Why substation equipment fails and why it’s wise to think of that much before failure
This technical article will try to shed some light on why and how electrical equipment fails and what’s happening before and during the failure of particular substation equipment like switchgear,… Read more
Dec 09, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Notes in preparation of an MV/LV substation civil drawings and construction layout
MV/LV substations are not only a point of supply but also provide a means of network isolation in the event of faults or emergencies. In that manner, a detailed substation…...
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Dec 05, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Backup fault protection for generators in case of a failure at the generation station
It is a common practice to use the differential relay as primary fault protection for the generator. Backup fault protection is also highly recommended to protect the generator from the… Read more
Dec 04, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
HV/EHV substation switching configurations, control and protection functions
The demand for power is growing rapidly due to increased industrial activities almost all across the world. Various generating sets of large ratings are being set up to meet this… Read more
Nov 25, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Five substation building services that usually lack of proper design (and make troubles later)
This technical article introduces five main principles involved with substation control building and switchyard services that make a lot of trouble to substation crew if poorly designed. The article covers…...
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Nov 20, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Improving efficiency and reducing the vibrations of large industrial electrical machines
The main aims of this study are to develop a magnetic bimorph concept and individually controlled conductors which will together reduce the tonal noise radiated from a large electrical machine… Read more
Nov 18, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Monitoring system to measure disturbances at LV and MV side of secondary substation
Secondary substation which is the focus of this thesis is the interface between the MV and LV network. In Finland, it typically transforms the voltage level from medium voltage (20… Read more
Nov 13, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
The professor’s lecture notes on transmission lines
Let’s discuss the main factors influencing selection of substation. The discussion is mainly for transmission substation which requires many factors to be considered before selecting the site, size etc. The… Read more
Nov 06, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
The essentials of an automatic changeover systems in medium voltage networks
In medium voltage distribution networks, it is important to maintain a high level of reliability. Industry relies on the continuous operation of critical plant, which requires no or little disruption… Read more
Nov 04, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Lessons I learned during the start-up of an MV switchgear
In the world of electrical engineering, a term start-up assumes all works which are necessary to be done for putting in operation already tested switchgear, as close as possible installed…...
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Oct 31, 2019 | By Miodrag Kokotovic
Control and synchronization of a marine substation
The world´s energy system is today addicted to fossil fuels. 70-80% of the total consumed energy comes from oil or coal. The combustion of oil and coal release heat which… Read more
Oct 30, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Implementation of modern interlocking and data acquisition in high voltage systems
The international IEC 61850 standard sets frames for Substation Communications Networks and Systems. IEC 61850 consists of different parts ranging from the requirements on Substation Automation Systems to the details… Read more
Oct 23, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Improved maintenance of secondary substations using grid digitalization benefits
The digitalization of the network is, in general terms, to increase the level of automation and observability of the grid. Digitalization not only is applied at electrical networks but also… Read more
Oct 21, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Standard cubicle configurations for a medium voltage metal-enclosed switchgear
This technical article will shed some light on the standard design of medium voltage metal-enclosed switchgear cubicles in terms of enclosure configurations as well as the characteristics of busbar system…. Read more
Oct 21, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
IED (Intelligent Electronic Device) advanced functions that make our life better
Intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) have been deployed extensively in power automation systems recently, and the shift from RTUs to IEDs is evident due to the integration and interoperability features of… Read more
Oct 16, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi