Technical Guide/Paper
The Motor Book
Welcome! This motor book will provide you with a wealth of information about electrical motors, how they work, what they can be used for, and so on. But before we… Read more
Jun 07, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Main short circuit faults occurring in networks and machines
Short-circuits can be defined according to three main characteristics: They may be mechanical: breakdown of conductors or accidental electrical connection between two conductors via a foreign body such as a tool… Read more
May 30, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Generating Electricity with Combustion Turbines
There are two basic types of combustion turbines (CTs) other than the microturbines: The heavy frame industrial turbines and The aeroderivative turbines. The heavy frame systems are derived from similar… Read more
May 28, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transmission and Distribution
9 typical issues addressed in a T&D network planning project
Transmission and distribution network planning projects are highly individual, because in each case the special conditions of the supply area, load demand and geographic distribution, technical standards and requirements, current… Read more
May 02, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Technical Guide/Paper
Communication network solutions guide for smart grids
A secure, reliable and economic power supply is closely linked to a fast, efficient and dependable communication infrastructure. Planning and implementation of communication networks require the same attention as the… Read more
Apr 19, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transmission and Distribution
5 technologies to boost efficiency in the T&D system
One example of efficiency measures aimed primarily at the utilities that operate the T&D system is an initiative underway at the US Department of Energy to implement new efficiency standards… Read more
Apr 18, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Technical Guide/Paper
Switchgear and Motor Control Centres in Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry
The switchgear (SWGR) and motor control centres (MCC) considered in this section are those found in the onshore and offshore oil industry for supplying power to processes and utilities. Extra… Read more
Mar 01, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Effect of utility-induced surges in a steel mill with variable speed drives
A steel mill with variable speed drives (VSDs) had problems of frequent tripping of the VSDs with the indication overvoltage in AC line. Each tripping caused severe production disruption and… Read more
Feb 12, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Purposes and Examples of Safety Interlocking Devices
Most switchboards and motor control centres are fitted with a variety of electrical and mechanical safety interlocking devices. Their purposes are to protect against for example: Withdrawing the switching device while… Read more
Feb 05, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Conceptual Model of Smart Grid Framework by IEC
From a communication point of view, each system plays the role of either supplier or consumer of information, or more typically both. In addition to this intersystem communication, these systems… Read more
Feb 03, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Technical Guide/Paper
The 21st Century Substation Design
An electrical substation is a part of an electricity generation, transmission and distribution system where voltage is transformed from high to low or in reverse using transformers. It also serves… Read more
Jan 18, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Technical Guide/Paper
Technical considerations in the specification and design of low voltage switchboards
Cubicles may be front access only, rear access only or front and rear access. This has clear ramifications with regard to cable accommodation and access. What should not be overlooked… Read more
Jan 10, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
High Voltage
8 main disadvantages of HVDC transmission
Few weeks back I posted an article about advantages of HVDC over HVAC transmission systems. Advantages of HVDC are numerous and very well recognized, but like everything on this earth… Read more
Jan 10, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Driving Distributed Energy with Smart Networks
The smart network will set up a virtuous cycle for distributed generators and energy storage devices. It will grow the market by opening up more niches where distributed energy is… Read more
Jan 03, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transmission and Distribution
An overview of South Africa’s energy sector with emphasis on increased demands
Electricity provision involves three phases: generation, transmission and distribution. Generation is the process by which electricity is produced; transmission is the transportation of electricity that has been generated in power… Read more
Dec 20, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
