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Siemens Integrates With Samotics for Distribution Equipment Monitoring

Siemens Integrates With Samotics for Distribution Equipment Monitoring

Samotics’ electrical signature analysis platform is available in Siemens’ NXpower Monitor software for energy distribution equipment. 


News Apr 23, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
BESS Sizing and Placement in a Distribution Network

BESS Sizing and Placement in a Distribution Network

This article examines methods for sizing and placing battery energy storage systems in a distribution network.


Isolated Flying Capacitor Multilevel Converter Basics

Isolated Flying Capacitor Multilevel Converter Basics

Learn about the basics, design, and characteristics of isolated flying capacitor multilevel converters in this first article in a four-part series.


Industry-first 1200V SiC FET Offers Higher Power Density

Industry-first 1200V SiC FET Offers Higher Power Density

Diodes Incorporated has expanded its silicon carbide product portfolio with the first-ever 1200 V SiC MOSFET in a TO247-4 package.


new products Apr 14, 2023 by Mike Falter
Understanding Advances in Transmission and Distribution

Understanding Advances in Transmission and Distribution

Here is an in-depth look at power transmission and distribution systems and the components that help optimize them, such as converters, machine…


Understanding Alternating Voltage Generation

Understanding Alternating Voltage Generation

The generation of alternating voltage is a fundamental concept in electrical engineering that involves the production of an electrical signal that…


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 14

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 14

Learn about the rules for installing grounding electrode conductors.


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 13

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 13

Learn about the rules for auxiliary, common, and lightning protection electrodes and the materials permitted for grounding electrode conductors.


Understanding RC Circuit Operation and Time Constant

Understanding RC Circuit Operation and Time Constant

An RC circuit is an electrical circuit consisting of a resistor (R) and a capacitor (C) connected in series or parallel. The behavior of an RC…


Maximizing Class E Dual-frequency Resonant Boost Converter Efficiency

Maximizing Class E Dual-frequency Resonant Boost Converter Efficiency

Discover how class E dual-frequency resonant boost converters can improve your power system efficiency. Explore advantages, disadvantages, and…


Increasing Transmission and Distribution Efficiency for Decarbonization

Increasing Transmission and Distribution Efficiency for Decarbonization

A study from Carnegie Mellon considers the effects of increasing efficiency in electricity delivery to ease the renewable energy transition.


The Woman Behind the Clarke Calculator

The Woman Behind the Clarke Calculator

Edith Clarke accomplished many firsts as a female electrical engineer. Her work consistently simplified challenging calculations used to solve…


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 12

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 12

Learn about the rules for installing grounding electrode systems.


Subsea Transmission Link to Propel UK and France to Zero-carbon Economy

Subsea Transmission Link to Propel UK and France to Zero-carbon Economy

The UK High Court supports the development of the UK-France Aquind Interconnector, a subsea transmission link capable of delivering up to 17…


News Mar 09, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Zenobe Delivers Battery Storage Services to Secure European Transmission Grid

Zenobe Delivers Battery Storage Services to Secure European Transmission Grid

Zenobē recently reached a battery storage milestone making its 100-megawatt transmission-connected battery operational in England. 


News Mar 08, 2023 by Shannon Flynn
National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 11

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 11

Learn about grounding electrode systems and conductors.


Recycling Transmission Lines With Aluminum Separators

Recycling Transmission Lines With Aluminum Separators

Australian transmission operator Transgrid has deployed a new system from Germany-based Zeck to recycle aluminum from transmission line conductors. 


News Mar 06, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
GaN Transistors Improve Switching Efficiencies

GaN Transistors Improve Switching Efficiencies

Power electronics have evolved rapidly in recent decades primarily due to increasingly fast semiconductor switches, which make it possible to…


Immersed, Integrated Aircraft Fuel Cell System Converter

Immersed, Integrated Aircraft Fuel Cell System Converter

Integrated systems typically use several independent subsystems from different manufacturers connected to each other. To improve power density,…


Generating Energy From Moving Trains Supports Smart Rail Infrastructure

Generating Energy From Moving Trains Supports Smart Rail Infrastructure

This article explores the latest research surrounding electricity generation to develop a safer smart rail infrastructure.


News Feb 09, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida