel: Power factor correction, calculation and schematics
Various calculations must be performed during the electrical design stages of any project to deliver a safe electrical system for the end user. One of the essential things that must be taken into account after calculating the total and demand…...
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Aug 22, 2022 | By Mohammed Ayman
Tricks in designing and analyzing schematics and diagrams of high voltage substations
High voltage power substations are complex networks of power and control connections, represented by design elements like- Single Line Diagrams, layout and block diagrams, schematics, logic diagrams, schedules, and so many more. Wiring diagrams and schematics, in a sense, are…...
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Aug 08, 2022 | By Bishal Lamichhane

