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Learn how distribution transformers bridge medium-voltage feeders and end-use equipment, ensuring stable voltage through…

Learn how distribution transformers bridge medium-voltage feeders and end-use equipment, ensuring stable voltage through strategic placement,…

While Part 1 of this series showed what the IEC 61508 requires from power supplies to achieve functional safety, Part 2…

While Part 1 of this series showed what the IEC 61508 requires from power supplies to achieve functional safety, Part 2 provides insights into…

Learn about fault levels and short-circuit protection for medium-voltage distribution. We’ll examine current sources,…

Learn about fault levels and short-circuit protection for medium-voltage distribution. We’ll examine current sources, fault types, symmetrical…

Explore distribution topologies, from simple radial feeders to complex networks, and examine reliability metrics, common…

Explore distribution topologies, from simple radial feeders to complex networks, and examine reliability metrics, common causes of outages, and…

Learn the engineering challenges of ensuring transformer resilience and managing the shift to new ester and silicone oils…

Learn the engineering challenges of ensuring transformer resilience and managing the shift to new ester and silicone oils with advanced, PFAS-free…

Learn how modern substation commissioning extends beyond plant checks to verify SCADA, comms, cybersecurity, and data…

Learn how modern substation commissioning extends beyond plant checks to verify SCADA, comms, cybersecurity, and data integrity for safe operation…

Substation field testing ensures long-term reliability. It verifies instrument transformers , circuit breakers, and…

Substation field testing ensures long-term reliability. It verifies instrument transformers , circuit breakers, and protection relays against…

Learn how substation commissioning verifies design intent and system integration through FAT, SAT, cold…

Learn how substation commissioning verifies design intent and system integration through FAT, SAT, cold (pre-energization), and hot…

Because their generation fluctuates, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become essential for grid stability.…

Because their generation fluctuates, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become essential for grid stability. Grid-supporting BESS must…

The compact, convection-cooled power supplies target high-density industrial control and automation systems.

The compact, convection-cooled power supplies target high-density industrial control and automation systems.

Building integrated and modern systems enable resilient, efficient, and safer operations that…

Building integrated and modern systems enable resilient, efficient, and safer operations that…

Learn how smart substations use synchronized IoT devices compliant with key standards for high-fidelity data, enabling…

Learn how smart substations use synchronized IoT devices compliant with key standards for high-fidelity data, enabling real-time protection and…

In the final part of this series, we examine substation design practices for managing two critical issues: oil…

In the final part of this series, we examine substation design practices for managing two critical issues: oil containment and noise control.

Drone inspections can improve safety, cut costs, and deliver faster, data-rich assessments across power generation and…

Drone inspections can improve safety, cut costs, and deliver faster, data-rich assessments across power generation and transmission, transforming…

As we wrap up this series, this article outlines the purpose of substation grounding, the IEE Std 80 design, and…

As we wrap up this series, this article outlines the purpose of substation grounding, the IEE Std 80 design, and best-practice field testing.

Wildfire risk is rising for utilities. A control room-based, data-forward strategy using ADMS integration and real-time…

Wildfire risk is rising for utilities. A control room-based, data-forward strategy using ADMS integration and real-time data allows for precise,…

Researchers used a simulation to map out the liquid electrolytes that could create safer, better-performing sodium-ion batteries.

Researchers used a simulation to map out the liquid electrolytes that could create safer, better-performing sodium-ion batteries.

Here, we provide an overview of common substation busbar configurations—Single Bus, Main and Transfer, Double…

Here, we provide an overview of common substation busbar configurations—Single Bus, Main and Transfer, Double Breaker/Double Bus, Ring Bus/Ring…

This article explains the role of substation isolators, covering their purpose in visible isolation and safe operating…

This article explains the role of substation isolators, covering their purpose in visible isolation and safe operating sequences with breakers and…