This category will feature technical articles covering diverse topics, including power systems analysis, protection and control strategies, software tools, and practical shortcuts to enhance efficiency and understanding in these areas.
Introduction Power system protection is the backbone and security assurance of the complex electricity grid that powers our modern world, from homes and businesses to industries and infrastructure. But what happens when a fault or disturbance occurs in the power…
What is a Power Transmission? Power transmission is a critical aspect of modern electrical systems, responsible for delivering electrical energy from generation sources to end-users. Power plants generate electricity using various sources, including nuclear energy, fossil fuels, and renewables like…
What is a Power Transformer? Power Transformers are critical components in our electrical systems that play a crucial role in efficient power transfer across the grid. They step up the voltage while reducing the current or step down the voltage…
Symmetrical Components Electrical systems are engineered and constructed to ensure optimal performance and dependable operation whenever needed. This is fundamental to all power systems. But this may not always be the case. What are sequence or symmetrical components?However, disturbances create undesirable…
Power Systems Overview For several compelling reasons, many people consider the electrical power system or grid as the most important innovation of our modern times. Firstly, the grid has revolutionized how we generate, distribute, and consume energy, enabling us to…
Electrical Substation Overview What is a substation? What it does and/or where it's located? In this brief article, we shall discuss electrical substations, various types, functions, and some vital components used in substations. Furthermore, an insightful and informative document at…
Introduction to the Fundamentals of Electricity To appreciate and enjoy a subject is to look into the basics. Just as the simple things in life matter, the fundamentals of engineering provide a great refreshing experience. The fundamentals focus on the basic…
Introduction and Overview of Power Grid In this post, general power systems concepts and technical overviews of various components of the grid are briefly discussed. Included is technical material for further scrutiny of the subject. [courtesy of the Western Electricity…
Essential Calculations of Short Circuit Currents Every electrical system is expected to function as it is intended by plan, design, and deployment. That is to deliver electricity to users of all kinds ranging from domestic, commercial, or industrial with no…
Power System Protection Setting Calculations The electrical grid is a vast and intricate system designed to ensure the seamless flow of electricity from power generation facilities to end users. This process, though seemingly straightforward, is facilitated by a network of…