Energy Efficiency
Brightness, Lamp Life and Efficiency of LED Fixtures
A typical LED fixture comprises four major component parts: an LED emitter, the fixture’s heat sink, driver and dimming control, and augmenting optics. The emitter includes the die, a thermal heat sink, lens, and outer package (Figure 1). The die… Read more
Jan 03, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Lighting Circuits Connections for Interior Electrical Installations (3)
Continued from 2nd part: Lighting Circuits Connections for Interior Electrical Installations (2) The main reason for installing an emergency lighting system is to enable the building to meet fire safety legislation in a way that is visually acceptable and meets… Read more
Jan 02, 2013 | By Emmanouil Angeladas
Electronics
The Future of MOS-Controlled Thyristor (MCT)
The MCT is type of power semiconductor device that combines the capabilities of thyristor voltage and current with MOS gated turn-on and turn-off. It is a high power, high frequency, low conduction drop and a rugged device, which is more… Read more
Jan 01, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
News
Thank you very much, wish you all the best in 2013!
Well engineers, here we are… at the very end of this year! 2012 was very active for us, that’s for sure. EEP’s team worked very hard during year and brought to you a plenty of interesting technical articles and new… Read more
Dec 31, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Lighting
Lighting Circuits Connections for Interior Electrical Installations (2)
Continued from first part: Lighting Circuits Connections for Interior Electrical Installations In modern internal electrical installations, domestic and professional, there is a need for lighting installations in staircases and installation of emergency lighting that will operate in the event of interruption… Read more
Dec 31, 2012 | By Emmanouil Angeladas
Electric Motor
PLC Application For Speed Control of AC Motors With Variable Speed (VS) Drive
A common PLC application is the speed control of AC motors with variable speed (VS) drives. The diagram in Figure 1 shows an operator station used to manually control a VS drive. The programmable controller implementation of this station will… Read more
Dec 29, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transformers
Importance of Transformer Inrush Current
When a transformer is taken off-line, there will be a certain amount of residual flux that can remain in the core due to the properties of the magnetic core material. The residual flux can be as much as 50 to… Read more
Dec 28, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Flexibility and Reliability of Numerical Protection Relay
The first protection devices based on microprocessors were employed in 1985. The widespread acceptance of numerical technology by the customer and the experiences of the user helped in developing the second generation numerical relays in 1990. Conventional electromechanical and static… Read more
Dec 27, 2012 | By Jignesh Parmar
High Voltage
7 Golden Safety Rules for Working In HV Laboratory
Employees performing operations and testing work in high voltage laboratory are exposed to a greater hazard than most other employees. Safety rules MUST NOT be seen as a means of limiting our freedom, but should rather be looked upon as valuable… Read more
Dec 26, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Industrial Automation
SCADA As The Heart Of a Distribution Management System
At a high level, the elements of a distribution automation system can be divided into three main areas: SCADA application and server(s) DMS applications and server(s) Trouble management applications and server(s) As was stated in the title, the Supervisory Control… Read more
Dec 25, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Few Words About Digital Protection Relay
Around 1980s the digital relay entered the market. Compared to the Solid State Relay, the digital relay takes the advantages of the development of microprocessors and microcontrollers. Instead of using analog signals, the digital relay converts all measured analog quantities… Read more
Dec 24, 2012 | By Jignesh Parmar
Energy and Power
Inspection and Test Procedures for Metal-Enclosed Busways
Visual and Mechanical Inspection Electrical Tests Test Values Test Values – Visual and Mechanical Test Values – Electrical Tables: TABLE 100.12 – US Standard Fasteners Bolt-Torque Values for Electrical Connections TABLE 100.1 – Insulation Resistance Test Values Electrical Apparatus and… Read more
Dec 22, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Hydropower
Diverting the River Flow With Dam
Introduction to Dams Dam Characteristics Embankment Dams Homogeneous dams Zoned embankment dams Embankments dams with membrane Concrete Dams Gravity dams Buttress dams Arch and Cupola dams Other Dam types Missouri River Dam in South Dakota (VIDEO) Dams and weirs are… Read more
Dec 21, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Short-Circuit Switching Capacity Definition
The switching capacity is the r.m.s value of a current at a given power factor cosφ as well as a given rated voltage at which a switchgear or a fuse can still shut-off under specified conditions in an operationally safe… Read more
Dec 20, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
The Solid State Relay (Static Relay) Overview
The static relay is the next generation relay after electromechanical type.The Solid Static relays was first introduced in 1960’s. The term ‘static’ implies that the relay has no moving mechanical parts in it. Compared to the Electromechanical Relay, the Solid… Read more
Dec 19, 2012 | By Jignesh Parmar
