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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...


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

Integration of Lightning Protection Systems with Building Management Systems

The integration of Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) with Building Management Systems (BMS) represents a significant technological advancement in electrical protection. This integration facilitates real-time monitoring and data acquisition, enhancing the ability to protect structures from lightning strikes effectively. This article explores the potential benefits, challenges, and key considerations of this integrated approach.

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Enhancing Protection through Real-Time Monitoring

The core advantage of integrating LPS with BMS lies in the capability for real-time monitoring of lightning activity, which allows for immediate and informed responses to potential threats.

Real-Time Data Acquisition

Real-time data acquisition from LPS sensors provides continuous information on storm activity and lightning threats, enabling BMS to assess and respond to risks dynamically.

Improved Response Mechanisms

Integration with BMS allows for automated responses to lightning alerts, such as disconnecting sensitive electrical equipment, activating surge protection devices, and notifying facility managers or automated systems to...

Electrical Protection Articles


Protecting Industrial Control Circuits

Addressing relay challenges with the modern technology BY MARK STEPHENS & ALDEN WRIGHT, Electric Power Research Institute In 2009, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) began an effort to create improved alternating current (AC) “ice cube” relays that could withstand voltage sags...
Transformer Protection

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...