The performance of automated systems designed to protect infrastructure from damage during severe system conditions must be addressed to limit the scope and severity of bulk power system disturbances ...

Nearly all major system failures, excluding those caused by severe weather, include misoperations as a contributing factor. Misoperations often make system disturbances even more severe than if the ...

One of Demetrios Tziouvaras’ favorite things about his job at SEL University is sharing his knowledge and experience with other engineers who are eager to learn the art and science of power system ...

The Control and Power Systems Laboratory (CAPS) focuses on advanced control systems, optimisation, and cybersecurity with applications to power systems, smart grids, microgrids, and power electronics ...

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 ...

Power system stability and control encompass a broad spectrum of methodologies and technologies aimed at assuring reliable and secure operation of modern electrical grids. With the increasing ...

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 ...

Power systems are undergoing a rapid transition toward operation with high penetration of renewable energy and power electronic interfaced devices—often ...

Our research is supported by advanced laboratory infrastructure, including OPAL-RT real-time Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation platforms and utility-grade protection and control equipment for ...

The global demand for green energy sources is driving strong market growth for solar power systems. Although a great deal of development work is still focused on making PV (photovoltaic) energy ...