Auxiliary DC power system used for fault detection, trip coils and remote operation
The auxiliary DC control power system is considered the most crucial element of a protection, control, and monitoring system. The failure of the direct current (DC) control power can result… Read more
Nov 20, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Suggested technical specifications for power transformers and reactors (66 kV and up)
In a power system, the transformer and the reactor are two assets that are both essential and expensive. The rise in energy consumption will necessitate not only an increase in… Read more
Nov 02, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Mastering stability test of power transformer: Differential and Restricted Earth Fault (REF) protection
This technical article discusses the essentials of transformer differential protection and restricted earth fault protection schemes, contrasting the two and elaborating on why the latter is necessary. Furthermore, it reveals…...
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Sep 25, 2023 | By Muhammad Kashif
11 factors that significantly influence the transformer price (Be careful when specifying)
The majority of utilities are normally extremely well aware of the economic aspects and savings that can be obtained at all stages of the transformer’s life cycle. This is because… Read more
Sep 18, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Field secrets and warnings in power transformer mechanical check and visual inspection
Let’s discuss the visual and mechanical inspection procedures for oil-filled power transformers. It’s important, very important to examine a variety of key checkpoints, both external and internal to transformers, all…...
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Sep 11, 2023 | By Muhammad Kashif
Power protection study for a network with ten buses, five transformers, two generators and motors and six transmission lines
Every power system established in the industry necessitates a protection strategy. Faults in a power system that go undetected can lead to dangerous circumstances, overheating of power devices, low or… Read more
Aug 23, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Eleven most important calculations you can perform with power system analysis software
This technical article we will go through a number of existing applications for conducting a wide range of electrical studies. However, the practice says that studies involving load flow and fault… Read more
Aug 21, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Choosing between AIS and GIS substation design: Factors you MUST take into consideration
For the last sixty years, gas-insulated substation (GIS) has been used in applications related to substations all over the world, and this use of the technology is becoming an increasingly… Read more
Jul 10, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Good practice in the design of concrete and steel structures in power substations
The process of designing a substation usually begins with the general substation layout, which is dependent on the required safety clearance and insulation withstand, as well as the permissible loads… Read more
Jun 26, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Primary injection testing and CTs commissioning in power substations (for true engineers)
Primary injection testing is a vital procedure in the commissioning and maintenance of current transformers (CTs). These transformers are integral components of electrical systems, enabling precise measurement and effective protection…...
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May 29, 2023 | By Muhammad Kashif
The life of a power substation project: Design, construction, erection and commissioning
This technical article covers numerous substation project design elements, lists the steps of the construction process, and examines the environmental impacts and impact mitigation strategies for power transmission and distribution… Read more
Jan 16, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
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…...
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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…...
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Dec 26, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electrical Power Notes and Formulas For Students
This document represents a crib sheet of all the pertinent formulas and information associated with the courses of Graham Van Brunt, the professional electrical engineer and an instructor at EEP… Read more
Dec 19, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
How should facilities optimize their power consumption due to the hiking energy prices?
Nowadays, the enormous energy consumption worldwide has taken a downturn due to the hiking energy prices. Whether it’s gas, oil, or coal, the rising costs forced many facilities worldwide to… Read more
Dec 05, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi