High Voltage
What are the main advantages of HVDC over HVAC transmission
Despite alternating current being the dominant mode for electric power transmission, in a number of applications, the advantages of HVDC makes it the preferred option over AC transmission. Examples include: Undersea cables where high capacitance causes additional AC losses (e.g.,… Read more
Dec 18, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transmission and Distribution
Germany’s electricity networks outlook – Today and tommorow
Germany’s electricity supply is currently based on a reliable and powerful network infrastructure. But to manage the energy transition, it is essential to keep distribution networks efficiently in balance by means of sensor, management and control systems depending on the… Read more
Dec 16, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transmission and Distribution
An overview of Australia’s electricity transmission networks
In Australia, there are transmission networks in each state and territory, with cross‐border interconnectors that link some networks. The National Electricity Market (NEM) in eastern and southern Australia provides a fully interconnected transmission network from Queensland through to New South… Read more
Dec 13, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
Example of standard MV/LV network structure
Example network above consists of: MV consumer substation; Two MV ratings: 20 kV and 6 kV; The main MV switchboard fed at 20 kV can be backed up by a set of four generators. It feeds: An MV 20 kV… Read more
Dec 11, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Smart Grid
Billion Dollar Storms vs U.S. Electric Grid
Severe weather is the single leading cause of power outages in the United States. Outages caused by severe weather such as thunderstorms, hurricanes and blizzards account for 58 percent of outages observed since 2002 and 87 percent of outages affecting… Read more
Dec 09, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
An overview of the transmission and distribution network of New Zealand
The national grid has approximately 12,000 km of high voltage transmission lines. Most of the grid operates on alternating current (the HVAC system), although there is a direct current (HVDC) link for long distance transfer of power between Benmore in… Read more
Dec 06, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
High Voltage
15 hypothesis responsible for the aging of composite insulators
Most technical work concentrates on the aging of nonceramic insulators and the development of test methods that simulate the aging process. Transmission lines operate in a polluted atmosphere. Inevitably, insulators will become polluted after several months in operation. Fog and… Read more
Dec 04, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Smart Grid
In Front Of The Third Electrical Systems Revolution in United States
A dizzying array of new energy technologies are reaching or nearing the marketplace. Newer choices to generate electricity include fuel cells, wind turbines, solar cells and microturbines. Energy storage is approaching practicality, for example through reversible fuel cells and flywheels…. Read more
Dec 02, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Electrical Thumb Rules You MUST Follow (6)
Continued from: Electrical Thumb Rules You MUST Follow (Part 5) Transformer earthing wire / Strip size Motor earthing wire / Strip size Panel earthing wire / Strip size Electrical equipment earthing Earthing wire (As per BS 7671) Area for transformer room:… Read more
Nov 29, 2013 | By Jignesh Parmar
Electrical Lectures
Important in role of capacitors in distribution systems
Should the voltage on a circuit fall below a specified level for some reason, a device called a capacitor can momentarily maintain the voltage at line value. Basically, a capacitor serves the same purpose as a storage tank in a… Read more
Nov 27, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
High Voltage
General principles of electricity supply systems
The generation of electricity in most modern power stations is at 25 kV, and this voltage is then transformed to 400 kV for transmission. Virtually all the generators of electricity throughout the world are three-phase synchronous generators. The generator consists… Read more
Nov 25, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
Heat as one of the most common cause of motor failure
Heat is the most common cause of motor failure before reaching rated service life. Every increase of 10 degrees Centigrade of a motor’s windings above its design operating temperature cuts the life of the motor’s windings insulation by 50 percent,… Read more
Nov 22, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Electrical Thumb Rules You MUST Follow (5)
Continued from: Electrical Thumb Rules You MUST Follow (Part 4) Standard Size of Transformer (IEEE/ANSI 57.120) Standard Size of Motor (HP) Approximate RPM of Motor Motor Line Voltage Motor Starting Current Motor Starter Impedance of Transformer (As per IS 2026)… Read more
Nov 20, 2013 | By Jignesh Parmar
Electric Motor
Identity Card of Every Asynchronous Motor
A motor is characterized by different electrical and constructional parameters which identify its correct application field. The whole of all these parameters constitutes the rating of the machine and is reported on a nameplate positioned on the motor itself. Hereunder… Read more
Nov 18, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Electrical Thumb Rules You MUST Follow (4)
Continued from: Electrical Thumb Rules You MUST Follow (Part 3) Substation Capacity and Short Circuit Current Capacity (As per GERC) Substation Capacity and Short Circuit Current Capacity (As per Central Electricity Authority) Minimum Ground Clearance and Fault Clearing Time Busbar… Read more
Nov 15, 2013 | By Jignesh Parmar
