Surge protection basics are the foundation for a solid protection strategy. The infamous “voltage spike” lasts for microseconds, yet its damage is often permanent — and sometimes catastrophic. Where ...

Members can download this article in PDF format. Power systems employ diodes to perform a variety of functions. For example, diodes can protect against damage due to power-source reverse-polarity ...

IEEE PES PLAIN TALK courses for the power industry professional will help you to understand technical aspects of the electric power industry, even if you do not have an engineering background. You ...

Duke Energy is evaluating the use of a point to point digital secondary system to reduce the amount of copper utilized in traditional substation protection designs. Table I below, lists various ...

Today’s high-performance voltage supervisors are more than voltage monitors. These components are turning into fully ...

In the hierarchy of electrical systems, emergency systems (Art. 700) receive priority. Legally required standby systems (Art. 701) take the number two spot, followed by optional standby systems (Art.