Technical Guide/Paper
Dielectric Dissipation Factor
If an alternating voltage V of frequency f is applied across an insulation system comprising capacitance C and equivalent series loss resistance RS, then the voltage VR across RS and… Read more
Nov 25, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Technical Guide/Paper
Three Phase Power
For a balanced star connected load with line voltage Vline and line current Iline: Vstar = Vline / Ö3 Istar = Iline Zstar = Vstar / Istar = Vline /… Read more
Nov 23, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Technical Guide/Paper
Complex Power
When a voltage V causes a current I to flow through a reactive load Z, the complex power S is: S = VI* where I* is the conjugate of the… Read more
Nov 23, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
The Need for Reactive Power Compensation
Except in a very few special situations, electrical energy is generated, transmitted, distributed, and utilized as alternating current (AC). However, alternating current has several distinct disadvantages. One of these is… Read more
Nov 19, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Technical Guide/Paper
Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
The Maximum Power Transfer Theorem is not so much a means of analysis as it is an aid to system design. Simply stated, the maximum amount of power will be… Read more
Oct 31, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Power System Stability
Power system stability is the ability of the system, for a given initial operating condition, to regain a normal state of equilibrium after being subjected to a disturbance. Stability is… Read more
Oct 23, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Technical Guide/Paper
Power Transformer Maintenance And Acceptance Testing
This manual contains a generalized overview of the fundamentals of transformer theory and operation. The transformer is one of the most reliable pieces of electrical distribution equipment. It has no… Read more
Oct 03, 2010 | By electrowsky
Technical Guide/Paper
Power Quality
One of the properties of electricity is that some of its characteristics depend not only on the electricity producer/distributor but also on the equipment manufacturers and the customer. The large… Read more
Sep 26, 2010 | By electrowsky
Technical Guide/Paper
Power substation guides, research papers and studies
An electrical substation is a subsidiary station of an electricity generation, transmission and distribution system where voltage is transformed from high to low or the reverse using transformers. Electric power… Read more
Sep 19, 2010 | By electrowsky
Power Substation
What steps should be taken to avoid choosing the incorrect current and voltage transformers?
Electrical systems normally use current and voltage transformers for protection and measurement purposes. They represent the power system’s eyes and ears, and it’s essential to fully understand how they work,… Read more
Mar 18, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
High Voltage
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Fundamental concepts of schematic drawings for true field engineers (hands on HV schemes)
Schematic drawings, also known as electrical or circuit diagrams, are essential tools for understanding and designing electrical circuits. Mastering schematic drawing is a fundamental skill for field engineers, allowing them…...
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Dec 11, 2023 | By Muhammad Kashif
Medium Voltage
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Capacitor banks in substations: Schemes, relay settings, and protective measures
Let’s discuss capacitor banks, but this time, not the basics. Let’s study the double-star capacitor bank configuration and protective techniques used in the substations. How important is to choose the…...
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Nov 27, 2023 | By Muhammad Kashif
Power Substation
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The art of the transmission switchyard design: The physical layout engineering (Case study included)
This article aims to shed some light on the so-called physical engineering activity in switchyard design in conjunction with some engineering computations. The physical layout engineering tackles the plot plan…...
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Oct 02, 2023 | By Salem Alshahrani
Power Substation
Thumb rules, dos and don’ts in MV/HV switchgear testing and commissioning
No matter the approach, it is necessary that the testing engineers who will be responsible for commissioning the switchgear have a solid comprehension of the equipment that will be utilized… Read more
May 22, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
Three most common SCADA applications in MV/LV distribution systems you SHOULD know
Electrical distribution systems comprise a large number of remote applications and locations, and it has traditionally been challenging to monitor and regulate these remote applications and sites. Utility companies have… Read more
May 08, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
