Top Ten Electrical Engineering Courses for Career Growth
Today’s power engineers are expected to seamlessly navigate 200-page protection schematics, simulate complex transients using software such as ETAP, analyze and troubleshoot relay protection schematics, design robust LV distribution networks, and even leverage Artificial Intelligence to troubleshoot power quality issues…. Read more
May 25, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
Technical Analysis of Engineering and Design Documentation for the DELA ROSA 230kV Substation
The DELA ROSA 230kV Substation represents a critical node in high-voltage power transmission, utilizing a highly integrated outdoor Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) topology. The reference engineering documentation specifies a comprehensive 245kV implementation, structured predominantly around Siemens Energy’s 8DN9 and 8DQ1…...
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May 18, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
Deep Dive Into Substation Configuration Language (SCL) Files
Engineering tasks in modern power systems require an advanced skill set in reading, interpreting, and troubleshooting digital substation architectures. As the industry transitions from conventional hard-wired, copper-based schematics to software-defined, ethernet-based environments, these digital architectures and configuration files become the…...
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Apr 27, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
The Essential Guide for Young Engineers Entering Energized Power Substations
For a young electrical engineer, stepping out of the office and into an energized high-voltage substation for the first time is a profound experience. The transition from the sterile environment of CAD software, single-line diagrams, and theoretical calculations to the… Read more
Apr 13, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
Substation Equipment: From Type Testing to Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT, SAT)
In power systems, reliability is not achieved by design alone. It is established through a structured process of verification, validation, inspection, and testing carried out at different stages of the equipment lifecycle. Whether the equipment is a power transformer, switchgear…...
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Mar 23, 2026 | By Muhammad Kashif
Four Essential Engineering Studies for Selecting Overhead Conductors in Substations
Overhead conductors are widely used in electrical substations to interconnect primary equipment such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, current transformers, and busbars. Although these conductors often span relatively short distances compared to transmission lines, their selection remains a critical engineering task…. Read more
Mar 16, 2026 | By Thiseas Violantis
Connecting a Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) to the Grid: Design Issues and Warnings
Energy resources are the backbone of every country in the world. As we are currently witnessing the beginning of the world’s biggest energy crisis in the last 80 years, I believe that every country is now reviewing its energy capacities…...
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Mar 09, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
Field practice in moving from an old SCADA-based to a modern substation automation system (SAS)
This article gives a systematic and pragmatic look into Substation Automation Systems, dealing with the constraints of traditional (now old) SCADA-based substations and advancing to modern SAS systems. We’ll discuss the strong arguments and field practice in moving from hardwired automation,…...
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Feb 09, 2026 | By Muhammad Kashif
Why Compliance to Harmonic Studies Is Now Mandatory for Modern Power Systems
Modern power systems are undergoing fundamental transformation. The rapid growth of inverter-based resources—such as battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar PV plants, wind farms, HVDC links, electric vehicle chargers, and power-electronic-dominated industrial loads—has significantly altered the harmonic behavior of electricity… Read more
Jan 19, 2026 | By Muhammad Kashif
A Case Study of Substation Temperature Monitoring System
The pilot project of installation the temperature monitoring system (researched, developed and manufactured by VTI) deployed at critical substations on the power system managed and operated by Vinh Phuc Power Company (a member of Northern Power Corporation – EVNNPC) in… Read more
Jan 05, 2026 | By Group of Authors
Installation Precautions for Substation Secondary Equipment
The design of the high-voltage substation must include consideration for the safe operation and maintenance of the secondary equipment. The substation secondary systems are those systems which provide the functionality necessary to ensure safety of personnel engaged in operation of…...
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Dec 29, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Interesting Facts About the Eight Most Common Distribution Network Faults
There are numerous possible reasons for electrical power to go out. This story presents the interesting facts about the eight most common faults in the MV and LV distribution systems, which include vehicles hitting poles, trees touching or falling on… Read more
Dec 22, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
The Rise of Harmonic Distortion in Modern Power Systems
Modern power systems are undergoing a profound transformation. The rise of harmonic distortion is becoming a huge problem. The traditional grid once dominated by large synchronous generators and linear loads—has evolved into a complex, inverter-rich network driven by renewable generation,…...
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Dec 15, 2025 | By Muhammad Kashif
Enjoy Black Friday! 20% OFF on PRO Plan and Courses
Hello, I hope you are well! We are pleased to introduce two Black Friday promotions for electrical engineers: a 20% discount on the EEP Pro Membership plan and a 20% discount on all video courses at the EEP Academy. Video… Read more
Nov 24, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Best Practice for the Installation of HV Gas Insulated Bus Duct
The gas insulated bus duct is used within the GIS bay to interconnect the bus duct from bay to bay or to connect external connections from the GIS bay to overhead lines and transformers. There are two principles of bus… Read more
Nov 24, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
