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Counterfeiting Kills

Each year, the counterfeiting of well-known brands and products continues to rise, creating an even more threatening problem. Such well-known counterfeited brands, including consumer safety and critical electrical products, are estimated to be five to seven percent of world trade. The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC) estimates that the counterfeiting of distinguished brands costs industries $600 billion each year worldwide and may result in as many as 750,000 lost jobs every year in the United States.

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Introducing Intelligent Power Today

Welcome to Intelligent Power Today Magazine, our publication that explores and explains the who, what, where, when, why and how of intelligent electrical devices, a collection of complex mechanical devices and sophisticated control systems used in industrial, commercial, and institutional...

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Advanced protection against electromagnetic exposures and electric arc

HAZARDS AROUND While working live in the energized grid, presence of voltage around the workers requires special attention. However, live-line (live working) techniques are widely applied for decades, several accidents in the past prove that the level of safety must be improved to minimize...

2024 CE Code Training - Better Understanding of the Rules

CE Code training is intended to do a lot more than instruct about what changes have taken place since the last time Canada issued a national electrical code. We are producing a series of courses across Canada by one of Canada’s leading experts on the 2024 Edition of Canada’s Electrical...

Electrical Protection

Advancements in Lightning Rod Design: Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Technology

Lightning protection systems have evolved significantly, with Early Streamer Emission (ESE) technology emerging as a groundbreaking advancement in lightning rod design. ESE technology aims to proactively protect structures from lightning strikes by initiating an upward streamer earlier than traditional lightning rods. This article delves into the concept of ESE technology, its potential benefits, limitations, and its impact on modern lightning protection strategies.

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Understanding Early Streamer Emission Technology

ESE lightning rods are designed to preemptively react to the electrostatic conditions that precede a lightning strike, creating an upward leader streamer ahead of natural conditions. This proactive approach increases the probability of capturing the lightning discharge directly, thereby enhancing the protected area's safety.

Mechanism of Action

ESE devices work by detecting the rise in ambient electric field strength as a thunderstorm approaches. Once a certain threshold is reached, the device emits a streamer earlier than...

Electrical Protection Articles

Overcurrent and Short Circuit Protection

The Evolution of Circuit Breaker Technology

Circuit breakers play a critical role in overcurrent and short circuit protection within electrical systems. Their function is to interrupt the flow of current when it exceeds safe limits, preventing equipment damage and potential fires. Over the past century, circuit breaker technology has...

Overcurrent and Short Circuit Protection

Enhancing System Reliability

Advanced overcurrent and short circuit protection technologies are vital for the reliability and efficiency of electrical systems. These technologies have evolved significantly, offering sophisticated mechanisms to detect and isolate overcurrent conditions swiftly, thereby preventing equipment...

Cybersecurity for Protective Devices

Zero-Trust Security: Securing Electrical Protection

The ever-increasing reliance on interconnected electrical protection systems necessitates a robust cybersecurity posture. Traditional perimeter-based security models, which rely on strong external defenses, have proven insufficient against sophisticated cyberattacks. Zero-trust security offers a...

Lightning Protection Systems

Design and Installation Challenges

Lightning strikes pose a significant threat to structures and electrical equipment. A well-designed and installed lightning protection system (LPS) is crucial to safeguard buildings, infrastructure, and personnel from the damaging effects of lightning strikes. However, designing and installing...