Document Center | Technical Papers

A Case Study in Volt-VAr Optimization and Conservation Voltage Reduction without Costly Communications Systems

• Author: Steve Fischer, Drew Welton, John Arp (Rappahannock Electric Cooperative)
• Keywords: Distribution, Volt/VAR Management, Volt/VAR Optimization, VVO, DER Control, Voltage Constraint, Conservation Voltage Reduction

Maximizing Smart LTC and Voltage Regulator Controls in Distribution to Stabilize Voltage where DER Penetration is Prevalent

• Author: Wayne Hartmann
• Presented: IEEE Rural Electric Power Conference (REPC), San Antonio, TX, 2020
• Keywords: Distribution, Volt/VAR Management, Volt/VAR Optimization, VVO, DER Control, Voltage Constraint, On Load Tapchanging Transformer, Voltage Regulator, Capacitor Control

Design of a New Operating Mode for Voltage Regulator Controls in a Smart Distribution System

• Author: Dr. Murty Yalla
• Presented: IEEE Rural Electric Power Conference (REPC), Columbus, OH, 2017
• Keywords: Distribution, Voltage Regulator Controls

Remote Voltage Bias Technique to Prevent Low Voltages on an Electric Power Distribution Network with a High Penetration of DERs

• Author: Dr. Murty Yalla
• Presented: GA Tech Protective Relaying Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2019
• Keywords: Distribution, Voltage Regulator Controls

Implementing VVO with DER Penetration

• Author: Wayne Hartmann
• Presented: IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technology Conference, Washington, D.C., 2017
• Keywords: Distribution, Volt/VAR Management, Volt/VAR Optimization, VVO, DER Control, Voltage Constraint, On Load Tapchanging Transformer, Voltage Regulator, Capacitor Control

Optimizing Load Tap Changer and Voltage Regulator Control in Distribution to Stabilize Voltage with DER Penetration

• Author: Wayne Hartmann
• Keywords: Distribution, Volt/VAR Management, Volt/VAR Optimization, VVO, DER Control, Voltage Constraint, On Load Tapchanging Transformer, Voltage Regulator, Capacitor Control

Enhancing Cyber Security for Protection and Control IEDs

• Author: Dr. Murty Yalla, Thai Li
• Presented: GA Tech Protective Relaying Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2015
• Keywords: Cyber Security, Protection and Control Systems

Remote Voltage Bias Technique to Prevent Low Voltages on an Electric Power Distribution Network with a High Penetration of DERs

• Author: Dr. Murty Yalla
• Presented: GA Tech Protective Relaying Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2019
• Keywords: Distribution, Remove Voltage Bias, DER

Cyber Security for Protection and Control Systems ― Guarding the Flank of the Electrical Power System

• Author: Dr. Murty Yalla, Thai Li
• Keywords: Cyber Security, Protection and Control Systems

Maximizing Automatic Reverse Power Operations with LTC Transformers & Regulators

• Author: Tom Jauch
• Keywords: LTC Transformers and Regulators, Reverse Power

Volt/var Management: VARS – The “Primary” Factor

• Author: Tom Jauch
• Presented: Distributech, San Diego, CA, 2011
• Keywords: Distribution, Volt/VAR Management, Volt/VAR Optimization, VVO

Adaptive Control for Pole-Top Capacitor Banks

• Author: Dr. Murty Yalla, Tom Jauch
• Keywords: Distribution, Adaptive Control, Pole-Top Capacitor Banks

Advanced Transformer Paralleling

• Author: Tom Jauch
• Keywords: Distribution, Transformer Paralleling

Improving Transformer Protection

• Author: Wayne Hartmann
• Presented: IEEE IAS PPIC, 2015
• Keywords: Transformer Protection

Advanced Generator Ground Fault Protections

• Author: Wayne Hartmann
• Presented: Western Protective Relay Conference, Spokane, WA, 2015
• Keywords: Generator Ground Fault

Coordinating Generator Protection with Transmission Protection and Generator Control – NERC Standards and Pending Requirements

• Author: Charles Mozina
• Presented: Distributech, San Diego, CA, 2011
• Keywords: Generator and Transmission Protection, NERC Standards

Testing Numerical Transformer Differential Relays

• Author: Steve Turner
• Keywords: Transformer Protection

Improving System Protection Reliability and Security

• Author: Steve Turner
• Presented: GA Tech Protective Relaying Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2015
• Keywords: Protection

15 Years of Experience with 100% Generator Stator Ground Fault Protection – What Works, What Doesn’t and Why

• Author: Charles Mozina
• Keywords: Generator Protection

Update on the Current Status of DG Interconnection Protection – What IEEE P-1547 Doesn’t Tell You About DG Interconnection Protection

• Author: Charles Mozina
• Keywords: DG Interconnection Protection, IEEE P-1547

Impact of Green Power Generation on Distribution Systems

• Author: Charles Mozina
• Keywords: DG Interconnection Protection, IEEE P-1547

Interconnect Protection of Dispersed Generators

• Author: Charles Mozina
• Keywords: DG Interconnection Protection, IEEE P-1547

Undervoltage Load Shedding

• Author: Charles Mozina
• Keywords: Load Shedding

Power Plant “Horror Stories”

• Author: Charles Mozina
• Keywords: Power Plant, Generation Protection

Restoration and Upgrade of a Paper Mill’s Electrical Generating System – A Case Study of Brownville Specialty Paper Products

• Author: Frank Lau, Jon Gardell, Rick Bice, Don Benjamin
• Keywords: Motor Bus Transfer

Protection Considerations For Black Start Generators

• Author: Steve Turner
• Keywords: Black Start Generators

Motor Bus Transfer: Considerations & Methods

• Author: Tom Beckwith, Wayne Hartmann
• Keywords: Motor Bus Transfer

Calculation of Transient Torques on Motors During a Residual Voltage Motor Bus Transfer

• Author: Tom Beckwith, Dr. Murty Yalla
• Presented: IEEE PCIC Conference, Cincinnati, OH, 2018
• Keywords: Motor Bus Transfer

Motor Bus Transfer System Performance Testing and the Search for a New Transfer Success Criterion

• Author: Tom Beckwith, Dr. Murty Yalla
• Presented: GA Tech Protective Relaying Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2015
• Keywords: Motor Bus Transfer

Expanded Field Data Analysis in Support of a Torque-Based Motor Bus Transfer Criterion

• Author: Tom Beckwith, Dr. Murty Yalla
• Keywords: Motor Bus Transfer