Electricity Forum Electricity Today Magazine Arc Flash Training
Intelligent Power Today Magazine
Archives

News and Trends

Latest News From The Industry

Introducing Intelligent Power Today

Welcome to Intelligent Power Today Magazine, our publication that explores and explains the who, what, where, when, why and how of intelligent electrical devices, a collection of complex mechanical devices and sophisticated control systems used in industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities—also known as intelligent buildings.

According to the Institute for Building Efficiency, intelligent buildings use smart technologies to improve system functionality, control operating costs, and to keep building occupants safe, secure, comfortable, and, of...

Buyer's Guide

News & Trends

Counterfeiting Kills

Each year, the counterfeiting of well-known brands and products continues to rise, creating an even more threatening problem. Such well-known counterfeited brands, including consumer safety and critical electrical products, are estimated to be five to seven percent of world trade. The International...

Electrical Protection

Protection for Smart Grid Integration

The concept of smart grids is revolutionizing the power delivery landscape. Characterized by two-way power flow, distributed generation, and increased reliance on automation, smart grids present unique challenges for traditional transformer protection schemes.These developments necessitate a reevaluation of traditional transformer protection strategies to address the unique challenges posed by smart grid technologies.

Visit Our Electrical Protection Study Course

 

The Evolving Landscape of Smart Grids

Bidirectional Power Flow

Unlike conventional power systems, smart grids facilitate bidirectional flow of electricity, allowing consumers to both use and generate power. This dynamic introduces complexities in protecting transformers, as the traditional unidirectional flow models are no longer adequate.

Distributed Generation and Renewable Energy

The integration of distributed generation, particularly from renewable sources like solar and wind, requires transformers to handle variable power inputs. This variability can lead to fluctuating load conditions, necessitating more adaptive and responsive protection mechanisms.

Challenges in Transformer Protection for Smart...

Electrical Protection Articles