Design Knowhow: Low voltage substation layouts, earthing, fire protection and tests
The design of a low-voltage substation is a pretty complex and quite exciting job to do. If the designer would have complete freedom to make decisions regarding the substation layout,…...
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Apr 03, 2023 | By Mohammed Ayman
Specific electrical design tips for a few most common types of commercial facilities
This technical article covers some specific considerations (modern power supply, electric distribution, transportation, lighting controls, and communication systems) for a few most common type of commercial facilities such as banks,…...
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Mar 06, 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
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.
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
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
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…...
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Sep 19, 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…...
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Aug 08, 2022 | By Bishal Lamichhane
Design guide for upgrading existing secondary substations to be smart and intelligent
The system architecture here describes the generic conceptual model for the understating of the structure and functions of the system. The emulation imitates the behaviour of the system elements in… Read more
Jun 06, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
How to handle overvoltages before any damage is done? Surge protection in a nutshell.
Prevention is better than cure, we all know this, and this is true not only for people, but also for the health of your electrical and electronic components and equipment…. Read more
Apr 11, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
The most popular wiring schemes and design essences of a Ring Main Unit (RMU)
In terms of operational requirements, it is pretty evident what a customer expects out of a Ring Main Unit – a hassle-free and uninterrupted distribution of power supply to electrical…...
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Feb 07, 2022 | By Bishal Lamichhane
Learn how to prevent unplanned downtime and keep critical operations up and running
Power availability and reliability is a persistent problem and no matter the industry, or type of facility you run, downtime presents a costly risk to your operations and bottom line…. Read more
Jan 17, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Design guide to digital control and communication systems in modern substations
The power system has advanced pretty ahead of days when the power supply mechanism was an enigma, and lighting a bulb was the ultimate goal. Along with the advanced power…...
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Jan 10, 2022 | By Bishal Lamichhane
Eight most damaging overvoltages in industrial systems (root causes and prevention)
Electric insulation in energized systems is continuously under stress. Electric systems are subject to disturbances of many types which unavoidably produce overvoltages. However, the application engineer has at his command… Read more
Dec 20, 2021 | By Edvard Csanyi