Category Archives: Utilities

The Benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Power

Published by Andreas Berthou, EE Power – Technical Articles: The Benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Power, October 19, 2020 This article highlights ABB as HVDC has emerged as a viable complement to AC power transmission, with the ability to connect asynchronous AC grids and allow power transmission across long distances with minimal losses. For theContinue reading “The Benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Power”

Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems, October 16, 2021. Electrical power used in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings is typically generated by a utility at a central point and transmitted and distributed to where it is required through the utility power transmission and distribution system. A utilityContinue reading “Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems”

Electrical System

Published by Bureau of Energy Efficiency Syllabus Electrical system: Electricity billing, Electrical load management and maximum demand control, Power factor improvement and its benefit, Selection and location of capacitors, Performance assessment of PF capacitors, Distribution and transformer losses. 1.1 Introduction to Electric Power Supply Systems Electric power supply system in a country comprises of generatingContinue reading “Electrical System”

Energy Efficient Distribution Transformers

Published by Mariusz NAJGEBAUER, Krzysztof CHWASTEK, Jan SZCZYGŁOWSKI,Institute of Power Engineering, Częstochowa University of Technology Abstract. The paper presented the possibilities of improvement in properties of electric distribution transformers through the use of new soft magnetic materials, mainly amorphous alloys, as transformer cores. The properties of amorphous were compared to conventional electrical steel sheets. EconomicContinue reading “Energy Efficient Distribution Transformers”

Stolen Electricity or Gas Meter?

Published by CallMePower | Selectra LLC Has your electricity or gas meter been stolen? Find out here what to do if your meter has been snitched. Why are meters stolen? Electric meters contain electronic components which can be sold on the black market. Copper, an expensive metal with high conductivity, is usually present in electricityContinue reading “Stolen Electricity or Gas Meter?”

High Voltage Test Transformers, Construction, Design and Their Application in HV Testing System

Published by Bogdan TUŁODZIECKI, Electric Apparatuses Factory Zwarpol Ltd. in Warsaw Abstract. In this article were described the most frequently used constructions of high voltage test transformers. There were presented defects, advantages and application of describing constructions. There were described how to design high voltage test transformers and what is important during their design. OnContinue reading “High Voltage Test Transformers, Construction, Design and Their Application in HV Testing System”

2017 Opportunities and Challenges… A View From PJM Interconnection

Published by Craig Glazer, Vice President-Federal Government Policy, PJM Interconnection. WIRES University, Congressional Briefing, Date: February 16, 2017. Presented by WIRES – a national coalition of entities dedicated to investment in a strong, well-planned and environmentally beneficial electricity high voltage transmission system in the US.

Transmission 101: The Fundamentals of High Voltage Transmission

Published by Adriann (Andee) McCoy, Vice President, Western Region, Smart WiresEmail: Andee@smartwires.comDate: February 16, 2017 Presented by WIRES – a national coalition of entities dedicated to investment in a strong, well-planned and environmentally beneficial electricity high voltage transmission system in the US.