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November 30, 2007. Prepared by A. P. Meliopoulos, CERTS – Task Force Leader, et al. Digital data acquisition equipment with GPS synchronization adds another dimension to the utilization and application of the data. The technology is young and as such the performance of similar equipment from...

Silverstein, A. July 2017. NARUC Summer Meeting, presentation "Synchrophasors & the Grid."

NASPI PMU map with and without data connections.

Use Case The objective of Phase Identification is to recognize, track and report the connectivity and loading of Phases A,B,C through the distribution system so as to prevent excessive phase imbalance. Background Distribution system maps and models tend to lack reliable information about which...

This document is intended to provide a broad overview of the sources, characteristics, and analyses of natural and forced oscillatory behaviors in power systems. These aspects are necessarily linked. Oscillations appear in measurements with distinguishing characteristics derived from the oscillation...

Use Case Disaggregation of net metered distributed generation (DG) from customer load uses high-precision measurements on the utility side of the meter to estimate the actual generation and amount of load offset behind the meter. Background When the distribution utility lacks access to separate load...

Use Case Synchronized measurements at multiple locations throughout a distribution system during a fault can aid in the location of the fault and expedite service restoration. Background The vast majority of faults originate in distribution systems. The traditional means of locating a fault on a...