Good operating practices for switchgear circuit breakers and contactors
The purpose of this guideline is to provide suggested practices for the operation and inspection of medium voltage (2 to 13.8 kV) and low voltage (200 to 480 volt) draw-out switchgear circuit breakers...
View ArticleDesign of Emergency Diesel Generator Control Circuit Logic for Integration...
Many utilities have diesel generators added to their energy mix to act as an emergency back-up source when a power shutdown occurs. These emergency generators cannot thwart the entire system from...
View ArticleInterlocking for 380kV GIS Substation: Insights into CB and isolator test and...
Interlocking systems are critical to the safe and efficient operation of high-voltage substations, ensuring proper sequencing of equipment operations and preventing dangerous scenarios such as...
View ArticleHow to configure medium voltage switchgear: Key influences and stress variables
Let’s discuss the most critical factors that influence the correct configuration of medium-voltage switchgear. As you will see below, for the most common applications of MV switchgear, there are at...
View ArticleTechnical Documentation for a Turnkey Substation
A Turnkey Substation is a substation that is designed, constructed, and commissioned by a Service Provider according to the specifications established by the Customer. A Service Provider is an entity...
View ArticleComprehensive Guide to Transformer Specification: Ensuring Compliance with...
Power transformers are the backbone of modern electrical infrastructure, enabling the efficient transmission and distribution of electricity across vast networks. Given their critical role in...
View ArticleExecution of a Turnkey Substation Project: How not to step on the same rake...
Behind the successful execution of a turnkey substation project is always successful project management. Young engineers working on the execution of substation projects often repeat the same mistakes...
View ArticleDesign of Auto/Manual Changeover Logic Between Two Busbars Within a Substation
In any industry/plant, the operations rely heavily on interruption free supply of power to meet the targets of production. As a result, we see emergency generators, UPSs or renewable energy sources to...
View ArticleSeven steps to improve visual impact of a power substation
The aesthetics of the substation should be of greatest significance to the community. To ensure environmental compatibility and community acceptance, it is vital to involve the community in the early...
View ArticleAlarms Coming From the Shunt Reactor You Must Never Ignore (and what should...
Nowadays, monitoring of transformers and shunt reactors is pretty much common. However, the difference is in the nuances. There are dozens of parameters that can be monitored and the the overall cost...
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