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.

Distribution System Transient Measurement Data Evaluation

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Distribution System Transient Measurement Data Evaluation, Document ID: PQS1012, Date: October 15, 2010. Abstract: This case study presents a utility distribution system transient measurement data analysis. The distribution system included a number of feeders that supplied a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The causes of theContinue reading “Distribution System Transient Measurement Data Evaluation”

Smart Meter and Cost Experiment

Published by Mehmet Sait CENGİZ1University of Yüzüncü Yıl (1) Abstract. System that all stakeholders compound the activities (production, transmission, distribution, sale, consumption) to product and to consume quality, constant, reliable and economic electric energy is called Smart Grid (SG) in electric. SG, which its most important component smart meter (Smart Metering-SM), are advanced energy meteringContinue reading “Smart Meter and Cost Experiment”

Distribution Feeder Wind Turbine Generator Analysis

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Distribution Feeder Wind Turbine Generator Analysis, Document ID: PQS1206, Date: January 26, 2012. Abstract: This case study presents a distribution feeder wind turbine generator analysis. The investigation included several potential causes of turbine and feeder overcurrents and overvoltages, including wind speed variations, cut-out and cut-in switching operations, groundContinue reading “Distribution Feeder Wind Turbine Generator Analysis”

Voltage Sag Study for a Distribution System Customer

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Voltage Sag Study for a Distribution System Customer, Document ID: PQS0308, Date: February 4, 2003. Abstract: Voltage variations, such as voltage sags and momentary interruptions are two of the most important power quality concerns for customers. Customers understand that interruptions cannot be completely prevented on the power system.Continue reading “Voltage Sag Study for a Distribution System Customer”

Distribution Feeder Voltage Sag Evaluation

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Distribution Feeder Voltage Sag Evaluation, Document ID: PQS0905, Date: October 15, 2009. Abstract: This case study shows the results for simulations completed to evaluate the impact of a distribution feeder fault on the operation of a customer adjustable-speed drive during the resulting voltage sag and momentary interruption. TheContinue reading “Distribution Feeder Voltage Sag Evaluation”

A guide: Nuclear power in Ukraine

Published by World Nuclear News (WNN), 24th February 2022.Website: world-nuclear-news.org With the attention of the world focused on events in Ukraine, one of the questions people are asking is about the country’s nuclear power industry. Here is a brief overview. How big is Ukraine’s nuclear power industry? Ukraine is heavily dependent on nuclear energy, withContinue reading “A guide: Nuclear power in Ukraine”

Solving and Mitigating Electrical Power Problems

Published by CEA Technologies Inc. (CEATI), POWER QUALITY Energy Efficiency Reference Guide, Chapter 4 – Solving and Mitigating Electrical Power Problems. 4.1 Identifying the Root Cause and Assessing Symptoms Power quality technologists employ technical instrumentation. This instrumentation can range from simple digital multi-metering through to sophisticated waveform analysis instruments. True power quality monitoring requires full-timeContinue reading “Solving and Mitigating Electrical Power Problems”