Using sophisticated power electronics and communications systems to improve power system efficiency, flexibility and reliability is increasing interharmonic distortion and putting new equipment ...

Distributed control systems (DCSs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have been commonplace in power plants for decades, but the technology has not been stagnant. Today’s systems are beginning ...

Over the past decade, those of us in the power industry have witnessed a remarkable transformation. Power needs have not only grown, but with each generation they have advanced — driven by smarter ...

Steps engineers can take to help mitigate power outage impacts. Paths to PLC redundancy. Paths to PAC redundancy. How can a dual Ethernet ring help with resilience? Power outages are becoming more ...

In the information technology world, open-source platforms and software, as an alternative to proprietary ones, have long been commonly accepted. In process controls, not so much. That could be ...

Real-time power system simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing are among the key tools for power industry leaders. Learn how these technologies are paving the way for a secure and sustainable grid ...

What are Stackelberg games and how do they apply to power systems? What is an IEEE 9 bus? The Stackelberg game approach is defined as a strategic game in economics. It models a competition between a ...

Emergency automatic transfer systems are vital for maintaining power in critical facilities such as hospitals, water treatment plants, and airports during utility outages. Proper training of ...