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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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Cybersecurity Threats and Transformer Protection

The increasing reliance on digital technologies for power system operation has introduced new vulnerabilities. Transformer protection systems, historically reliant on dedicated hardware and closed communication protocols, are becoming more interconnected and susceptible to cyberattacks. This article explores the evolving cybersecurity landscape and proposes mitigation strategies to safeguard these critical components of the electrical grid.

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Understanding the Cybersecurity Risks

Transformer protection systems, integral to managing the flow and integrity of electrical power, now often rely on digital and networked technologies. These systems are targets for cyber threats due to their critical role in energy distribution. Cyberattacks can lead to the unauthorized manipulation of protective relays, resulting in false tripping, sustained outages, or physical damage to the transformers themselves.

Types of Cyber Threats

  • Targeted attacks: Specific systems are targeted to disrupt power supply operations.
  • Malware and ransomware: Software designed to damage or gain...

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Protection Schemes for Commercial and Industrial Facilities

The strategies and recommended practices that apply to protection schemes for commercial and industrial facilities have evolved in the past decade. It is important that facilities managers and protection practitioners understand and embrace these developments. The key challenges arise from the new...

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...
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Protection for Smart Grid Integration

The concept of smart grids is revolutionizing the power delivery landscape. Characterized by two-way power flow, distributed generation, and increased reliance on automation, smart grids present unique challenges for traditional transformer protection schemes.These developments necessitate a...