An algorithmic approach to space optimized design of modular switchboards

Modular Switchboards are used for electrical power distribution in industrial and commercial locations. It is often important to know the dimensions of the Switchboards beforehand, especially in case of large… Read more

Aug 01, 2018 | Energy and Power

The network of data acquisition in a digital substation

The data acquisition in electric power system is very important and includes a lot of areas such as substation. Digital substation is one of the key parts of smart grid… Read more

Jul 30, 2018 | Power Substation

9 topologies of medium voltage ring-main systems you should know about

Power systems are constructed can be operated as radial systems, ring-main systems or meshed systems. This technical article deals with nine most common topologies of ring-main systems, their characteristics and…...

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Jul 27, 2018 | Premium Content ♛

Current and voltage digital transformation in a modern substation protection and automation

Developments in communication have done much to realize the digital substation, but to realize a full digital substation it is necessary to have everything in digital form. Whilst much substation… Read more

Jul 25, 2018 | Power Substation

Installing and setting into operation of automatically controlled compensation banks

During previous decades manufacturers of automatic compensation banks faced increasing competition worldwide. They were forced to produce as economically as possible. Now, new technologies have been developed compared with the… Read more

Jul 23, 2018 | Energy and Power

How to create a specific neutral earthing system within existing one (islanding)

Each neutral earthing system has advantages and disadvantages for the safety of property, electromagnetic compatibility or continuity of service. The main system must therefore be chosen according to these criteria,… Read more

Jul 18, 2018 | Energy and Power

Concerns over electromagnetic fields below three-phase high voltage overhead lines

In relation with the increased use of mobile phones during the last decades more concerns about possible harmful effects of electro-magnetic fields to human beings have been expressed. Overhead lines… Read more

Jul 16, 2018 | High Voltage

Reasons and duties for switching in power transmission and distribution systems

The purpose of a power system is to transport and distribute the electric energy generated in the power plants to the consumers in a safe and reliable way. Generators take…...

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Jul 12, 2018 | Premium Content ♛

8 substation equipment needed to power up data center

A few years ago I participated in an interesting project Telenor Data Center in Belgrade – The most advanced technical building in the region of Central and Eastern Europe. The… Read more

Jul 11, 2018 | Datacenters

Why to automate power substation? What do you get?

Substation automation involves the deployment of substation and feeder operating functions and applications ranging from SCADA and alarm processing, to integrated volt-var control in order to optimize the management of… Read more

Jul 09, 2018 | Power Quality