As we all know, all substation equipment (should) have a metal plate with its “full name and address” on it. Here we’ll discuss transformer nameplate, precisely power and distribution transformers and information that their nameplates carry. A nameplate that provides... Read more

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In power systems, reliability is not achieved by design alone. It is established through a structured process of verification, validation, inspection, and testing carried out at different stages of the equipment lifecycle. Whether the equipment is a power transformer, switchgear... Read more

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This technical article explains some of the recommended and most important tests that MUST be performed on the Gas-Insulated Substation after the installation. Such tests are visual inspections, testing for control of cables, bus leakage and gas quality checks, main... Read more

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Generally, electric motors are highly reliable (except they’re not!) machines that require little maintenance. In practice, often even this little care is neglected, and problems with motors come ‘unexpected’ like a hurricane. Let’s discuss the eleven most common problems in... Read more

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High-voltage substations—especially modern AIS/GIS installations up to 400 kV—are engineered with extreme precision. Every cable, conductor, grounding conductor, insulator, and steel structure is designed according to exact assumptions: soil models, thermal limits, mechanical forces, environmental conditions, lightning protection angles, and... Read more

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Hello, I hope you are well! We are pleased to introduce two Black Friday promotions for electrical engineers: a 20% discount on the EEP Pro Membership plan and a 20% discount on all video courses at the EEP Academy. Video... Read more

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