Audible substation noise Audible substation noise, particularly continuously radiated discrete tones (e.g., from power transformers), is the type of noise. Read more
Paralleling transformers Occasionally, crews must install distribution transformers, either at a changeover or for extra capacity. If a larger bank. Read more
Gas insulated substation (GIS) design The metal-enclosed gas insulated switchgear inherently follows the criteria for new substation design and offers. Read more
Differential protection Although nowadays differential protection is achieved numerically, in order to understand the principles of differential protection it is. Read more
Centralized substation protection and control Centralized substation protection and control has been attempted in the past based on the available. Read more
Human machine interface (HMI) With the introduction of IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices), the traditional switchboard interface is being replaced by. Read more
The main types of prime movers used in engine driven generator sets for industrial sites and commercial buildings are Diesel engines, gas turbines, and steam turbines. Turbines are used mainly for production... Read more
Transformer substations located close to the living areas could induce high long-term exposures to extremely low frequency magnetic fields of nearby inhabitants. Some of the researches have shown increased risk to childhood... Read more
This technical article covers the medium voltage switching equipment intended mainly for primary substation installations. The target is to give some basic knowledge and difference between 4 main piece of MV switching... Read more
This technical article deals with the assessment of risk to personnel in the case of an abnormal situation leading to an uncontrolled release of SF6 gas into the atmosphere. Generally , such... Read more
The principal object of transformer maintenance is to maintain the insulation in good condition. Moisture, dust and excessive heat are the main reasons of insulation deterioration and avoidance of these... Read more
Let’s take a look at the main MV network diagrams and structures used to feed secondary switchboards and MV/LV transformers. The complexity of the diagrams differs, depending on the level... Read more
Distribution substation is a substation from which electric supply is distributed to the different users. In a substation there are numbers of incoming and outgoing circuits each having its isolator,... Read more
Magnetic voltage transformers are used to provide a secondary signal that is proportional to the actual prevailing primary value. These signals are used to supply measuring instruments, meters, relays and... Read more
The various service conditions for the MV equipment inside substation are linked to the design of the installation, the design of the operating room, the site and the application surrounding... Read more