Inside the power grid collapse and measures for preventing voltage instability and loss
The problem of voltage stability and voltage collapse has been studied and investigated for some decades now. A number of incidents have appeared around the world and some intensive work has been made to better understand the phenomena and to… Read more
Aug 15, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Tricks in designing and analyzing schematics and diagrams of high voltage substations
High voltage power substations are complex networks of power and control connections, represented by design elements like- Single Line Diagrams, layout and block diagrams, schematics, logic diagrams, schedules, and so many more. Wiring diagrams and schematics, in a sense, are…...
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Aug 08, 2022 | By Bishal Lamichhane
Breaker failure protection applications of modern numerical distance relays
Modern numerical distance relays are equipped with a wide range of protection features, including overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, underfrequency, overfrequency, breaker failure, synchronism check, power swing blocking and tripping, pilot protection schemes, digital relay-to-relay communications capability, logic programmability, and sophisticated math… Read more
Aug 01, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Inside Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Panel: Configuration, Schematics and Troubleshooting
Proper analysis of the VFD’s power and control circuit diagrams is essential for successful troubleshooting. But before starting any analysis, you must know how your system connected through VFD works and how it breathes. You must also know all components…...
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Jul 25, 2022 | By Mohammed Ayman
Key points on how to design a fault-tolerant and reliable facility distribution system
Nowadays, power system reliability is more important than ever. Regardless of how reliable the individual power-system components may be, some sort of power-system redundancy is necessary to attain high levels of power-system reliability, with the ultimate aim being 24 hour/day… Read more
Jul 18, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Secrets and warnings in operation and maintenance of a Gas Insulated Substation (GIS)
After its inception in the mid-1960s, GIS technology has become a remarkable success over a wide range of high voltage applications up to 800 kV. Reliable operation and compact size have been its main advantages over its conventional air-insulated counterparts…....
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Jul 11, 2022 | By Bishal Lamichhane
The most often low-voltage switchboard supply schematics implemented on-site
This technical article is dedicated to several different low voltage switchboard supply schematics often installed on-site. First, we shall look at the several standard LV switchboard supply schematics (network supply only), then supply schematics for switchboards backed up by generators,… Read more
Jul 04, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
What will happen to digital substations once the internet drops dead? Massive blackouts?
Here at EEP, we have already covered multiple aspects of digital substations, ranging from design, upgradations, and whatnot. We may continue writing till eternity and still be left playing catchups with the latest addition to advancements in power systems design…...
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Jun 27, 2022 | By Bishal Lamichhane
Shunt reactor fundamentals: Connections in the substation, switching and protection practice
Due to changes in the generation and load structure, the transmission and distribution networks are always encountering new challenges. Many regions, for example, are gradually changing their power networks, such as expanding generation, joining local/regional grids, and moving from overhead… Read more
Jun 20, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electrical engineering for hydropower, from run-of-river to pumped storage plants
Nowadays, when we all see and feel the colossal crisis looming on the horizon, the question of energy security is among the first things on the table in each country’s management. It’s now essential more than ever for each country…...
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Jun 13, 2022 | By Marco Bruschini
LV/MV power substation equipment and wiring requirements you must understand
The space requirements of a power substation depend on the equipment to be housed, and on whether a new building can be erected for it or it has to be fitted into an existing building. In the case of an… Read more
Jun 06, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Should we be concerned about the cybersecurity of modern digital substations?
Swift communication and interoperability are two primary aspects of modern digital substations that make them stand out in the protection and monitoring front. Apparently, the same features sometimes make them vulnerable to external cyber threats if left unprotected. While there…...
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May 30, 2022 | By Bishal Lamichhane
Main and auxiliary circuit diagrams of switching pole-changing three-phase motors
This technical article is dedicated to the main and auxiliary circuit diagrams of switching three-phase motors. We’ll now discuss a little more complicated schematics than the previous article. We’ll cover seven schematics of switching pole-changing three-phase induction motors with one…...
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May 23, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Main and auxiliary circuit diagrams of switching three-phase motors via contactor and directly
This technical article will try to shed some light on the main and auxiliary circuit diagrams of switching three-phase motors via contactor and switching directly. We’ll cover some fundamental schematics with an old-school explanations and logics on how they work…. Read more
May 16, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Hints for a good design of an optical communication system for a transmission line network
Communication networks are an integral part of interconnected transmission lines in a power grid, analogous to the spinal cord for control signal and information exchange among substations, data hubs, and load dispatch centers. This article covers the major trend and…...
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May 09, 2022 | By Bishal Lamichhane
