by Rafey Khan | 2020, June, 3 | Power Quality, Rafey Khan, Reactive Power
Power Quality Meters which are compliant with IEC-61000-4 have a very niche market and not every utility and generation facility is interested to install these meters. But in the recent years, regulatory bodies in different countries have realized the importance of...
by Saqib Saeed | 2020, May, 19 | HVDC, Power Quality, Reactive Power, Saqib Saeed, SVCs/STATCOMs, Switchgear, Transformers
The power sector in the United States, just like every other industry, has been deeply affected by COVID-19. Last month, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported expectation of major delays, even cancellations of, planned generation projects in...
by Hassan Zaheer | 2018, November, 26 | Hassan Zaheer, HVDC, Power Electronics, Power Quality, Reactive Power, SVCs/STATCOMs, Switchgear, Transformers
Image Source: ABB Media News is circulating that ABB is in negotiations with three Asian manufacturers, Mitsubishi Electric, Hitachi Power Systems & State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), to sell its Power Grids division. For years now, ABB has dominated the...
by Saqib Saeed, Hassan Zaheer | 2018, September, 11 | Hassan Zaheer, HVDC, Power Electronics, Power Quality, Reactive Power, Saqib Saeed, SVCs/STATCOMs, Switchgear, Transformers
Power Technology Research (PTR) had the opportunity to visit CIGRE 2018, held in Paris, France which took place from August 26-31. During the last CIGRE, PTR had followed four of the key trends: Eco design of equipment; maintenance, refurbishment, and life time; real...
by Mike Sheppard, Saqib Saeed | 2018, August, 17 | Mike Sheppard, Power Quality, Reactive Power, Saqib Saeed, SVCs/STATCOMs
Image Source: ABB https://new.abb.com/provider-information Role of FACTS devices in the grid stability is becoming critical as the generation mix is tipping away from conventional power generation sources. Even though strict grid codes are enforced by the Transmission...
by Saqib Saeed, Vinu Srinivasan | 2018, May, 9 | Power Electronics, Power Quality, Reactive Power, Saqib Saeed, SVCs/STATCOMs, Switchgear, Transformers
Power Technology Research (PTR) had an opportunity to visit the IEEE PES T&D conference in Denver, Colorado which took place from 16th to 19th April. The event was divided into two parts: conference sessions and exhibition. The conference section included various...
