Latest Transmission & Distribution Technical Articles

This article discusses trends in AI-assisted smart substations, including sensor density, autonomous and self-healing…

This article discusses trends in AI-assisted smart substations, including sensor density, autonomous and self-healing networks, and inverter-based…

While the first three parts in this article series detailed military and avionic standards and front-end solutions, this…

While the first three parts in this article series detailed military and avionic standards and front-end solutions, this last Part 4 delves into…

Learn how smart substations can leverage IEC 61850 and CIM for data flow. Advanced analytics and machine learning (ML)…

Learn how smart substations can leverage IEC 61850 and CIM for data flow. Advanced analytics and machine learning (ML) can turn high-res data into…

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

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

This article focuses on practical implementation details for communications and data integration in smart substations and…

This article focuses on practical implementation details for communications and data integration in smart substations and reviews predictive…

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…

Digitalization replaces conventional substations with smart, standards-based systems to address modern grid demands…

Digitalization replaces conventional substations with smart, standards-based systems to address modern grid demands through interoperability,…

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.

This article explains how a substation’s physical layout must integrate safety clearances, grounding, and thermal management.

This article explains how a substation’s physical layout must integrate safety clearances, grounding, and thermal management.

This article explores the various functions of switching and converter substations, including network reconfiguration,…

This article explores the various functions of switching and converter substations, including network reconfiguration, fault isolation, and AC/DC…

In this new article series, we look at substation design and layout planning, starting here with early stage choices and…

In this new article series, we look at substation design and layout planning, starting here with early stage choices and physical layout.

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.

Learn how modern substation integration merges protection and SCADA over digital networks and requires security and…

Learn how modern substation integration merges protection and SCADA over digital networks and requires security and human-centered HMIs for grid…

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…

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…

This article explores the crucial role of circuit breakers in substations, covering their fundamental functions,…

This article explores the crucial role of circuit breakers in substations, covering their fundamental functions, interruption processes, and the…

This article explores the essential role of instrument transformers (CTs and VTs) in substations, their construction,…

This article explores the essential role of instrument transformers (CTs and VTs) in substations, their construction, accuracy factors, and safety…

This article explores the role of power transformers in substations, highlighting their design, configurations, cooling…

This article explores the role of power transformers in substations, highlighting their design, configurations, cooling methods, tap-changing…