This technical article aims to delve into various aspects of electrical connectivity, symbol representation, and isolation methodologies, shedding light on fundamental concepts and practical applications within the field. From the... Read more The post Mastering Electrical Connectivity: From Circuit Topology to Switching Classifications appeared first on EEP - Electrical Engineering Portal ..read more

This technical article discusses twelve different methods for laying high voltage cables. Out of the ten, four are deemed conventional and eight are deemed progressive. Many various utilities and companies... Read more The post Twelve high voltage cable construction techniques used worldwide appeared first on EEP - Electrical Engineering Portal ..read more

This article aims to inform the reader of important considerations when designing an IEC 61850 based substation communication system. There is a brief background introduction to substation communications, to give... Read more The post Critical factors to bear in mind when designing IEC 61850 communications for digital substations appeared first on EEP - Electrical Engineering Portal ..read more

A local control cabinet (LCC) is commonly installed at each bay location to house the wiring of the GIS bay circuits and connect it to the substation control room. The... Read more The post The Brain of a Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS): The Bay Local Control Cabinet (LCC) appeared first on EEP - Electrical Engineering Portal ..read more

This article delves into the realm of pole discrepancy in high voltage circuit breakers, shedding light on its mechanisms, applications, and the pivotal role it plays in enhancing system reliability.... Read more The post Intricacies of a breaker pole discrepancy and its implications for substation operation appeared first on EEP - Electrical Engineering Portal ..read more

Relay protection and the whole bunch of protection system engineering around the substation are quite interesting from the point of view of creativity. The Control and Protection System technology in... Read more The post Practical guidelines for protection system engineering appeared first on EEP - Electrical Engineering Portal ..read more

This technical article embarks on a comprehensive exploration of various facets of circuit breaker technology, traversing from the fundamental principles of solenoid coils to the sophisticated mechanisms of SF6 density... Read more The post Circuit breaker schematics in a nutshell: Tripping, closing and blocking coil arrangements appeared first on EEP - Electrical Engineering Portal ..read more

Electrical systems normally use current and voltage transformers for protection and measurement purposes. They represent the power system’s eyes and ears, and it’s essential to fully understand how they work,... Read more The post What steps should be taken to avoid choosing the incorrect current and voltage transformers? appeared first on EEP - Electrical Engineering Portal ..read more

In this article, we will explore various aspects related to DC supply selection schemes, the rationale behind their necessity, and the importance of redundancy and reliability in maintaining uninterrupted power... Read more The post Mastering DC supply selection schemes for HV control and protection panels appeared first on EEP - Electrical Engineering Portal ..read more

This technical article provides an overview of the various choices and assists electrical engineers in determining the criteria that should be included in the transformer specifications in order to meet... Read more The post Transformers in plant power distribution: The bigger picture appeared first on EEP - Electrical Engineering Portal ..read more