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64-bay busbar protection with IEC 61850
Toshiba GRB100 busbar protection is now available for applications with up to 64 feeders. In addition the upgrade includes IEC 61850 compliant communication. Toshiba launched their first numerical busbar protection in 1986 and GRB100 provides proven features alongside advanced protection algorithms. GRB100 offers discriminating and check zone protection with percentage restraint characteristics ... MoreABB introduces - new motor and transformer protection
ABB introduces two new 615 series protection and control IEDs, REM615 and RET615. Re-engineered from the ground up, the 615 series unleash the full potential of the IEC 61850 substation communication standard. The 615 series consists of protection and control IEDs designed for the protection, control, measurement and supervision of network equipment in utility and industry power distribution ne... MoreAdvanced Testing Tools - Version 2.30
OMICRON electronics announces the release of Version 2.30 of the Test Universe testing software suite. Some key features of this release are:
IEC 61850: up to 360 additional GOOSE input and 360 additional GOOSE output data points as virtual inputs / outputs NetSim: Impedance View, individual CT simulation for multiple measurement locations, improved CT measurement import... MoreGE's MultiLink Family of Hardened Ethernet Switches
The MultiLink ML1200 & ML800 are the newest additions to the MultiLink series of industrially hardened Ethernet Switches.
They are designed with configuration flexibility, full network management and network security features.
The ML1200 & ML800 have the necessary features to fit your mission-critical, substation, industrial or transportation application.
GE’s ... MoreIEC 61850 SCL Manager the new v4.0. release of SCL
Kalkitech announces the much awaited v4.0.0 release of its SCL Manager product, the inter-operable IEC 61850 Engineering Tool for utilities, OEMs, System Integrators and Consultants.
This version comes with advanced features and scalable engineering options supporting IEC 61850 substation automation engineering and configuration using the IEC 61850 Substation Configuration Language. T... MoreIEEE PES Outstanding Young Engineer Award
Zhenyu (Henry) Huang received the Outstanding Young Engineer Award for "outstanding contributions in the leadership of technical society activities, leadership in community and humanitarian activities, and evidence of technical competence".
The award was presented to him by Wanda Reder, President of the IEEE Power and Energy Society during the Awards Luncheon at the IEEE PES General M... MoreInterconnection Protection Relays MICOM P341
The MiCOM P341 provides Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) protection which is a cost effective solution that can be applied for load management and protection of overhead lines enabling a larger penetration Distributed Generation (DG) such as windfarms. MiCOM 341 offers flexible communications options with a number of protocols and communications ports available including IEC 61850. MiCOM P341 also pr... MoreOPC Server and Data Gateway with expanded functionality
The Orion5rL is an Orion5r with CPU of the OrionLX, allowing the Orion5rL to take on larger applications requiring more connections, points and security.
Orion5rL capacities are the same as the OrionLX: up to 96 Ethernet connections, up to 20,000 points and support for the new "Cascaded Orions" option (multiple Orions working together as one system).
The Orion5rL security features... MoreVery Sad News
With the deepest sadness, the team of PAC World regrettably informs you of the accidental death of Rainer Aberer, the person who envisioned the magazine as a service to the electric power systems protection, automation and control community and his wife Sharen Seversen. They both died in a tragic plane crash in Texas (USA) on 18 June, 2009. Both were enthusiastic private pilots and flying t... More
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Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) of different types are being installed by many customers driven by their desire to contribute to the reduction of air pollution and support a greener energy production. However, one of the main problems with the renewable energy resources is the fact that they are not always available when we need them and may be availab... MoreHyWind ? Floating Wind Turbines
Some of the main issues with offshore wind farms are their environmental and esthetic impact, as well as the inconsistency of the wind. One solution to these issues is being developed by StatoilHydro. The company has developed HyWind – a floating wind turbine based on a 2.3 MW Siemens wind turbine mounted on a floating concrete constructions (Spar-buoy) familiar from North Sea oil ins... MoreOhmer - The Self-made Electric Car
In one of the previous issues of PAC World we introduced the Tesla – an electric sports car that an electrical engineer cannot afford. But it appears that even someone who is not an electrical engineer can have an electric car. With the understanding that green is more than just recycling, that it is also finding solutions to sustainable living, Patrick Roth from Indianapolis, Indiana... More
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