Published by Dranetz Technologies, Inc. Website: Dranetz.com For controlled environment agriculture (CEA) operations, temperature, humidity, airflow, lighting, and CO₂ must stay within narrow limits 24/7 to foster growing conditions for high-value crops. When power quality deteriorates, environmental systems can go off-spec, putting these crops at risk. When HVAC and VFDs began failing unexpectedly, New Jersey CEAContinue reading “Power Quality Lessons from an Controlled Environment Agriculture Facility”
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Simulated Blockchain-Enabled Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading in Marketplace
Published by Saheed Lekan GBADAMOSI1,2, Nnamdi I. NWULU1, Center for Cyber Physical Food, Energy and Water Systems, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, South Africa (1), Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bowen University Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria (2)ORCID: 0000-0001-7398-813 Abstract. This study examines the use of Ethereum-based smart contracts to facilitate peer-to-peer energy tradingContinue reading “Simulated Blockchain-Enabled Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading in Marketplace”
Multicore Underground Power Line Health Monitoring using Optical Fiber Bragg Grating
Published by M Hazwan WAHAB1,2, Mohammad Syuhaimi AB RAHMAN2, Ahmad Asrul IBRAHIM2, A H AHMAD ABAS1,2, Norhidayah AHMAD1,2, Quest International University (1), University Kebangsaan Malaysia (2) Abstract. Fiber Bragg grating (FBG) is a relatively novel method used for network health monitoring that has a number of advantages including high accuracy, multiplexing, electromagnetic interference resistance andContinue reading “Multicore Underground Power Line Health Monitoring using Optical Fiber Bragg Grating”
Switching Processes Occurring In Electrical Networks 10-35 kV
Published by 1. Ilham RAHIMLI1, 2. Aliashraf BAKHTIYAROV2, 3. Gulshan ABDULLAYEVA3, 4. Sona RZAYEVA4, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (1, 2, 3, 4)ORCID: 1. 0009-0006-1976-4475; 3. 0000-0003-0168-9623; 4.0009.0006.6439.5699 Abstract. Due to the fact that high-voltage equipment solutions involve large capital investments, they are very important areas based on the scientific, technical and applied sectors.Continue reading “Switching Processes Occurring In Electrical Networks 10-35 kV”
Power Quality Inc. is Proud to Exhibit at the EPRI Power Quality Applications (PQA) Conference and Exhibition 2026!
Intelligent Power Quality for a Changing Grid: June 2-3, 2026, Charlotte, North Carolina, EPRI Charlotte Office & Conference Center, 1300 West W. T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28262, US Join us June 2–3 in Charlotte, NC to connect with power quality professionals focused on real‑world solutions. We provide power quality consulting, engineering services, training, and specialized tools to helpContinue reading “Power Quality Inc. is Proud to Exhibit at the EPRI Power Quality Applications (PQA) Conference and Exhibition 2026!”
What Makes a Power Quality Problem Worth Solving?
Published by Dranetz Technologies, Inc. Tech Tip: What Makes a Power Quality Problem Worth Solving?, Website: Dranetz.com Most power quality events won’t shut you down. But when they do, they cost more than just a headache. The challenge isn’t detecting power quality problems. That’s the easy part. The real question is: Do those issues actually matter to your operation? AContinue reading “What Makes a Power Quality Problem Worth Solving?”
Power Quality Standards: What You Need to Know
Published by Dranetz Technologies, Inc. Tech Tip: Power Quality Standards: What You Need to Know, Website: Dranetz.com If you’ve ever connected two different power quality meters to the same circuit and gotten different results, you’re not alone. It’s an age-old issue in power quality monitoring. And when it happens, the obvious question is: which reading should youContinue reading “Power Quality Standards: What You Need to Know”
A VECM Analysis of the Impact of Economic Growth and Investment on Electricity Consumption in Indonesia
Published by Andi Abdul Halik LATEKO1, Yusri Syam AKIL2, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (1), Hasanuddin University (2) ORCID: 1. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9002-131X Abstract. This paper employs a Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) analysis to investigate the influence of economic growth (GDP) and investment (FDI) on electricity consumption (EPC) in Indonesia. By examining annual data from 1971-2019, the studyContinue reading “A VECM Analysis of the Impact of Economic Growth and Investment on Electricity Consumption in Indonesia”
Increasing the Impulse Electrical Strength of Winding Insulationof High-Voltage Transformers
Published by Elbrus AHMEDOV1, Nadir ALİYEV2, Seymur SADIQOV3,Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (1, 2) ORCID: 1. 0000-0003-3348-7946; 2. 0009-0001-3165-1493 Abstract. The present article delves into strategies aimed at augmenting the impulse electrical strength of the insulation in high-voltage transformer windings. The research focal point centers on an authentically produced autotransformer boasting a 330 kVContinue reading “Increasing the Impulse Electrical Strength of Winding Insulationof High-Voltage Transformers”
Design of a Protection System for Distributed Energy Sources in Distribution Grids
Published by 1. Róbert Štefko1, 2. Michal Kolcun1, 3. Marek Bobček1, 4. Damian Mazur2 , 5. Bogdan Kwiatkowski2, Technical University of Košice (1), Rzeszow University of Technology (2) ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-2477-4559, 2. 0000-0002-8041-9076, 3. 0009-0004-1912-211X; 4. 0000-0002-3247-5903, 5. 0000-0001-5287-2191 Abstract. The continuous rise in electricity consumption and the integration of renewable energy sources into distributionContinue reading “Design of a Protection System for Distributed Energy Sources in Distribution Grids”
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