Search

Premium Membership ♕

Limited Time Offer: Save 15% on PRO Plan with discount code: LRN15 and study specialized LV/MV/HV technical articles and studies.

Technical Articles

Energy and Power

9 basic rules for dimensioning of electric circuits

Basically, the dimensioning process itself is easy to understand and can be performed using simple means. Its complexity lies in the procurement of the technical data on products and systems,… Read more

Oct 16, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi

9 basic rules for dimensioning of electric circuits
High Voltage

7 Methods To Avoid Insulator Flashovers

Contamination caused insulator flashovers produce frequent outages in severely contaminated areas. Lines closer to the ocean are in more danger of becoming contaminated. Several countermeasures have been proposed to improve… Read more

Oct 14, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi

7 Methods To Avoid Insulator Flashovers
Energy and Power

Testing Challenges in Large Ground Systems

Large ground systems, such as those found in substations and power stations, are an important part of the protection of the electricity supply network. They ensure that fault current will… Read more

Oct 12, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi

Testing Challenges in Large Ground Systems
Energy and Power

Few things that capacitors do perfectly

Capacitors provide tremendous benefits to distribution system performance. Most noticeably, capacitors reduce losses, free up capacity, and reduce voltage drop. Let’s go a little bit into details. By canceling the… Read more

Oct 05, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi

3 Things That Capacitors Do Perfectly
Industrial Automation

Applying Variable Speed Drives To Control Pressure

Using variable speed drives (VSDs) to control pressure reduces the electrical energy requirements by reducing the amount of hydraulic energy actually produced. A basic pressure control pump station is equipped… Read more

Oct 03, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi

Applying Variable Speed Drives To Control Pressure
Energy and Power

Synchronizing Generator To The Grid

Having discussed the principles of synchronizing the generator to the grid, we will look briefly at the physical method of accomplishing it. In theory, there are at least two simple… Read more

Oct 02, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi

Old generator synchroscope used for matching the speed and phase angle of a generator before connecting it to the power grid
High Voltage

FACTS Devices To Enhance Power System Performance

Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System (FACTS) simply refers to a combination of power electronics components with traditional power system components. They are intended to improve our power system reliability, power… Read more

Sep 28, 2015 | By sajna soman

FACTS Devices To Enhance Power System Performance
Energy and Power

Analysis of pole-mounted MV/LV transformer grounding

Let’s discuss in some detail the reasons for the grounding philosophy adopted for pole-mounted MV/LV transformer substations illustrated in Figure 0. Contents: LV grounding MV grounding Combined MV/LV grounding Separate… Read more

Sep 23, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi

Analysis of pole-mounted MV/LV transformer grounding


Learn How to Design Power Systems

Learn to design LV/MV/HV power systems through professional video courses. Lifetime access. Enjoy learning!

Subscribe to Weekly Newsletter

Subscribe to our Weekly Digest newsletter and receive free updates on new technical articles, video courses and guides (PDF).
EEP Academy Courses - A hand crafted cutting-edge electrical engineering knowledge