MQ
Minh-Quan Tran
Electrical Power Engineer · Netherlands
Netherlands
About

I’m an electrical power engineer based in the Netherlands with expertise in power systems analysis, simulation software, and grid operation. I work on transmission and distribution systems, and have a strong interest in making technical knowledge accessible to engineers and students around the world.

I started this blog in 2019 to share practical guides on topics I wished were better documented — from simulation tools like PSCAD and ETAP to core power systems theory. The content is aimed at engineering students, recent graduates, and professionals looking to deepen their technical knowledge.

Areas of Expertise
Power Systems Analysis Transmission & Distribution Protection & Relay Systems PSCAD Simulation ETAP Load Flow PSS/E Dynamic Analysis Transformer Design Substation Engineering IEC & IEEE Standards Smart Grid
Software & Tools Covered
PSCAD
Electromagnetic transient simulation
ETAP
Load flow, short circuit, protection
PSS/E
Dynamic stability analysis
DIgSILENT
Power system simulation platform
MATLAB/Simulink
Control systems & signal processing
AutoCAD Electrical
Electrical schematic design
What This Blog Covers

Articles focus on practical, engineer-level depth — not surface-level introductions. Topics include power system fundamentals (transformers, transmission lines, protection), simulation software tutorials with step-by-step guides, IEC and IEEE standards explained, and scholarship and job opportunities in the power engineering field.

All content is written in English and aimed at a global audience of power engineering professionals and students.

Have a question or topic suggestion?

I welcome feedback, collaboration requests, and article topic ideas from readers.

Get in touch →