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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,…

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…

Overhead vs. underground power distribution: Learn the cost, reliability, and design trade-offs for medium voltage power…

Overhead vs. underground power distribution: Learn the cost, reliability, and design trade-offs for medium voltage power systems across urban,…

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 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 multiphysics-based digital twins are increasingly used to capture interactions in electrification applications,…

Learn how multiphysics-based digital twins are increasingly used to capture interactions in electrification applications, enabling more accurate…

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.

Explore electro-thermal cooling design and reliability validation for high-voltage SiC and IGBT power modules.

Explore electro-thermal cooling design and reliability validation for high-voltage SiC and IGBT power modules.

In substations, the DC system is critical for protection, control, and SCADA during AC loss. Learn about the relevant…

In substations, the DC system is critical for protection, control, and SCADA during AC loss. Learn about the relevant IEEE standards, choosing the…

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…

Here, in Part 2, we examine insulation coordination and Basic Insulation Level (BIL) in high-voltage systems for…

Here, in Part 2, we examine insulation coordination and Basic Insulation Level (BIL) in high-voltage systems for reliability against transient…

In this article, we explore high-voltage insulation coordination, focusing on the nature of overvoltages, standardized…

In this article, we explore high-voltage insulation coordination, focusing on the nature of overvoltages, standardized impulse and withstand…

In this article, we will examine power transfer and angle stability. This is the final article in a 3-part series on long…

In this article, we will examine power transfer and angle stability. This is the final article in a 3-part series on long transmission line behavior.

In this article, we will examine wave propagation effects. This is the second article of a 3-part series on long…

In this article, we will examine wave propagation effects. This is the second article of a 3-part series on long transmission line behavior.

In this article, we will examine surge impedance loading and voltage profiles. This is the first article of a 3-part…

In this article, we will examine surge impedance loading and voltage profiles. This is the first article of a 3-part series on long transmission…

This second article in the series applies our knowledge about power system modeling to medium and long transmission lines.

This second article in the series applies our knowledge about power system modeling to medium and long transmission lines.

This article series explores the modeling of short, medium, and long transmission lines for reliable simulation of power…

This article series explores the modeling of short, medium, and long transmission lines for reliable simulation of power flow, voltage behavior,…