Latest Utilities Technical Articles

Read on to learn more about what a fuel cell emulator is and how it works.

Read on to learn more about what a fuel cell emulator is and how it works.

Take a deep dive into the workings of various drives as part of the power transmission process.

Take a deep dive into the workings of various drives as part of the power transmission process.

Learn how to calculate branch circuits, feeders, and service in a one-family dwelling.

Learn how to calculate branch circuits, feeders, and service in a one-family dwelling.

The evolution of high-density power converters brings harsher constraints to the converters introducing technical issues…

The evolution of high-density power converters brings harsher constraints to the converters introducing technical issues for bus bar designers.…

Various frequency converters for pumps and compressors are used in the petrochemical industry for extracting and…

Various frequency converters for pumps and compressors are used in the petrochemical industry for extracting and producing oil and gas, which leads…

Global digital transformation is well underway, driven by artificial intelligence, a rapidly maturing 5G wireless network…

Global digital transformation is well underway, driven by artificial intelligence, a rapidly maturing 5G wireless network and Internet of Things…

Demonstrating the design of a bi-directional DC-DC converter for automotive 48 V power distribution, showing how GaN…

Demonstrating the design of a bi-directional DC-DC converter for automotive 48 V power distribution, showing how GaN technology is a powerful…

Learn about the applications of WBG based semiconductor devices specifically in automotive applications.

Learn about the applications of WBG based semiconductor devices specifically in automotive applications.

Electrical power used in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings is typically generated by a utility at a…

Electrical power used in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings is typically generated by a utility at a central point and transmitted…

The power utilities business is changing globally. Where once the main providers of electrical power were coal, gas, oil…

The power utilities business is changing globally. Where once the main providers of electrical power were coal, gas, oil or even nuclear power…

Learn about basic logic gates that can be combined to implement any Boolean expression.

Learn about basic logic gates that can be combined to implement any Boolean expression.

Read on to learn about the benefits of transitioning to IoT-based smart grid technology and its effect on energy usage.

Read on to learn about the benefits of transitioning to IoT-based smart grid technology and its effect on energy usage.

Read on to learn more about the requirements for using IoT in smart grid and the challenges of applying IoT in smart grid.

Read on to learn more about the requirements for using IoT in smart grid and the challenges of applying IoT in smart grid.

Block diagrams are a natural way to model and simulate closed-loop controls. Before digital controls can be used in a…

Block diagrams are a natural way to model and simulate closed-loop controls. Before digital controls can be used in a power electronics…

This article explains the integration needed to connect smart grids with the internet of things.

This article explains the integration needed to connect smart grids with the internet of things.

Harmonics can cause transformers to fail, motors to burn out, circuit breakers to trip (nuisance tripping), and neutral…

Harmonics can cause transformers to fail, motors to burn out, circuit breakers to trip (nuisance tripping), and neutral conductors and other parts…

There are many versions of backup power systems. This article will discuss the various types of PV power backup systems…

There are many versions of backup power systems. This article will discuss the various types of PV power backup systems and how they are utilized.

In this article, we’ll learn about microgrids, their operations, and applications in electrical utilities and various…

In this article, we’ll learn about microgrids, their operations, and applications in electrical utilities and various organizations.

There are several ways to reduce the problems of harmonics in a circuit or power distribution system. A K-rated…

There are several ways to reduce the problems of harmonics in a circuit or power distribution system. A K-rated transformer is designed to…