Latest Load Management Technical Articles

This article connects primary distribution to feeder upgrades (FLISR, right-sizing, DER/DCFC siting) for safety, quality,…

This article connects primary distribution to feeder upgrades (FLISR, right-sizing, DER/DCFC siting) for safety, quality, and restoration.

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…

This overview develops distribution’s role within the power system hierarchy, its functional objectives and…

This overview develops distribution’s role within the power system hierarchy, its functional objectives and constraints, and the common voltage…

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 examines the functions of four different types of substations within the electrical grid: step-up,…

This article examines the functions of four different types of substations within the electrical grid: step-up, step-down, transmission, and…

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,…

Learn how to determine the minimum capacitor per submodule to control voltage ripple and ensure long-term energy…

Learn how to determine the minimum capacitor per submodule to control voltage ripple and ensure long-term energy stability in 10-100 kV modular…

Learn about the role of Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) in enhancing power system efficiency, stability, and…

Learn about the role of Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) in enhancing power system efficiency, stability, and controllability. We’ll look…

This article provides an overview of transmission line towers, covering their structural designs, functional…

This article provides an overview of transmission line towers, covering their structural designs, functional classifications, mechanical loading…

In this article we dive deeper into the Ferranti Effect examining operational challenges under light-load conditions. We…

In this article we dive deeper into the Ferranti Effect examining operational challenges under light-load conditions. We also look at key…

This article introduces you to the Ferranti Effect and its impact on voltage regulation in long-distance high-voltage AC…

This article introduces you to the Ferranti Effect and its impact on voltage regulation in long-distance high-voltage AC transmission lines,…