Technical Guide/Paper
What is transient recovery voltage and how does it affect circuit breakers
It’s important to understand that transient is associated with every change of state of a circuit. Transient recovery voltage thus is transient across a circuit breaker. Transient recovery voltages are… Read more
Sep 29, 2021 | By Edvard Csanyi
High Voltage
Design issues in HV busbar protection systems (substation topology and DC power supply)
This technical article discusses criteria and requirements for designing protection systems for busbars in HV/EHV networks. One of the most critical requirements is reliable busbar relay protection to assure power system… Read more
Sep 27, 2021 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
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The art of the switchyard design: Handpicked details you must consider without fail
This article deals with switchyard design and it’s divided into two parts in which switchyard design considerations are discussed in the first part and the other part presents a case…...
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Sep 20, 2021 | By Salem Alshahrani
Maintenance
On-site transformer diagnostic measurements: The art of troubleshooting and maintenance
Transformer life management requires a portfolio of the different kinds of on-site electrical tests to be performed. This is where things get complicated. The purposes for performing these tests include… Read more
Sep 13, 2021 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy Generation
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Four abnormal operating conditions of a generator that could shut down the power plant
To be clear, the generator is very simple in construction and yet very complicated in operation rotating equipment. In a power plant, a generator cannot be considered in isolation because…...
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Sep 06, 2021 | By Edvard Csanyi
Low Voltage
Practical design knowledge in harmonics distortion and power factor correction (PFC)
Nowadays, if you do not consider harmonics distortion when designing a new network, you missed the whole point of the network design. Yes, really. The sooner you realize that harmonics… Read more
Aug 30, 2021 | By Edvard Csanyi
Metering
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Energy metering in LV/MV substations and utilities: Dos and don’ts in installation and operation
Energy meters are one of the most important components for monitoring and data acquisition in a power system network with roles in every part of the power system network, from…...
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Aug 23, 2021 | By Bishal Lamichhane
Power Substation
A quick reminder to substation transformer basics and safety precautions, dos and don’ts
Let us remind ourselves of the basics of substation transformer parts, their operation principles, and do’s and don’ts for safety measures and precautions. For novice substation engineers it’s important to… Read more
Aug 16, 2021 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
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11 deadliest mistakes in a power substation made by young and unmindful electrical engineers
Substation operation and maintenance is one meticulous and critical job that requires a great deal of expertise and familiarization. The complexity and scrutiny increase exponentially as the focus shifts to…...
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Aug 09, 2021 | By Bishal Lamichhane
Energy and Power
Isolation power solutions for ultimate power availability, efficiency and safety in hospitals
Things are changing fast, really fast. Technology we used a few years ago is now obsolete, and if you take a look for a second – it’s always about power… Read more
Aug 04, 2021 | By Edvard Csanyi
Medium Voltage
Special measures needed for switching MV capacitor banks and filter circuits
Switching of medium voltage capacitor banks and filter circuits poses special demands on the circuit-breaker. Potentially critical impacts are the inrush current and the stress of the recovery voltage. This… Read more
Aug 02, 2021 | By Edvard Csanyi
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Analysis of transients and disturbances in electric power systems
When lightning strikes a building or a transmission tower, an electric current flows into its structures, which are made of electrically conductive materials such as steel and copper. The electric…...
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Jul 29, 2021 | By Edvard Csanyi
High Voltage
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MV/HV switchgear (circuit breaker) switching capability and suitability for specific applications
Circuit breakers (CBs) do interrupt fault currents and close onto faults. Besides, they could be used as isolation devices like disconnectors. The CBs manufacturers’ brochures and standards provide extensive data…...
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Jul 26, 2021 | By Salem Alshahrani
Energy and Power
The magic that isolation transformer uses to suppress transients and noise
Transformers are not perfect. Transients and noise (radio-frequency and low-level spikes) normally pass through transformers, not only by way of the magnetic lines of flux between the primary and the… Read more
Jul 21, 2021 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
Six methods to control the flow of harmonic currents and decrease harmonic distortion limits
The first technique to control harmonic-related problems in the industry involved substantial use of single-tuned filters to offer a low-impedance path to harmonic currents. Interestingly, it is not difficult to… Read more
Jul 19, 2021 | By Edvard Csanyi
