Publications
Our team is dedicated to advancing electrical distribution installations and power systems through innovative research and publications. Our recent articles, led by experts like Dr. Ali Naderian, address critical areas such as cable diagnostics, substation equipment assessment, and transformer health. We focus on practical solutions and cutting-edge techniques to enhance power infrastructure reliability and lifespan, driving significant progress in the field of electrical engineering.
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Comparing Power Transformer Health with Human Health: A Lesson in Asset Maintenance
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This article helps engineers and others in the energy sector understand power transformer diagnostics by comparing them to human health tests. It covers essential diagnostic techniques like Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA), heat run tests, and furan tests, emphasizing the importance of these assessments for extending the lifespan of aging transformers. -
Understanding The Insulation Resistance Test
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This article by Dr. Ali Naderian explains the Insulation Resistance (IR) test, used to assess electrical insulation integrity. It covers applications, test methods, and factors affecting test accuracy, such as temperature and surface leakage currents. Recommendations for improving test results and ensuring safety are also provided. -
Practical Approach to Underground Distribution Power Cable Fleet Management
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A comprehensive asset management strategy for underground power cables. It emphasizes health index-based analysis, diagnostic testing methods like VLF Tan-Delta and partial discharge, and risk assessment. The approach aims to ensure reliable cable management at the lowest total life cycle cost, considering factors like cable condition, risk, and impact costs.
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Dynamic Condition Assessment of Substation Equipment through an Asset Performance Management System
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This 2022 paper discusses the development and implementation of an Asset Performance Management (APM) system for substation equipment. It emphasizes the shift from time-based to condition-based maintenance using real-time monitoring and intelligent models. The paper details various diagnostic methods, data attributes, and decision-making processes to proactively manage equipment health and prevent failures. -
Cable Diagnostics Trends
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This 2020 editorial reviews trends in underground cable diagnostics, emphasizing the importance of reliable power amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The article covers diagnostic techniques for both oil-impregnated and extruded dielectric cables, including partial discharge tests, very low frequency testing, and dielectric spectroscopy. It highlights industry standards and guides, and stresses the need for ongoing innovation and cooperation to improve cable condition assessment and extend the lifespan of aging infrastructure.
