Automation

'Assured and quality electric supply' is one of the core infrastructure elements of the smart city. The backbone to drive this objective is to implement an efficient and intelligent power distribution system. The trigger for an efficient power distribution network begins with the demand assessment. The methodology for arriving at the optimum demand assessment and planning of power distribution network for a smart city is deliberated in this article... - D Geethalakshmi, Fazlullah Syed

Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd is India’s No.1 Entrance Automation and Loading Bay Equipment Company. The company is also proud to be certified to ISO...

The article discusses introduction of IoT in power sector, leading to make the grid smarter, reliable, efficient and robust. - Dr. Sarat Kumar Sahoo, Archit Srivastava  

Discover how automation is impacting the growth of the power sector. By Subhajit Roy

CoMPAS is the first of many leveraged collaboration projects in LF Energy’s DSAS initiative.

Wi-Fi, a WLAN conforming to IEEE 802.11b is emerging as a good replacement for LAN. It allows people to log onto the Internet and receive e-mails on the move. WiMAX an 802.16 wireless metropolitan-area network with a range of 50 km, facilitates wireless broadband access in metros and rural areas, and is a cost effective alternative to cables... - K S Sidhu

Rolling shutters have always been considered as one of the most dependable addition to any building due to their safety, durability, maintenance and ease...

The article discusses on different technologies used for PV panel cleaning with their performance in different types of environment. It also discusses about the problems associated with different types of cleaning system. - Dr. L. Ashok Kumar, Madhuvanthani Rajendran

The article highlights need of automation and IT application in power distribution. - Ashok Upadhyay

UR (Universal Robots) and robolink robots acquire a 5-times larger action radius...

The power flows from power utilities to consumers whereas if wireless sensor networks are added, then the real time price information will also flow from base station to consumers. If the consumer is aware of price of power in peak times, then consumer will act accordingly and regulate his consumption as per price information sent to him. - Geeta Yadav

Rolling shutters have always been considered as one of the most dependable addition to any building due to its safety, durability, maintenance and ease...

Unlike earlier times, home automation no longer falls under the uber luxury category, nor it is branded for the likes of wealthy and tech...

Increasing penetration of renewable energy into the electricity grid is posing new challenges to ensure grid stability and reliability. The impact of volatile renewable generation and decentralisation of energy is driving the industry towards exploring options like IoT, robotics, Cloud computing and Artificial Intelligence.

Power system automation is the act of automatically controlling the power system via I&C devices…

Strategic mapping of Indian electrical equipment industry - Subhajit Roy, Group Editor

This article describes the various functions that IED (Intelligent Electronic Device) plays in today’s power networks.

When electric utilities experience a breakdown, there is not only a problem for end consumers who are faced with loss of electricity, but also...

Siemens Process Bus Technology, which involves positioning a merging unit close to the instrument transformer, has been installed at the new high-voltage substation in...

This article discusses the major challenges and strategies to protect smart grid against cyberattacks. - Dr L Ashok Kumar