Electrical Substations
Integrated Security Operations Centers (ISOC)
The watchdog of electrical assets
BY RALPH KING, Electric Power Research Institute
Security operations centers (SOCs) are common in corporate information technology (IT), physical security,…
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Reconditioned SF₆ Gas: An Environmentally Friendly Alternative
When it comes to medium and high voltage circuit breakers, there is no better electrical insulator than sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). The manufactured gas is most…
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Leakers, What a Mess!
Electric Substation apparatus, transformers and circuit breakers, are the workhorses of the electric transmission grid. Our focus in this article is on the issue of…
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Condition Monitoring in an Age of Modernization How (and why) to Adapt
The widespread application and use of electricity, which may now seem like a simple commodity, is considered one of the greatest technical developments of all…
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Substation Maintenance Best Practices
Improving substation maintenance best practices for greater success
BY BUDO MILOVIC, DV-Power
Currently, substation maintenance—regular or emergency—operations and best practices must fit the utility’s goal…
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Digital Twins for Substations: Bridging the Physical and Digital Worlds
In the rapidly evolving landscape of power grid management, digital twin technology is emerging as a game-changer for substations. By creating virtual replicas of physical…
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Advanced Sensor Technologies for Intelligent Transformers and Substations
In the evolving landscape of power grid management, integrating advanced sensor technologies in intelligent transformers and substations is revolutionizing monitoring and control. These sensors provide…
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Electrical Substation Maintenance
Improving safety and methodology techniques to protect utility workers BY LARRY LAWRENCE, Lineman’s Testing Laboratories of Canada In 1990, many workplace safety hazards were consistently…
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Electrical Substations Articles
Circuit Breaker Lubrication
Developing circuit breaker lubrication procedures
BY RICK YOUNGBLOOD, Doble Engineering Company
Circuit breaker analyzers are…
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Advanced Automation in Substations: Enhancing Grid Reliability and Efficiency
The rapid evolution of technology has brought significant advancements in the field of electrical substations,…
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Zero-Trust Substations: How CIP Is Shifting from Perimeter Defense to Continuous Vendor and Supply-Chain Risk Management
Utilities are rethinking cybersecurity. The zero-trust model replaces perimeter defense with continuous verification—of every device,…
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High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Substations: Revolutionizing Long-Distance Power Transmission
High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology revolutionizes long-distance power transmission, offering improved efficiency and reliability…
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FERC Conference Highlights Challenges in Resource Adequacy
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently hosted the Co-Located Load Conference, a significant event…
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