Advancements in the Industry: The Key to Relay Protection Success: Cooperation

Ed Khan, Doble Engineering CompanyCorporate Alliance Corner, Summer 2022 CAP Corner

The objective of protective relays and protective schemes is to protect electrical equipment such as transformers, lines, cables, bus bars, etc. during abnormal system conditions. Hence, protective relaying demands the utmost attention and diligence. However, when dealing with relay protection, protection engineers may inadvertently focus only on the relays. Engineers talk about selecting appropriate relays, applying correct settings, checking out …

Microgrids: Old Concept on Steroids

Ed Khan, Doble Engineering CompanyIndustry Topics, Spring 2022 Industry Topics

Microgrids are gaining ground in different parts of the world with each passing year. In the United States, one of the main drivers advancing the concept of microgrid was Hurricane Sandy. This hurricane, which hit the northeast part of the US in 2012, caused havoc with the transmission and distribution system. The advantages presented by smaller, self-sustaining grids began to …