AUGUST 2019 VOLUME 34 NUMBER 4 ITPDE5 (ISSN 0885-8977)

SPECIAL ISSUE ON ADVANCES IN CONDITION MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF POWER EQUIPMENT

GUEST EDITORIAL
Introduction to the Special Issue on Advances in Condition Monitoring and Assessment of Power Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . F. de León 1219

SPECIAL ISSUE PAPERS

Joint Visualization Diagnosis of Outdoor Insulation Status With Optical and Acoustical Detections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Inter-Turn Fault Detection of Dry-Type Transformers Using Core-Leakage Fluxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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On-Line Cable Condition Monitoring Using Natural Power Disturbances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L. Li, J. Yong, and W. Xu 1242
Partial Discharge Localization Inside Transformer Windings via Fiber-Optic Acoustic Sensor Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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S-Transform Aided Random Forest Based PD Location Detection Employing Signature of Optical Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Combined Forecasting Method of Dissolved Gases Concentration and Its Application in Condition-Based Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A Probabilistic Model-Aided Failure Prediction Approach for Spring-Type Operating Mechanism of High-Voltage Circuit Breakers .
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High Accuracy Insulation Fault Diagnosis Method of Power Equipment Based on Power Maximum Likelihood Estimation . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N. Zhou, L. Luo, G. Sheng, and X. Jiang 1291
A Wideband Spiral UHF Coupler With Tuning Nodules for Partial Discharge Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Implementation of Quasi-Real-Time Rating Software to Monitor 525 kV Cable Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Improved Method for Acoustic Identification of Free Conductive Particle Defects in GIL . . . . . . . . Z. Wu, Q. Zhang, J. Song, and X. Li 1317
A Non-Intrusive Electrical Discharge Localization Method for Gas Insulated Line Based on Phase-Sensitive OTDR and Michelson
Interferometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G.-M. Ma, C. Shi, W.-Q. Qin, Y.-B. Li, H.-Y. Zhou, and C.-R. Li 1324
Use of Interfacial Charge for Diagnosis and Activation Energy Prediction of Oil-Paper Insulation Used in Power Transformer . . . . . . .
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A Continuous Monitoring for Neutral Grounding Resistors and Reactors With Hardware Validation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A Novel Method to Recognize the State of High-Voltage Isolating Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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An Approach to Insulation Condition Monitoring and Life Assessment in Emerging Electrical Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A Multiphysical Model to Study Moisture Dynamics in Transformers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Garcı́a, R. Villarroel, and D. Garcı́a 1365
A Hybrid Transformer PD Monitoring Method Using Simultaneous IEC60270 and RF Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Evaluating DC Partial Discharge With SF6 Decomposition Characteristics . . . . . F. Zeng, Z. Lei, X. Yang, J. Tang, Q. Yao, and Y. Miao 1383
Dynamic Fault Prediction of Power Transformers Based on Hidden Markov Model of Dissolved Gases Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Jiang, R. Chen, M. Chen, W. Wang, and C. Zhang 1393
Detection and Localization of Defects in Cable Sheath of Cross-Bonding Configuration by Sheath Currents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Application of X-Ray Inspection for Ultra High Voltage Gas-Insulated Switchgear . . . . J. Wang, W. Ding, Y. Liu, Z. Zheng, and C. Ge 1412
Corrosion in Low-Voltage Distribution Networks and Perspectives for Online Condition Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Analyzing Parameters That Affect the Reliability of Low-Voltage Cable Grids and Their Applicability in Asset Management . . . . . . . .
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Improved Dynamic Thermal Model With Pre-Physical Modeling for Transformers in ONAN Cooling Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A Novel On-Line Substation Instrument Transformer Health Monitoring System Using Synchrophasor Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A Convolutional Neural Network-Based Deep Learning Methodology for Recognition of Partial Discharge Patterns from High-Voltage
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . X. Peng, F. Yang, G. Wang, Y. Wu, L. Li, Z. Li, A. A. Bhatti, C. Zhou, D. M. Hepburn, A. J. Reid, M. D. Judd, and W. H. Siew 1460
Triangle Fault Diagnosis Method for SF6 Gas-Insulated Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S. Wu, F. Zeng, J. Tang, Q. Yao, and Y. Miao 1470
Improving RF-Based Partial Discharge Localization via Machine Learning Ensemble Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Partial Discharge Localization on Power Cables Using On-Line Transfer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Condition Monitoring of Circuit Switchers for Shunt Capacitor Banks Through Power Quality Data . . . . . . A. F. Bastos and S. Santoso 1499
A New Transformer FRA Measurement Technique to Reach Smart Interpretation for Inter-Disk Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Positioning of UHF PD Sensors on Power Transformers Based on the Attenuation of UHF Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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UHF Measurement in Power Transformers: An Algorithm to Optimize Accuracy of Arrival Time Detection and PD Localization . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. Ariannik, M. A. Azirani, P. Werle, and A. A. Azirani 1530
Combined Characterization of Free-Moving Particles in HVDC-GIS Using UHF PD, High-Speed Imaging, and Pulse-Sequence
Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. Wenger, M. Beltle, S. Tenbohlen, U. Riechert, and G. Behrmann 1540
Modeling of High-Frequency Current Transformer Based Partial Discharge Detection in High-Voltage Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Identification of Partial Discharge Defects Based on Deep Learning Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A New Approach on Prioritization of the Circuit Breakers for Installation of Online Monitoring Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. A. Razi-Kazemi and M. Shariatnasab 1569
Data-Driven Condition Monitoring of Data Acquisition for Consumers’ Transformers in Actual Distribution Systems Using T-Statistics
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Real-Time Monitoring of Temperature Rises of Energized Transformer Cores With Distributed Optical Fiber Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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S. R. Moon, M. Nazmunnahar, S. Simizu, A. M. Leary, R. B. Beddingfield, C. Sun, P. Zandhuis, M. E. McHenry, and P. R. Ohodnicki 1588
Estimation of Individual Failure Rates for Power System Components Based on Risk Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. H. Jürgensen, L. Nordström, and P. Hilber 1599
Fault Analysis of High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Based on Coil Current and Contact Travel Waveforms Through Modified SVM
Classifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F. N. Rudsari, A. A. Razi-Kazemi, and M. A. Shoorehdeli 1608
Fault Tripping Criteria in Stability Control Device Adapting to Half-Wavelength AC Transmission Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Aging Assessment of Oil-Paper Insulation of Power Equipment With Furfural Analysis Based on Furfural Generation and Partitioning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y. Lin, C. Wei, F. Tao, and J. Li 1626
A Novel Model for Thermal Behavior Prediction of Oil-Immersed Distribution Transformers With Consideration of Solar Radiation .
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Incipient Faults Monitoring in Underground Medium Voltage Cables of Distribution Systems Based on a Two-Step Strategy . . . . . . . .
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Radiometric Monitoring Technique for High-Voltage Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. C. de Oliveira, E. G. da Costa, A. J. R. Serres, H. F. dos Santos Sousa, T. V. Ferreira, and H. N. de Santana 1656
Multi-Frequency Acoustic Signal Under Short-Circuit Transient and Its Application on the Condition Monitoring of Transformer
Winding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y. Shi, S. Ji, F. Zhang, F. Ren, L. Zhu, and L. Lv 1666
A Revised Model for Calculating HV Cable Sheath Current Under Short-Circuit Fault Condition and Its Application for Fault
Location—Part 1: The Revised Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. Li, C. Zhou, and W. Zhou 1674
Non-Intrusive Cable Fault Diagnosis Based on Inductive Directional Coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Transformer Thermal Capacity Estimation and Prediction Using Dynamic Rating Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Insulation Condition Monitoring in Distribution Power Grid via IoT-Based Sensing Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Random Forest Based Optimal Feature Selection for Partial Discharge Pattern Recognition in HV Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . X. Peng, J. Li, G. Wang, Y. Wu, L. Li, Z. Li, A. A. Bhatti, C. Zhou, D. M. Hepburn, A. J. Reid, M. D. Judd, and W. H. Siew 1715
Analytical Expressions to Link SCNF and OCNF of Transformer Windings to Their Inductances and Capacitances for 1-φ, 3-φ Y and
Δ Configurations . . Best . . . . . paper
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Application of Gauss–Newton Iteration Algorithm on Winding Radial Deformation Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Technical State Patterns Recognition Based on Machine Learning Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. I. Khalyasmaa, M. D. Senyuk, and S. A. Eroshenko 1747
Inversion Detection Method for Resistivity of Oil-Immersed Paper in Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Single Line-to-Ground Faulted Line Detection of Distribution Systems With Resonant Grounding Based on Feature Fusion Framework
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Investigation of Distributed Moisture and Temperature Measurements in Transformers Using Fiber Optics Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A Hybrid Intelligent Approach for Classification of Incipient Faults in Transmission Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Guest Editorial
Introduction to the Special Issue on Advances in
Condition Monitoring and Assessment of
Power Equipment
OWER apparatus, such as power and instrument transform-
P ers, circuit breakers, reclosers, switches, arresters, reactors,
gas insulated equipment, capacitors, power electronics convert-
ers, relays, FACTS, insulators, etc. are the vital organs of the
electric power system. Their heath is paramount for a depend-
able delivery of power to the consumers. For optimal reliabil-
ity, maladies in power equipment should be detected and cured
before failures occur. Ideally, the life of a piece of equipment
should be extended for as long as it can operate economically
and be replaced only the day before it would fail otherwise. Just
like the human body, periodic heath monitoring of each compo-
nent is necessary to assess the overall fitness and wellbeing of
the power system. The Special Issue on Advances in Condition
Monitoring and Assessment of Power Equipment of the IEEE
TRANSACTIONS ON POWER DELIVERY concentrates a number of
new techniques aimed to maximize equipment utilization and
life expectancy in one publication.
This special issue attracted substantial interest from the PES
community. We received 211 papers. A total of 63 valuable pa-
pers were accepted for publication, which is just under 30%
acceptance rate. Three pieces of equipment received the most
attention: transformers; cables; and circuit breakers, but several
papers treat gas insulated equipment (lines, cables, circuit break-
ers, and substations). Attention was also given to fault detection
inside equipment and fault location in transmission and distribu-
tion systems. Equipment failure rates and corrosion papers are
also published. Much interest is given to equipment diagnosis
and failure prediction, but we also have interesting papers on dy-
namic rating of equipment. Novel methods based on acoustics,
optics, data analysis, signal processing, and other techniques
are proposed. In my opinion the papers well represent the vast
expanse of the field.
I would like to thank the Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE TRANS-
ACTIONS ON POWER DELIVERY, Prof. Wilsun Xu from the
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University of Alberta, for trusting me in putting together this
special issue and his advice throughout the entire process. I
am grateful to the team of editors who helped me with this
endeavor:
Gary Chang, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
S. V. Kulkarni, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay,
Mumbai, India
Xosé Lopez-Fernandez, University of Vigo, Spain
James Pilgim, University of Southampton, U.K.
Jiangchao Qin, Arizona State University, USA
Afshin Rezaei-Zare, York University, Toronto, Canada
Maryam Saeedifard, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Majid Sanaye-Pasand, University of Tehran, Iran
Stefan Tenbohlen, University of Stuttgart, Germany
Dongbo Zhao, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
I am also very appreciative to the large number of Reviewers
who performed the lion’s share of the paper evaluation to make
this publication a reality. Last, but not least, I am obliged to
the authors for their intellectual contributions and impressive
amount of work in preparing and revising the papers to make
this publication a success.
Looking into the future, I foresee that some of the methods,
devices, and techniques published in this Special Issue will find
applications in improving the reliability of the system by the
early detecting equipment failures, estimating the remaining life,
and providing more information on the health status of power
apparatuses.
FRANCISCO DE LEÓN, Guest Editor-in-Chief
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
New York University
Brooklyn, NY 11201 USA
fdeleon@nyu.edu
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Francisco de León (S’86–M’92–SM’02–F’15) received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. (Hons.) degrees from National Polytechnic Institute,
Mexico City, Mexico, in 1983 and 1986, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada,
in 1992, all in electrical engineering.
He has held several academic positions in Mexico and has worked for the Canadian electric industry. He is currently a Professor
with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, New York University, Brooklyn, NY, USA. His research interests
include analysis of power phenomena under nonsinusoidal conditions, transient and steady-state analyses of power systems, thermal
rating of cables and transformers, and calculation of electromagnetic fields applied to machine design and modeling.
Prof. de León is an Associate Editor for the IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER DELIVERY, an Editor/Coordinator for the IEEE
POWER ENGINEERING LETTERS, and a Reviewer for a large number of journals.
 IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
Special Section on
Advances in Condition Monitoring and Assessment of Power Equipment

Important aspects of the grid modernization trend of the recent years are the management and state
diagnostics of major pieces of T&D equipment that face new challenges. For example, Real-Time
Thermal Ratings (RTTR) for large capacity overhead lines, transformers, and cables are considered
essential for new and future installations. Non-invasive tests, ideally done on-line, to determine the
condition of equipment would reduce faults, increase reliability, and reduce investment, operation and
maintenance costs. There are currently technologies capable of performing some condition monitoring
and assessment functions, but it is necessary to further develop them or propose new ones given the
future expectations on power quality and reliability of the electric power system. The integration of
distributed generation resources and possibly direct current circuits tied to the ac grid via power
electronics devices may require different technologies for condition monitoring. Not only the
condition of the electronic switches themselves needs to be assessed, but also the distinct insulation
stresses produced by fast switching on power equipment needs to be evaluated.

This Special Section aims to promote research, innovation and exchange of information in the broad
field of power equipment condition monitoring and assessment. Topics of interest include, but are
not limited to:

 Innovations on dynamic rating of equipment

 Methods to monitor equipment ageing and estimate equipment remaining life
 Techniques for equipment health diagnosis and predictive maintenance
 Signatures and characteristics of equipment failures
 Data analytics based schemes for equipment condition monitoring
 Detection and location of equipment failures and incipient faults
 New developments in asset management techniques
 Integration of condition monitoring with power system operations
 Novel sensors and measurement systems for condition monitoring
 Sensor networks and Internet of Things for T&D equipment monitoring
 Application of communication and information technologies to condition monitoring
 Impact assessment on power grid planning based on condition monitoring
 Preventive prognostic condition monitoring of adverse states
 Economic effectiveness analysis of condition monitoring approaches
 Intelligent methods applied to condition monitoring

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
This Special Section solicits original work that is not under consideration for publication in other
venues. There is no need for the submission of an extended abstract. Please submit the full paper
directly. Authors should refer to:

http://sites.ieee.org/tpwrd/

for information about requirements, formatting and the website of submission. When submitting,
please select the submission type “Advances in Condition Monitoring and Assessment of Power
Equipment” Any changes on deadlines or other updates related to this Special Section will be
announced in the “Call for Paper & News” section of the above website.

IMPORTANT DATES
May 1, 2018: Call for papers issued
October 31, 2018: Deadline for submission of full papers (early submission is recommended)
April 30, 2019: Notification of final decisions
August 2019: Publication of Special Section

GUEST EDITORIAL BOARD FOR THE SPECIAL SECTION

Francisco de Leon (Guest Editor-in Chief), New Yok University, United States
Gary Chang, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
S. V. Kulkarni, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India
James Pilgim, University of Southampton, UK
Afshin Rezaei-Zare, York University, Toronto, Canada
Maryam Saeedifard, Georgia Institute of Technology, United States
Dongbo Zhao, Argonne National Laboratory

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Wilsun Xu, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery