Hydro-Québec

About: Hydro-Québec is a government organization based out in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Electric power system & Dielectric. The organization has 2596 authors who have published 4433 publications receiving 100878 citations.

Multiphase Load-Flow Solution for Large-Scale Distribution Systems Using MANA

Abstract: The unbalanced nature of distribution systems requires a multiphase load-flow solution capable of handling arbitrary network topologies and providing accurate results. The need for detailed analysis of secondary grid systems found in dense urban areas and the modeling of distribution networks including the subtransmission level requires using highly efficient and large-scale system-capable methods. In this paper, three different load-flow solution algorithms are presented using the modified-augmented-nodal-analysis formulation. The load-flow solution algorithms are compared for the IEEE 8500-node distribution test feeder using a proposed regulator tap control strategy.

Can we detect Li K X‐ray in lithium compounds using energy dispersive spectroscopy?

Abstract: Lithium is the key element for the development of battery and new technology and the development of an analytical technique to spatially and quantitatively resolve this element is of key importance. Detection of Li K in pure metallic lithium is now possible in the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with newly designed Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). However, this work is clearly showing, for the first time using EDS, the detection of Li K in several binary lithium compounds (LiH, Li3 N, Li2 S, LiF and LiCl). Experimental Li K X-rays intensity is compared with a specially modified Monte Carlo simulation program showing discrepancies between theoretical and experimental Li K measurements. The effect of chemical bounding on the X-rays emission using density functional theory with the all-electron linearized augmented plane wave is showing that the emission of Li K from the binary compounds studied should be, at least, 12 times lower than in metallic Li. SCANNING 38:571-578, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

An Improved Vibration Analysis Algorithm as a Diagnostic Tool for Detecting Mechanical Anomalies on Power Circuit Breakers

Abstract: This paper deals with the successful application of vibration analysis for circuit-breaker (CB) diagnostic testing with the aim of detecting mechanical anomalies in CB drive mechanisms and other moving parts in the interrupting chamber. An improved dynamic time warping algorithm was developed. Several case studies of defective mechanical components of SF6 power CBs equipped with hydraulic or spring-loaded drive mechanisms are presented. It is foreseen that vibration analysis can be used as a diagnostic tool for all CBs whenever mechanical anomalies are suspected.