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
The most common type tests required for medium and high voltage switchgear
Let me put the definition of switchgear type tests this way. A switchgear MUST withstand voltage in normal and abnormal conditions and to carry varying load currents during its lifetime. A switchgear MUST be able to clear faults occurring due…...
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May 02, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
The essentials of standby power systems you SHOULD install before the blackout happens
The cost of a standby power system for a business can be pretty high, so it’s essential to weigh all of your options before committing to a piece of equipment. The direct and indirect costs must be clearly and unequivocally…...
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Apr 25, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Influence of imminent future techs in power substations (trends, IoT design, cyber security)
Advancement in technology is not something unheard of and metaphorically, it has this unique tendency of replicating the pattern of biological evolution. The design and operation of power substations follow similar footsteps, with drastic changes in technology over the last…...
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Apr 18, 2022 | By Bishal Lamichhane
How to handle overvoltages before any damage is done? Surge protection in a nutshell.
Prevention is better than cure, we all know this, and this is true not only for people, but also for the health of your electrical and electronic components and equipment. Smart and cost-effective strategies demand an investment in surge protection…. Read more
Apr 11, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Capacitor banks protection, cautions and maintenance tips
It would not be wrong to say that humanity has never consumed so much electricity, and to make the paradox bigger, there is still a lack of energy. The sharp increase in consumption in the last couple of decades has…...
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Apr 04, 2022 | By Rahmatullah Alam
12 essential parameters required for rating large generators
When specifying generators, the first thing that comes to mind is a rating. The machine’s rating is a set of parameters that, simply speaking in engineering terms, describe the generator. These values indicate the generator’s available power output as well…...
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Mar 28, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Where to start with the design of 132/33 kV substation switchgear and protection systems
The step-down substations make up for more than 80% of total grid substations and are the focal point of sub-transmission and distribution systems. Usually, HV substations within the power transmission grid are assigned with the dual function of switching and…...
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Mar 21, 2022 | By Bishal Lamichhane
Medium voltage switchgear: Important design considerations and applications
This technical article explains various aspects of the application of medium voltage switchgear and highlights the considerations for the selection of suitable circuit breakers for different applications. Medium voltage switchgear, commonly known as MV switchgear, play a significant role in…...
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Mar 14, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
Learn what is inside a modern ATS panel and how to analyze the circuit diagrams
One of the ways to mitigate a successive transfer of power in case of loss of supply, power outage, or scheduled maintenance is the use of a transfer switch. The transfer switch is an electrical device that transfers power from…...
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Mar 07, 2022 | By Chidubem Asogwa
The essentials of necessary auxiliary relays in tripping and control applications
Tripping circuit breakers and operating alarms in control and protection applications usually require more than one relay contact. Tripping relays are used to multiply the number of contacts available, provide isolation between the source and system operating element and meet… Read more
Feb 28, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
How to use Lockout Relay (master trip relay) in substation protection and control design
Lockouts and auto-reclosures are apprentices of power systems protection that have long served to regulate power supply and safeguard important components from probable catastrophes. But are we taking them seriously enough? In implementing the lockout features, apart from their placements…...
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Feb 21, 2022 | By Bishal Lamichhane
Emergency breaking, stop and isolation intended to eliminate danger as quickly as possible
As their name indicates, emergency operations are intended to eliminate, as quickly as possible, a danger that occurs unexpectedly. The emergency break is designed to cut off the electrical power, whereas the emergency stop takes account of the danger of… Read more
Feb 14, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
The most popular wiring schemes and design essences of a Ring Main Unit (RMU)
In terms of operational requirements, it is pretty evident what a customer expects out of a Ring Main Unit – a hassle-free and uninterrupted distribution of power supply to electrical loads from one or more available sources. The onus is…...
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Feb 07, 2022 | By Bishal Lamichhane
Parameters of generators, transformers, lines and cables for vars, voltage and loads control
For a power system to operate efficiently and securely, the importance of the correct and coordinated provision and control of reactive power cannot be overemphasised. It is necessary to examine reactive power requirements under both steady-state and dynamic conditions. Although… Read more
Jan 31, 2022 | By Edvard Csanyi
