Published by 1. Marwan R. Abed, 2. Oday A. Ahmed, 3. Ghassan A. Bilal, University of Technology Iraq, Baghdad, ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-1257-2810; 2. 0000-0001-7214-3412; 3. 0000-0002-5090-103X Abstract. When implementing a DC distribution network, it is much easier to integrate distributed energy sources than it is with an ac grid. Furthermore, the efficiency and reliability ofContinue reading “Protection of DC Microgrid using ΔCB”
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Thickness Measurement System for Testing the Condition of Protective Layers of Power Equipment
Published by Paweł PTAK1, Tomasz PRAUZNER2, Henryk NOGA3, Piotr MIGO3, Agnieszka Gajewska3, Politechnika Częstochowska, Katedra Automatyki, Elektrotechniki i Optoelektroniki (1), Uniwersytet Jana Długosza w Częstochowie, Katedra Pedagogiki (2), Uniwersytet Pedagogiczny w Krakowie, Instytut Nauk Technicznych (3) Abstract. The paper presents a study on an electromagnetic inductive sensor for detecting and locating faults in protective coatings.Continue reading “Thickness Measurement System for Testing the Condition of Protective Layers of Power Equipment”
Overloaded Service
Published by Dranetz Technologies, Inc., Case Study A busy trading floor was experiencing difficulties with their six air handling units, which were fed from a single 480V, 400-amp service. The units were malfunctioning, stalling and at times were unable to start, causing the temperature in the control room to rise to unacceptable levels. A Dranetz Power PlatformContinue reading “Overloaded Service”
400Hz Monitoring – Aviation Applications
Published by Dranetz Technologies, Inc., Application Note INTRODUCTION Most of the world distributes power at 50Hz or 60Hz. However, there are certain specialized applications that distribute power at other frequencies. Applications such as aviation, naval, and others distribute power at 400Hz to improve system efficiencies. 400Hz applications can be a challenge for the end user since mostContinue reading “400Hz Monitoring – Aviation Applications”
Localizing Faults in Power Transmission Line with Applying Signals of Directional Elements at Both Line Ends
Published by 1. Justyna HERLENDER, 2. Jan IŻYKOWSKI, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Electrical Power Engineering Professor emeritus. ORCID 1. 0000-0002-9469-4546; 2. 0000-0002-1048-551 Abstract. This paper presents the algorithm intended for localizing faults in a power transmission line for an inspection-repair purpose. Its innovative element is that aContinue reading “Localizing Faults in Power Transmission Line with Applying Signals of Directional Elements at Both Line Ends”
Fiber Optic Technology for Pressure Measurements in High Voltage Switchgear
Published by 1. Damian KOSTYŁA1, 2. Paweł WĘGIEREK1, 3. Michał LECH1,Lublin University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (1)ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-9012-0158; 2. 0000-0002-0812-3414; 3. 0000-0002-4732-2459 Abstract. The paper presents a review of traditional and fiber optic methods dedicated to pressure measurement in the context of ongoing research work on the development ofContinue reading “Fiber Optic Technology for Pressure Measurements in High Voltage Switchgear”
What Caused the Big Blackout in Spain and Portugal?
Published by Unipower AB, Metallgatan 4C, 44132 Alingsås, Sweden. Email: info@unipower.se On 28 April 2025, at 12:33 CET, the power systems of Spain and Portugal experienced a total blackout. Investigation is still in progress. Above and below is 30 minutes of high-resolution waveform data we could extract from a meter in the Portuguese grid. We couldContinue reading “What Caused the Big Blackout in Spain and Portugal?”
High impedance Fault Detection in Low Voltage Overhead Distribution based Wavelet and Harmonic Indices
Published by Enaam ALBANNA1, Alya H. AL-RIFAIE2, Ahmed A. Abdullah AL-KARAKCHI3, Northern Technical University (1,2,3) ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-3974-0116; 2. 0000-0002-7978-2193; 3. 0000-0003-1151-3015; Abstract. High-impedance fault HIF occurs when an energized conductor makes contact with a surface with a high impedance. Conventional overcurrent protection cannot detect this fault due to the low fault current, and thereContinue reading “High impedance Fault Detection in Low Voltage Overhead Distribution based Wavelet and Harmonic Indices”
Communication Research of Protective Relays for Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks
Published by 1. Róbert Štefko1, Zsolt Čonka1, Michal Kolcun, 2. Viktor Jurák2, 3. Judith Pálfi3, Technical University of Košice (1), Brno University of Technology (2), Óbuda University (3) ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-2477-4559, 0000-0001-6620-4354, 0000-0002-8041-9076; 2. 0000-0002-6832-7654 Abstract. The penetration of renewable energy sources into the electricity distribution network causes changes in power flows, making conventional protectionContinue reading “Communication Research of Protective Relays for Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks”
Presentation Harmonics Distortion of Power Waveforms Signals
Published by Małgorzata ZYGARLICKA1, Jarosław ZYGARLICKI2, Politechnika Opolska, Instytut Automatyki i Informatyki (1) Politechnika Opolska, Instytut Elektroenergetyki i Energii Odnawialnej (2) Abstract. The paper presents a new proposal for the presentation of the harmonic distortion of the power signals. The proposed method uses a simplified method of harmonic analysis – five ordinates method by whichContinue reading “Presentation Harmonics Distortion of Power Waveforms Signals”
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