Electricity Forum Electricity Today Magazine Arc Flash Training

News and Trends

Latest News From The Industry

Illuminating Decisions: EPRI Lights the Way for Modern Lighting Adoption

Facility managers and operators understand the critical role lighting plays in their daily operations.  Accounting for roughly 30% of a commercial building's energy load, lighting significantly impacts energy consumption and associated maintenance costs.  However, focusing solely on the initial fixture cost misses a crucial aspect of responsible lighting management – the long-term perspective.

Visit Our Building Automation Study Course

 

Beyond the Sticker Price: Unveiling the True Cost of Light

Modern lighting solutions promise a...

Buyer's Guide


News & Trends


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...

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...

Electrical Protection

Conventional Methods to AI-Based Solutions

Evolution of Transformer Protection

The protection of electrical transformers is crucial for maintaining the stability and efficiency of power systems. Traditionally, protection schemes have relied on mechanical and analog devices to detect and mitigate faults. However, the landscape of transformer protection is evolving, with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies emerging as game-changers in the field.

Visit Our Electrical Protection Study Course

 

Conventional Protection Methods

Traditional transformer protection mechanisms typically involve overcurrent relays, differential protection schemes, and Buchholz relays. These methods have been the backbone of transformer protection, offering reliable performance in detecting and isolating faults.

Limitations of Conventional Methods

While effective in many scenarios, conventional protection systems have limitations. They often require manual settings and adjustments, lack the ability to adapt to changing network conditions, and can be slow to respond to complex fault scenarios. Moreover, their diagnostic capabilities are limited, making it difficult to predict...

Electrical Protection Articles


Generator Protection

The Evolution of Generator Fault Detection

The reliable operation of power grids hinges on the ability to detect and isolate faults within generators promptly. Over time, fault detection methodologies have evolved significantly, with advancements in technology leading to more accurate, sophisticated, and intelligent approaches. This article...

Monitoring Circuit Breakers

Monitoring circuit breakers: Reviewing current testing methodologies BY FINLEY LEDBETTER, Group CBS Circuit breakers, from low-voltage molded case to high-voltage SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) circuit breakers, all connect and isolate electrical loads from downstream machinery. While some breakers are...
Generator Protection

Coordinating Protection for Generator Safety

The reliable operation of a power grid hinges on the proper functioning of its generators. Protecting these critical assets from internal faults and external disturbances is paramount. However, achieving this protection presents a complex challenge – ensuring fast fault clearing times to...