Electronic devices expand transmission flexibility
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Electric utilities' transmission systems have become more complex to run due to a lack of new facilities. Electronic devices are being developed to improve the efficiency of transmission systems control. New devices include thyristor-controlled series capacitors and solid-state tapchangers.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1992
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Communications system supports network automation
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Pacific Gas & Electric Co uses a communications system to link object-oriented computer systems for automated power distribution. The system uses an object database management system to run faster than relational database management networks.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1993
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Electronic relays help at distribution level
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The Burlington, VT, Electric Dept installed microprocessor-based relays in its distribution systems to help detect the location of faults quickly to prevent the fault from recurring.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1992
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