Cannon Design
Cut the Copper
Dry-type transformer failures versus liquid transformer failures
In this "Cut the Copper" installment, Guentert explains how, when properly installed, liquid-filled transformers in data center power systems are more reliable than air-cooled dry-type transformers. » more
Engineering Change
Back to school
I have been thinking about going back to school, and what it means to be a student again. » more
Insights on Power
Designing substations, transformers for bi-directional power flow, Part II
In a large commercial solar or wind farm, both the utility and the facility owner want to know how much power is flowing onto the grid. » more
Ethernet network design issues in the substation
Intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) are including Ethernet for communications between each other. » more
DC power and renewable resources
The use of DC for technology that could consume renewable energy (RE) or for an RE-related interconnection into the electric utility is of particular interest. » more
Research Analyst blogs
Cloudy horizon at Intersolar 2011
The future looks unclear for the PV market going into Intersolar Europe, particularly after a very difficult 2010 for the industry. » more
UK PV conference: Depressing, downbeat and dead?
The overall state of affairs for the PV market in the UK is an uncertain mood after the tariff system was halted in late 2010. » more
The wait is over for Italy
The PV market has ground to a halt in Italy with shipments and orders having frozen up almost entirely. » more
Dry-type transformer failures versus liquid transformer failuresIn this "Cut the Copper" installment, Guentert explains how, when properly installed, liquid-filled transformers in data center power systems are more reliable than air-cooled dry-type transformers. » more
Vacuum Circuit Breakers Become Prevalent
This "Cut the Copper" blog examines how the medium-voltage (MV) vacuum circuit breaker came into surface and its benefits over air-magnetic breakers. » more
This "Cut the Copper" blog examines how the medium-voltage (MV) vacuum circuit breaker came into surface and its benefits over air-magnetic breakers. » more
The New Age of Ventilated Dry-Type Transformers
In this "Cut the Copper" blog, manufacturers use air as a transformer coolant after their attempts to replace Askarel fluids met with little to no success. » more
In this "Cut the Copper" blog, manufacturers use air as a transformer coolant after their attempts to replace Askarel fluids met with little to no success. » more
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Fine-tuning a career
No matter what point we’re at in our personal lives or professional careers, we never stop learning. » more
No matter what point we’re at in our personal lives or professional careers, we never stop learning. » more
Back to schoolI have been thinking about going back to school, and what it means to be a student again. » more
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Designing substations, transformers for bi-directional power flow, Part IIIn a large commercial solar or wind farm, both the utility and the facility owner want to know how much power is flowing onto the grid. » more
Ethernet network design issues in the substationIntelligent electronic devices (IEDs) are including Ethernet for communications between each other. » more
DC power and renewable resourcesThe use of DC for technology that could consume renewable energy (RE) or for an RE-related interconnection into the electric utility is of particular interest. » more
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Cloudy horizon at Intersolar 2011The future looks unclear for the PV market going into Intersolar Europe, particularly after a very difficult 2010 for the industry. » more
UK PV conference: Depressing, downbeat and dead?The overall state of affairs for the PV market in the UK is an uncertain mood after the tariff system was halted in late 2010. » more
The wait is over for ItalyThe PV market has ground to a halt in Italy with shipments and orders having frozen up almost entirely. » more
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