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Sep 22 2025

AI Automation in Operation and Maintenance of Power System Equipment

By 2025, with the continuous advancement of AI technologies like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, the application of AI in daily life and work has reached a new level of popularity. AI intelligence can help ensure stable and efficient daily operation and inspection of power system equipment.

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Sep 19 2025

3D Printing Transformer Models: Can It Be Done and How?

3D printing is transforming industries from manufacturing to hobbyist projects, and one fascinating application is creating transformer models. Many enthusiasts wonder: Can transformer models be 3D printed effectively? The answer is yes, provided you use the right 3D printer, high-quality 3D print files, and, if needed, a professional 3D printing service such as Sculpteo.

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Sep 12 2025

What is a Smart Grid?

Imagine your home's electrical system, but on a massive scale. Now, imagine that system is not only delivering power but also thinking, adapting, and communicating in real-time. This is the essence of a smart grid.

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Sep 10 2025

How the World's First Power Distribution System Was Born: The Battle of AC vs. DC

We often take electricity's profound impact on our daily lives for granted. From the simple act of charging a smartphone to powering entire cities, our modern existence is inextricably linked to a vast and complex electrical distribution system. This engineering marvel wasn't built overnight; it was forged over decades of ingenuity, fierce competition, and groundbreaking scientific discoveries.

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Aug 29 2025

Electricity Science and Safety: 300 Questions on Substations (Part 4)

In Part 4 of Electricity Science and Safety: 300 Questions on Substations, we delve deeper into the essential concepts and advanced practices that govern the safe and efficient operation of electrical substations. This installment covers expert-level questions and answers on substation design, maintenance protocols, fault response, grounding techniques, and modern safety standards.

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Aug 27 2025

Electricity Science and Safety: 300 Questions on Substations (Part 3)

Substations are essential nodes and key transportation hubs within the power system. They perform crucial functions such as energy collection, voltage transformation (step-up and step-down), and power distribution. As a foundational element of the power grid, substations ensure the reliable supply of electricity to various sectors of society.

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Aug 18 2025

Electricity Science and Safety: 300 Questions on Substations (Part 2)

Substations are an extremely important component of the power system and a transportation hub of the power system. They undertake the important tasks of collecting electrical energy, increasing and decreasing voltage, and distributing electricity. They play an important role in the power supply of all walks of life in society.

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Aug 15 2025

Electricity Science and Safety: 300 Questions on Substations (Part 1)

"Electricity Science and Safety: 300 Questions on Substations (Part 1)" is a comprehensive guide that explores the critical role of substations in the power system. Through 300 frequently asked questions, it addresses the principles, functions, and safety operations of substations, including high-voltage circuit breakers, fault handling, and standard procedures.

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Aug 13 2025

What Does a Transformer Do to Current?

Transformers play a vital role in modern electrical systems. From power plants to homes and businesses, transformers play a vital role in controlling the current and voltage in circuits. But what exactly does a transformer do with current? How does it work? And how can we reduce losses during transmission?

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Aug 08 2025

How Does the Power Distribution System Work?

The power distribution system is an important part of modern urban and industrial infrastructure. It can safely and reliably transmit electricity from power plants to thousands of households. Therefore, a perfect power distribution system is an indispensable part of people's daily life. From lighting to transportation to data centers, everything relies on a robust electrical power distribution system.

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Jul 21 2025

How Smart Factory Technology Is Transforming Transformer Manufacturing

The wave of intelligent manufacturing is sweeping the world. Whether it is Germany, which first proposed the Industrial Revolution 4.0, or the United States, which is committed to developing AI technology, both regard intelligent unmanned factories as the core of Industry 4.0.

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Jul 16 2025

Evaluation of Iron and Copper Losses in Transformers

Any electrical equipment will experience losses during prolonged operation, and power transformers are no exception. The losses in power transformers are mainly divided into two parts: copper loss and iron loss.

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Jul 11 2025

The main differences between Dead Break Connector and Load Break Connector

In medium-voltage cable systems, choosing the right connector is critical for both performance and safety. Two common types—Dead Break and Load Break connectors

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Jun 16 2025

Substation Virtualization: The Future of Grid Control

Substation virtualization is the future of grid control. The energy industry is rapidly evolving to meet the demands of smarter, more responsive infrastructure, and virtualization offers a scalable and cost-effective solution.

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May 27 2025

AI robots in industrial manufacturing

In recent years, AI robots in industrial manufacturing have revolutionized production by transforming traditional workflows into highly automated, intelligent operations. As part of the broader move toward smart factories and Industry 4.0, robotic systems powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are playing an increasingly vital role in streamlining production processes, increasing productivity, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

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