Practical notes distilled from SOREAS field experience and the standards we work to.
- 14 Jul 2026Read 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 2026Read post →
What Is Protection Coordination (Selectivity)?
What is protection coordination (selectivity) and how is it achieved? Time and current grading, the short-circuit calculation link, and the cost of poor coordination — a SOREAS guide.
- 13 Jul 2026Read post →
Choosing Cable Tray, Ladder or Conduit: Getting It Right
Cable tray Bursa: selection criteria for tray, ladder and conduit, fill ratio, power/control/signal separation, and common installation mistakes in industrial plants.
- 13 Jul 2026Read post →
Factory Electrical Projects in an OIZ: What to Watch For
What should you watch for in an OIZ electrical project beyond general regulation? OIZ technical specifications and MV network coordination — a SOREAS guide for Bursa's OIZs.
- 12 Jul 2026Read post →
How Is Cable Cross-Section Calculated? A Practical Guide
How is cable cross-section sizing done correctly? Current-carrying capacity, derating factors, and the 5% voltage-drop rule — a SOREAS guide for Bursa industrial facilities.
- 12 Jul 2026Read post →
New Machine Commissioning: The Electrical Checklist
Electrical commissioning checklist for a new machine: feeder sizing, insulation testing, protection settings, labelling, and operator handover. A SOREAS guide for Bursa.
- 11 Jul 2026Read 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 2026Read post →
Electrical Project Approval in Bursa: A Step-by-Step Process
How do you get electrical project approval in Bursa? The OIZ and utility approval process, required documents, common delay causes, and how to shorten the timeline — a SOREAS guide.
- 11 Jul 2026Read post →
Energy Efficiency Survey: How It Uncovers Real Savings
An energy efficiency survey in Bursa reveals hidden losses, inefficient equipment and real savings opportunities in industrial facilities. SOREAS engineering guide.
- 11 Jul 2026Read 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 2026Read 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 2026Read post →
Planning the Electrical Side of a Factory Relocation
How to plan a factory relocation's electrical installation: dismantling sequence, panel and cable transport, minimizing downtime, and re-commissioning. A SOREAS guide for Bursa.
- 11 Jul 2026Read post →
When Do You Need a Harmonic Filter or Detuned Reactor?
What harmonic distortion is, its sources, and when a detuned reactor is enough versus when a harmonic filter Bursa facilities need. A SOREAS engineering guide.
- 11 Jul 2026Read 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 2026Read post →
What Is a Short-Circuit Calculation and Why Is It Mandatory? An IEC 60909 Guide
What is a short-circuit calculation, how is it performed, and why is it mandatory for nearly every MV/HV facility? The IEC 60909-0:2016 method, calculation steps, and common mistakes — a SOREAS guide.
- 11 Jul 2026Read post →
How to Size a Power Factor Correction Panel
A practical guide to power factor correction panel sizing: kVAr calculation, step count philosophy, relay C/k tuning, and over/under-compensation risks in Bursa.
- 11 Jul 2026Read post →
Maintenance Practices That Extend Capacitor Life
How proper compensation maintenance extends capacitor life: heat, harmonic and voltage effects, a periodic inspection routine, and early failure signs in Bursa.
- 11 Jul 2026Read 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 2026Read post →
What Is an MCC Panel? Motor Control Centers Explained
How MCC panels centralize motor control in Bursa factories. Components, form selection and maintenance needs — a SOREAS engineering guide.
- 11 Jul 2026Read post →
Metal-Clad vs. RMU Switchgear: Which One Should You Choose?
RMU switchgear in Bursa: which facilities need it, and how does it differ from metal-clad? A comparison of compartmentalization, SF6/vacuum, footprint and cost.
- 11 Jul 2026Read 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 2026Read 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 2026Read 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 2026Read 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 2026Read 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 2026Read post →
Why Thermal Camera Inspection of Panels Is Critical
Thermal camera measurement in Bursa catches loose connections, overloaded circuits and failing components before fire or outage. SOREAS technical consultancy guide.
- 11 Jul 2026Read 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 2026Read 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 2026Read 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 2026Read 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 2026Read post →
How Is a YGİS Contract Structured? Scope and Process
What a YGİS contract should cover, the factors that shape its scope and pricing, the clauses it must contain, and the red flags to watch for — a Bursa engineering guide.
- 10 Jul 2026Read post →
How Energy Monitoring Cuts Your Electricity Bill
What industrial energy monitoring is, the losses it reveals, how it's installed, and how it lowers your bill. A SOREAS automation & energy-efficiency guide for Bursa.
- 10 Jul 2026Read post →
Workplace Lighting & OHS: Why TS EN 12464-1 Matters
Inadequate workplace lighting hurts both productivity and safety. TS EN 12464-1:2021 requirements, how it's measured, and LED conversion — a SOREAS guide for Bursa.
- 10 Jul 2026Read post →
How to Avoid Reactive-Power Penalties: The Hidden Cost on Your Bill
What the reactive penalty on your electricity bill is, how the 20%/15% limits work, and how the right compensation eliminates it. A SOREAS guide for Bursa.
- 10 Jul 2026Read post →
When Should Earthing Be Measured? OHS & Legal Obligations
Why earthing measurement is mandatory at workplaces, how often it's done, which methods are used, and who issues the report. A SOREAS technical-consultancy guide for Bursa.
- 10 Jul 2026Read post →
Substation Setup in Bursa: From Design to Provisional Acceptance
Steps to build a factory substation in an OIZ: power & transformer selection, MV switchgear, short-circuit calculation, installation and provisional acceptance. A SOREAS guide for Bursa.
- 10 Jul 2026Read post →
MV Operating Responsibility (YGİS) in Bursa: A Complete Guide
Why MV operating responsibility (YGİS) is legally required for facilities with their own substation in Bursa, what it covers, how the process works, and what to look for when choosing one.