Energy and Power
Voltage and Current Phase Relationships in an Inductive Circuit
Any change in current in a coil (either a rise or a fall) causes a corresponding change of the magnetic flux around the coil. Because the current changes at its maximum rate when it is going through its zero value… Read more
Jan 05, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Renewable Energy
Photovoltaic End-Use Application Markets
Photovoltaic markets can be classified based on the end-use application of the technology. The most common PV projects are off-grid applications. Water pumping also represents an important application of PV, particularly in developing countries. The largest long-term market potential for… Read more
Jan 04, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Medium Voltage
ABB MV Switchgear – Single Busbar Or Double Busbar?
Most switchgear installations used in industry with normal service conditions are based on single busbar arrangements. Compared to double busbar switchgear, single busbar switchgear is definitely easier to use, readily understood by operators, requires less space, and the total cost of installation… Read more
Jan 03, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
The Need for Breaker Failure Protection
Circuit breakers are strategically located in power systems to connect circuits and electrical apparatus. Circuit breakers are commanded to open and close by protection and control systems that monitor conditions on the power system. Protection systems are coordinated so that… Read more
Jan 01, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
News
Thank you very much, wish you all the best in 2012!
Dear Friends of EEP, Over the past year EEP has reached many milestones. Among them: an expansion of our reach to audience of electrical engineers all over the world – with more than 10K members, 228,343 Visits, 162,090 unique Visitors… Read more
Dec 30, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
NEC Code for Size of Cable for Motor
Size of Cable for Branch circuit which has Single Motor connection is 125% of Motor Full Load Current Capacity. What is the minimum rating in amperes for Cables supplying 1 No of 5 hp, 415-volt, 3-phase motor at 0.8 Power… Read more
Dec 30, 2011 | By Jignesh Parmar
Electric Motor
The Cage Induction Motor Explained In Details
This simplest form of AC induction motor or asynchronous motor is the basic, universal workhorse of industry. Its general construction is shown in Fig. 1. It is usually designed for fixed-speed operation, larger ratings having such features as deep rotor… Read more
Dec 29, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Using Core-Balance Current Transformer For Earth Fault Protection
The core-balance current transformer (or CBCT) is normally of the ring type, through the centre of which is passed cable that forms the primary winding. An earth fault relay, connected to the secondary winding, is energised only when there is… Read more
Dec 28, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Industrial Automation
Ladder diagrams and the PLC for electrical engineers – beginners
The ladder diagram has and continues to be the traditional way of representing electrical sequences of operations. These diagrams represent the interconnection of field devices in such a way that the activation, or turning ON, of one device will turn… Read more
Dec 27, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Protection
Transformer Protection – Abstract from NEC
According to NEC 450.4, “each transformer 600 volts, nominal, or less shall be protected by an individual overcurrent device installed in series with each ungrounded input conductor.” Such overcurrent device shall be rated or set at not more than 125%… Read more
Dec 26, 2011 | By Jignesh Parmar
Energy and Power
What psychological effect does an electric shock?
Most of us have experienced some form of electric ”shock”, where electricity causes our body to experience pain or trauma. If we are fortunate, the extent of that experience is limited to tingles or jolts of pain from static electricity… Read more
Dec 25, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Industrial Automation
PROFIBUS at a Glance
PROFIBUS is an open, digital communication system with a wide range of applications, particularly in the fields of factory and process automation. PROFIBUS is suitable for both fast, time-critical applications and complex communication tasks. PROFIBUS communication is anchored in the… Read more
Dec 24, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
Motor starting problem and high motor inrush currents
Electric motor protection device depends on the accurate and correct selection of overload(s), fuses and/or circuit breakers. Over the years the protective devices have been selected according to the applicable code requirements with only minimal nuisance tripping. However, in recent… Read more
Dec 23, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Medium Voltage
Consequences of internal arc for personal safety and MV electrical equipment
The aim of this article is to describe the internal arc phenomenon, its consequences for safety, current methods of limiting them and current regulations in general for equipment used in medium-voltage electrical distribution networks. Internal arcs can occur in electrical… Read more
Dec 23, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
What is HIPOT Testing (Dielectric Strength Test)?
Hipot Test is short name of high potential (high voltage) Test and it is also known as Dielectric Withstand Test. A hipot test checks for “good isolation”. Hipot test makes surety of no current will flow from one point to… Read more
Dec 22, 2011 | By Jignesh Parmar
