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…...
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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… Read more
Jan 31, 2022 | By Edvard

The limit of the substation noise level over which it begins to irritate the community
This article will try to shed some light on the most common noise-related concerns associated with existing substations and provide mitigation methods to address these concerns. The continuous noise created…...
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Jan 24, 2022 | By Edvard

Learn how to prevent unplanned downtime and keep critical operations up and running
Power availability and reliability is a persistent problem and no matter the industry, or type of facility you run, downtime presents a costly risk to your operations and bottom line…. Read more
Jan 17, 2022 | By Edvard

Design guide to digital control and communication systems in modern substations
The power system has advanced pretty ahead of days when the power supply mechanism was an enigma, and lighting a bulb was the ultimate goal. Along with the advanced power…...
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Jan 10, 2022 | By Bishal Lamichhane

Differential protection (87R/∆I) applied to bus connected oil-immersed shunt reactors
Differential protection is the most commonly applied protection function for bus-connected oil-immersed shunt reactors. The function offers instantaneous protection for internal phase to phase and phase to ground faults. Internal… Read more
Jan 03, 2022 | By Edvard

Wish you all the strength, courage and clear minds in 2022!
Here we are, at the end of 2021, which was extremely intense for all of us. This year will be remembered for many things, but if you ask me, the… Read more
Dec 31, 2021 | By Edvard

Where and how to find the root cause of a power transformer failure (troubleshooting guide)
When Whatsapp, Facebook, or Gmail is down, it’s manageable, but if transformers fail, the entire business comes to a standstill. No-power-no-business transformers, as the heart of every substation, impact industries…...
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Dec 27, 2021 | By Rahmatullah Alam

Eight most damaging overvoltages in industrial systems (root causes and prevention)
Electric insulation in energized systems is continuously under stress. Electric systems are subject to disturbances of many types which unavoidably produce overvoltages. However, the application engineer has at his command… Read more
Dec 20, 2021 | By Edvard

What skills and knowledge does a substation designer need for sizing and selecting equipment
Irrespective of the voltage level and capacity of any substation, the numbers of equipment and their size are usually the major factors in determining the overall capital cost of substations…....
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Dec 13, 2021 | By Bishal Lamichhane

How to modernize a power system while carrying the cost (examples of existing plant)
Existing power systems are often modernized although there is no expansion involved at the moment. The switchgear may be obsolete, representing a real hazard to the operating personnel and property…. Read more
Dec 06, 2021 | By Edvard

Never let an electric motor drop dead. Learn how to listen and read the motor’s soul.
Like any other machine, electric motors are vulnerable to faults, which might lead to catastrophic failure of the machine in the long run if left unmonitored. In this technical article,…...
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Nov 29, 2021 | By Rahmatullah Alam

Cyber Monday in EEP! 30% off on courses and 20% off on premium membership!
Black Friday is gone, but Cyber Monday is here and it’s getting better! Let us share with you two Cyber Monday deals for our electrical engineers, expiring on December 3rd:… Read more
Nov 23, 2021 | By Edvard

On-load tests you MUST perform during the switchgear commissioning process
On-load tests constitute the final activity in the commissioning process of low voltage or medium voltage switchgear. They are carried out immediately after the newly installed equipment is energized from… Read more
Nov 22, 2021 | By Edvard

Major steps in designing generation and power evacuation in large hydropower plants
Hydropower plants, one of the major sources of energy in countries with an abundance of water resources, have unique generation and power evacuation characteristics. From mere kilowatts to thousands of…...
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Nov 15, 2021 | By Bishal Lamichhane
