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Power Systems Technical Articles

Our experts continuously work on power systems problems, and we share solutions with Practical Reference Articles.

The main topics are earthing system modeling, power cable ratings, HV/LV electrical design, protective device coordination, and arc flash studies. We cover IEC and IEEE standards.

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New Major Feature: ELEK Cable Pro Web AI

Run verified cable sizing calculations in ChatGPT and Claude using the Cable Pro Web engine. Refine designs conversationally and generate professional reports.
A software interface screen displaying a pop-up for creating a new electrical calculation. Various calculation options such as "Voltage Drop" and "Maximum Demand" are listed.
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Top 3 Electrical Engineering Design Software for Australia

We've reviewed the top 3 electrical engineering design software packages in 2024 that are designed for Australian conditions and electrical standards. We've compared the features, capabilities, pricing, and technical support.
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7 mins read

CYMCAP vs. ELEK Cable HV Software

The features of ELEK Cable HV software and CYMCAP software are compared in detail.
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Achieving Accurate High Voltage Cable Current Ratings

Accurate high voltage cable current ratings achieved - ELEK Cable HV software matches CIGRE TB 880 and performs IEC 60287 compliant calculations.
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JCalc vs Cable Pro Web: A Complete Comparison

Cable Pro Web is cheaper with more features than JCalc (which is not free). Choose cable sizing software that scales with your business. This article honestly compares prices, features and ease of use.
A person wearing an orange safety vest holds a cross-section of a high-voltage power cable, showing multiple concentric copper segments.
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HVDC Cable Current Ratings: Thermal and Electrical Stress Constraints

Comprehensive analysis of field inversion, IEC 60287 Standards, finite element modelling, and case studies to optimise HVDC cable ampacity and insulation design.
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Grounding Conductor Selection for Utility-scale Solar Farms

Copper is often preferred for its superior electrical properties, while aluminum and galvanized steel are chosen for cost-effectiveness. Copper-clad steel can offer a balance between cost and performance. This article demonstrates which option is best for different scenarios.
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Comparison of SafeGrid with XGSLab and CDEGS Results

We have benchmarked our SafeGrid Earthing Software results for a 60 x 60 m grid against well-known software XGSLab™ and CDEGS™. We show that the results for grid resistance in multilayer soils up to 5 layers are virtually identical.
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AI Modelling of Cables for IEC 60287 Ampacity Studies

A technical study on AI cable modelling for IEC 60287 ampacity calculations, comparing ELEK AI with ChatGPT and Claude using a 330 kV case study.
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