Blogs about: Power Systems
FACTS: Thyristor-Controlled Series Compensation
Jonathan Yu wrote 2 weeks ago: Thyristor-Controlled Series Compensation (TCSC) is used in power systems to dynamically control the … more →
FACTS: Series Compensation
Jonathan Yu wrote 3 weeks ago: The main purpose of series compensation in power systems is to decrease the reactive impedance of th … more →
Power Transfer Simulation using PowerWorld
Jonathan Yu wrote 3 weeks ago: Recently, I completed my first “lab” for ECE4464: Power Systems II. Like ECE3333 (Power … more →
FACTS: Basic Concepts - Thyristors
Jonathan Yu wrote 1 month ago: The development of high-power thyristors and Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT) enabled the c … more →
Short-circuit current limitation by series reactors
Mike Rycroft wrote 1 month ago: Safe and reliable supply of electric power is aprerequisite for continuation and growth of prosperit … more →
Online Overhead Line High Voltage Inspection
scvegunta wrote 1 month ago: This is a video showing the inspection of a live overhead electric transmission line. For those powe … more →
FACTS: Basic Concepts - Power Transfer
Jonathan Yu wrote 1 month ago: The power flowing across an arbitrary power transmission line depends on the sending end voltage (V1 … more →
FACTS: An Overview
Jonathan Yu wrote 1 month ago: The acronym “FACTS” is a blanket term used to describe a family of power electronic devices that can … more →
Per Unit Formulae and Conversions
scvegunta wrote 2 months ago: Even the best of the power systems Geeks sometime stumble at the basics. Here are some per unit form … more →
Power Factor Capacitor Discharge Resistor Design
scvegunta wrote 2 months ago: When a Power Factor Capacitor (PFC) step, a single unit in a bank of several capacitors, is disconne … more →
Ireland Minimum Tranmission Line Sags Limits
scvegunta wrote 2 months ago: Typical transmission line mandatory minimum safe heights from ground level: 110kV: 7m over ground, 8 … more →
Protection System Block in PSCAD
scvegunta wrote 3 months ago: When conducting voltage transient studies, equipment trip investigation studies etc, I typically nee … more →
Data Checklist for Windfarm Load Flow Studies in IPSA
scvegunta wrote 3 months ago: Wind farm load flow studies are usually preliminary assessment studies; typical investigations inclu … more →
Power System Type Faults
scvegunta wrote 3 months ago: When power systems design engineers or consultants refer ‘Type Faults’, it’s commo … more →
Power Factor Capacitor Detuning
scvegunta wrote 3 months ago: Power Factor Capacitor (PFC) banks are commonly detuned to specific frequencies to reduce or remove … more →
R and X Values from given Grid Parameters
scvegunta wrote 3 months ago: Wondering how to calculate R and X values from given X/R ratio, system voltage and fault level (kA o … more →
IBM Revenues Down, Profits Up in Q2 2009 – A Prototype Post-Downturn ITC Industry Strategy?
Martin Hingley wrote 4 months ago: IBM announced its Q209 financial results this week. Its revenues were down 13% at $23.3 billion, wor … more →
Electrical Power Engineer
John wrote 5 months ago: About National Security Agency Where Intelligence Goes to Work The National Security Agency (NSA) is … more →
Like Being in Paris: IBM Powers French Open Website
sportslifer wrote 5 months ago: IBM technology practically puts fans on the clay court at Roland Garros Stadium. The French Open has … more →
