Practical notes distilled from SOREAS field experience and the standards we work to.
MEASURE, THEN DECIDE
Our guides come from measurements in the field.
- 14 Jul 2026
Read post →8 Common Mistakes in Factory Electrical Installations
Factory electrical installation mistakes: undersized feeders, poor labelling, wrong IP rating, missing lockout-tagout, and more, causes and fixes from SOREAS.
- 14 Jul 2026
Read post →What Is Protection Coordination (Selectivity)?
What is selectivity? How time-current curves are set so only the breaker nearest the fault trips, explained with a diagram.
- 13 Jul 2026
Read post →Choosing Cable Tray, Ladder or Conduit: Getting It Right
The difference between cable tray, ladder and conduit: fill ratio, load capacity and earthing. A short guide to choosing correctly.
- 13 Jul 2026
Read post →Factory Electrical Projects in an OIZ: What to Watch For
What to watch for in an OIZ factory electrical project: connection capacity, substation design, OIZ approval and common mistakes.
- 12 Jul 2026
Read post →How Is Cable Cross-Section Calculated? A Practical Guide
How to calculate cable cross-section: current capacity, derating factors, voltage drop and short-circuit withstand, with a diagram.
- 12 Jul 2026
Read post →New Machine Commissioning: The Electrical Checklist
Electrical checks before energising a new machine: feeder sizing, insulation, earthing, protection settings, labelling and function tests.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →Main Distribution Panel: The Right Capacity for Your Factory
How is main distribution panel capacity sized for Bursa factories? Load analysis, diversity factor and growth margin, a SOREAS panel manufacturing guide.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →Electrical Project Approval in Bursa: A Step-by-Step Process
How to get an electrical project approved in Bursa: OIZ and utility submission, required documents, the 8-step process and common rejections.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →Energy Efficiency Survey: How It Uncovers Real Savings
What an industrial energy efficiency survey measures, what the report contains, and how it reveals savings with a clear payback.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →Automation Retrofit for Older Machines: A Practical Guide
Machine automation retrofit Bursa: adding sensors, PLC, and metering to older machines, typical scope, challenges, and cost vs. full replacement.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →Time to Replace Your Old Panel: 6 Warning Signs
When is panel replacement needed for Bursa factories? Discoloration, repeated trips and non-compliant construction, 6 warning signs to watch for.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →Planning the Electrical Side of a Factory Relocation
Moving a factory? Plan power demand, transformer capacity, machine layout and a low-downtime cutover with this electrical checklist.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →When Do You Need a Harmonic Filter or Detuned Reactor?
Why do capacitors fail in plants with drives and UPS? How detuned reactors (7% / 14%) prevent resonance, explained with a diagram.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →HMI Panels and Operator Efficiency
HMI panel Bursa: what HMI panels give operators, good design principles, error reduction, and integration with PLC/SCADA.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →What Is a Short-Circuit Calculation and Why Is It Mandatory? An IEC 60909 Guide
Why a short-circuit calculation is mandatory: a worked 1600 kVA example, the IEC 60909 method and breaker selection, with a diagram.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →How to Size a Power Factor Correction Panel
How many kVAr do you need? Sizing a power factor correction panel from bill data: step count, reactors and over-compensation risk.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →Maintenance Practices That Extend Capacitor Life
Why do PFC capacitors fail early? Temperature, harmonics and contactor checks, early warning signs and a maintenance routine.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →Dry-Type or Oil-Immersed Transformer? A Comparative Selection Guide
Dry type transformer Bursa: which facilities need it? A IEC 60076-1 based comparison of fire safety, efficiency, noise and maintenance for transformer selection.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →What Is an MCC Panel? Motor Control Centers Explained
What an MCC panel (motor control center) is and does: compartments, withdrawable drawers, drives and starters, with a layout diagram.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →Metal-Clad vs. RMU Switchgear: Which One Should You Choose?
Metal-clad switchgear vs. RMU: insulation, breaker type, footprint, maintenance and expansion. With a side-by-side comparison diagram.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →Substation Audits in OIZs: What Gets Checked?
What an OIZ or utility substation audit checks in Bursa, documentation, measurements, common findings, and how to stay continuously audit-ready.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →Why Panel Testing and Labelling Should Never Be Skipped
Why should a panel test report be mandatory on every handover? Insulation resistance, functional testing and labelling standards, a SOREAS guide.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →What Is PLC Programming, and When Does Your Factory Need It?
PLC programming Bursa: what a PLC is, when to move beyond relay logic, typical use cases, and how integration into existing panels actually works.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →SCADA Installation: Monitoring Your Facility Remotely
SCADA installation Bursa: what SCADA adds on top of PLC, typical architecture, operational gains, and security considerations for remote access.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →How to Get an Electrical Conformity Report for Insurance
Why insurers in Bursa require an electrical conformity report, what it covers, and how a missing report can void a claim. SOREAS technical consultancy guide.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →Why Thermal Camera Inspection of Panels Is Critical
Thermal imaging finds loose connections and overheating in panels before they become fires. How often to inspect and what the report covers.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →Transformer Faults: The 7 Most Common Problems and Their Fixes
A transformer fault in Bursa should be caught early. The 7 most common transformer problems, overheating, oil contamination, bushing failure, with cause and fix.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →Periodic Substation Maintenance: The Checklist
What does substation maintenance in Bursa cover? A guide to thermal imaging, oil analysis, insulation testing, earthing checks and the YGIS connection.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →TS EN 61439-1: Why It's Critical in LV Panel Manufacturing
TS EN 61439-1 governs type testing, thermal performance, short-circuit withstand and IP rating for LV panels. A SOREAS compliance guide for Bursa facilities.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →Outsourced YGİS or an In-House Engineer: Which Should You Choose?
Outsourced operating responsibility vs. hiring an in-house responsible engineer: cost, continuity, and expertise tradeoffs for Bursa industrial facilities.
- 11 Jul 2026
Read post →How Is a YGİS Contract Structured? Scope and Process
What a YGİS contract should include: service scope, visit frequency, the factors that drive price, and what to watch for before signing.
- 10 Jul 2026
Read post →How Energy Monitoring Cuts Your Electricity Bill
What does energy monitoring reveal in a factory? Peak demand, reactive energy and idle loads, and how the data turns into a lower bill.
- 10 Jul 2026
Read post →Workplace Lighting & OHS: Why TS EN 12464-1 Matters
How many lux does a factory need? TS EN 12464-1 illuminance levels, what OHS inspections check, and how lighting is measured.
- 10 Jul 2026
Read post →How to Avoid Reactive-Power Penalties: The Hidden Cost on Your Bill
Reactive penalty on your bill? The 20% inductive and 15% capacitive limits, why they are exceeded, and how compensation fixes it.
- 10 Jul 2026
Read post →When Should Earthing Be Measured? OHS & Legal Obligations
How often should earthing be measured? Legal basis, measured values, what to do on non-conformity and the report. SOREAS, Bursa.
- 10 Jul 2026
Read post →Substation Setup in Bursa: From Design to Provisional Acceptance
Setting up a substation in Bursa: design, OIZ and utility approval, switchgear and transformer selection, installation and acceptance.
- 10 Jul 2026
Read post →MV Operating Responsibility (YGİS) in Bursa: A Complete Guide
Who needs MV operating responsibility (YGİS), what it covers and how the contract works. A guide for Bursa and its 17 OIZs.