Edvard Csanyi
1719 awesome technical articles
Hi, I'm an electrical engineer, programmer and founder of EEP - Electrical Engineering Portal. I worked twelve years at Schneider Electric in the position of technical support for low- and medium-voltage projects and the design of busbar trunking systems.
I'm highly specialized in the design of LV/MV switchgear and low-voltage, high-power busbar trunking (<6300A) in substations, commercial buildings and industry facilities. I'm also a professional in AutoCAD programming.
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Power Substation
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Why do power grid crashes and total blackouts happen?
Minimizing the likelihood of blackouts is of the highest importance due to the significant effects that would result from partial or total blackouts in highly industrialized nations. Additional difficulties have been and will be posed by the growing use of…...
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May 12, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Maintenance
Thermal conditions of electrical equipment and temperature monitoring
Loose connections or worn out contact surfaces are the root causes of electrical system conduction troubles. They cause a local temperature increase, which worsens the contact quality even further as the current increases. This causes thermal runaway, which damages the… Read more
May 05, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Best practices in earthing of metallic fences in HV outdoor substations
It is recommended that all substations have a perimeter fence surrounding the area where the electrical equipment is housed. As far as security measures go, it is the first line of defense. For the extra layer of protection, competent workers… Read more
Apr 21, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
The intricacy of medium-voltage circuit breaker ratings
When you look at the IEC 62271-100 for MV breaker ratings, you will likely find a bunch of rated-something ratings. It could be hard for young engineers to catch up with all ratings, especially since several ratings are similar in… Read more
Apr 07, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
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Alarms Coming From the Shunt Reactor You Must Never Ignore (and what should be done)
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 is not negligible at all. There are many…...
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Mar 24, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Seven 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 stages of a project. It is possible that environmental impact… Read more
Mar 17, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
What is Time Grading in Relay Protection
What are time grading and relay coordination in protection philosophy? Let’s try to figure out how to grade (or rank) the relays’ operation times so that the one nearest the problem operates first. In Radial Distribution Systems, time-graded protection works… Read more
Mar 07, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
High Voltage
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Execution of a Turnkey Substation Project: How not to step on the same rake again
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 that often lead to unforeseen project costs. Generally speaking, management of turnkey…...
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Mar 03, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
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Technical 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 (business) that provides services to other entities (companies). The Customer,…...
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Feb 17, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Medium Voltage
How 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 least six main categories that are very important in the… Read more
Feb 10, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Low Voltage
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 and contactors. Good operating practices are critical… Read more
Jan 20, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy Generation
The issue of a proper phase sequence (CW or CCW) on electric motors and generators
Phase sequence or phase rotation is one of the most confusing concepts in the electrical engineering. It is often confused with motor rotation. For instance, one would say: “If it doesn’t turn the way you want it, just rewire two… Read more
Jan 06, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
High Voltage
Best practice for providing LV supply into high earth potential rise sites in substations
During the passage of earth-fault current a substation earth electrode is subjected to an earth potential rise. Potential gradients develop in the surrounding ground area and these are highest adjacent to the substation earth electrode. The earth potential rise reduces… Read more
Dec 23, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Measures to reduce interference from Variable Speed Drives
Often referred to as Variable Frequency Drives, AC Variable Speed Drives (VSD) generate a great deal of electrical interference. Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) is the standard method for controlling motor speed in VSDs. The quick rise and fall times of… Read more
Dec 09, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Once Again, the Entire Island of Cuba Falls Into Darkness as Power Grid Collapses
HAVANA, December 4 – Cuba announced the initiation of power restoration following the collapse of the island’s electrical grid, marking the latest incident in a series of statewide blackouts that highlight the deteriorating condition of the country’s power generating infrastructure…. Read more
Dec 04, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
