DESS Articles
The following articles provide general information about distribution systems. We hope you find them useful whether you're an existing DESS customer or want to learn more about our software.
General Articles
Load Variation and Modeling Describes load aggregation, peaks and useful tips for using available load data in system modeling.
Load Balancing Describes the purpose, method and benefits of phase balancing on a distribution system.
Regulator and Capacitor Voltage Control Describes controlling voltage with regulators and capacitors, including differences between devices.
Electronic Overcurrent Protection Provides an introduction to the basic features of electronic relays and gives some hints on how to make the most of the features they provide.
Distributed Generation Articles
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This describes how synchronous generator controls work, including governors, voltage control and reactive power issues.
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Describes principles of asynchronous generator operation including a description of double-fed induction generators used in wind power.
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Describes how to evaulate the impact of new generation on a distribution system.