Closure to discussion of "An efficient technique for the evaluation of lightning-induced voltage in a cylindrical vessel containing charged oil"

For original article by C. Buccella and A. Orlandi see ibid., vol.39, no.2, p.368-73, Mar./Apr. 2003 and for discussion by B. J. C. Burrows see ibid., vol.42, no.2, p.535 Mar./Apr. 2005.     

Discussion of "Electric arcing burn hazard"

For original article by A.D. Stokes and D.K. Sweeting see ibid., vol.42, no.1, p.134-41, Jan./Feb. 2006.     

Discussion of "Electric arcing burn hazards"

For original article by A.D. Stokes and D.K. Sweeting see ibid., vol.42, no.1, p.134-41, Jan./Feb. 2006.     

Comment on “Implementation of a Web-Based Educational Tool for Digital Signal Processing Teaching Using the Technological Acceptance Model”

The author points out some errors in the paper by S. L. Toral Marin et al. (see ibid., vol.48, no.4, p.632-41, Nov. 2005)     

Author's reply [to comments on "Flash memory under cosmic and alpha irradiation"]

The authors thank G. Cellere and A. Paccagnella for their comments (see ibid., vol.5, no.2, p.296-7, June 2005) and for taking the time to thoroughly review their paper (see ibid., vol.4, no.3, p.371-6, Sep. 2004). The original intent of the experiment and paper was to measure and report the overall susceptibility of flash memory to upsets caused by neutron and proton irradiation. They did not care to speculate on root cause(s) because the failure rate was small relative to other elements of an electronic system (SRAM, random logic, etc).     

Authors' Reply

The authors accept the corrections, pointed out by E.G. Bakhoum, to their original paper (see ibid., vol.48, no.4, p.632-41, Nov. 2005) an apologise for their mistakes     

Closure on "Equilibrium of auction markets with unit commitment: the need for augmented pricing"

The authors reply to the comments by M. Madrigal (see ibid., vol.18, no.2, p.961, 2003) on their original paper (see ibid., vol.17, p.798-805, 2002), answering the two questions he raised.     

Closure on "Adaptive noncommunication protection of double circuit line systems"

As closure to the discussion on "Adaptive noncommunication protection of double circuit line systems" (see ibid., vol.17, p.43-49, 2003), the authors thank the discusser, M. Sanaye-Pasand (see ibid., vol.18, no.2, p.657, 2003) for his interest in the paper and valuable comments.     

Closure on "Extended analysis of ground impedance measurement using the fall-of-potential method"

The authors reply to the comments by J. Fortin (see ibid., vol.18, no.2, p.645, 2003) on their paper on "Extended analysis of ground impedance measurement using the fall-of-potential method" (see ibid., vo.17, p.881-5, 2002).     

Closure to discussions of "Electric arcing burn hazards"

For original article and discussions see ibid., vol.42, no.1, p.134-45, Jan./Feb. 2006. The authors respond to discussion comments by C.M. Wellman (p.142), P.S. Hamer (p.143-4) and T.E. Neal (p.145).     

Discussion of "An efficient technique for the evaluation of lightning-induced voltage in a cylindrical vessel containing charged oil"

For original article by C. Buccella and A. Orlandi see ibid., vol.39, no.2, p.368-73, Mar./Apr. 2003.     

Closure to discussion of “Using a static VAr compensator tobalance a distribution system”

The authors reply to a discussion by S.-M. Hsu (see ibid., vol.35, no.5, p.1174-6, 1999) of their original paper (see ibid., vol.35, p.298-304, 1999). The authors claim that Hsu provides technical details about the harmonic problems of the SVC, but has overlooked the main purpose of their paper. They point out that the point raised by Hsu on harmonics was dealt with in other papers that were referenced in the original paper     

Fundamentals-corona: insulation's silent enemy. II

For pt.I see ibid., vol.4, no.3, p.41 (1988). Various methods of testing for the presence of corona are described. The selection of materials on the basis of their resistance to corona is discussed. The problems of designing for corona-free conditions are examined     

Closure on "Static security enhancement via optimal utilization of thyristor controlled series capacitors"

The authors thanks the discusser for his valuable comments and questions concerning their original paper (Y. Lu et al., see ibid., vol.17, p.324-9, 2002). His response to these discussions are presented as closure to the process.     

Discussion of "Reducing losses in distribution transformers"

The author comments on the paper by J.C. Olivares et al. (see ibid., vol.18, p.821-6, 2003) suggesting that the authors investigate the economic analysis of the application of magnetic shielding, and that they obtain formulas considering magnetic shielding relating to stray loss and load loss.     

Discussion of "Application of customer interruption costs in transmission network reliability planning" [and closure]

Shih-Min Hsu comments on the paper by A. A. Chowdhury et al. (see ibid., vol.37, p.1590-6, 2001). He comments on transmission systems reliability and the use of average loads with respect to cost/benefit analysis. The original authors reply to the comments.     

Discussion of "Series expansions for line series impedances considering different specific resistances, magnetic permeabilities, and dielectric permittivities of conductors, air, and ground"

The author comments on the paper by L. Hofman (see ibid., vol.18, p.564-70, 2003). The author makes two brief points on self and mutual inductance terms, and relative magnetic permeability of the ground.     

Correction to `Power system fault detection and state estimationusing Kalman filter with hypotheses testing' (Jul 91 1025-1030)

In the above-mentioned work (see ibid., vol.6, no.3, p.1025-39, 1991) a page was missing. The missing page is given. This page should have appeared after page 1029     

Engineering and the law-engineering obligations. III. Who is anindependent contractor?

For pt.II see ibid., vol.9, no.3 p.72 (1990). The following topics are discussed: implications of an employee's status; independent contractors; classifying employees.     

Comments on "The art of back-of-the envelope ray tracing" [andreply]

The author argues that the original paper ("The art of back-of-the envelope ray tracing", Rolland et. al, see ibid., vol.44, p.365-72, 2001) contains unnecessary, confusing, or incomplete information and they discuss the justifications for the criticisms given. The original authors' responses to these comments are also included in the paper