Latest Transmission Lines Technical Articles

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,…

This article discusses primary distribution system transport of medium-voltage power from substations via feeders to…

This article discusses primary distribution system transport of medium-voltage power from substations via feeders to local transformers to ensure…

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.

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.

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…

In the final part of this article series, we examine key field testing and online monitoring techniques for high-voltage…

In the final part of this article series, we examine key field testing and online monitoring techniques for high-voltage insulation systems.

In this article, learn methods for mitigating lightning- and switching-induced overvoltages in high-voltage networks…

In this article, learn methods for mitigating lightning- and switching-induced overvoltages in high-voltage networks through surge arresters,…

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…

This article explores the design of bundled conductors for high-voltage transmission lines, highlighting their electrical…

This article explores the design of bundled conductors for high-voltage transmission lines, highlighting their electrical and mechanical advantages.

Learn how to optimize and design a reliable insulation framework for an HVDC network, focusing on aspects like insulation…

Learn how to optimize and design a reliable insulation framework for an HVDC network, focusing on aspects like insulation clearance, voltage surge…

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.