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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 Code to help electrical professionals on the effective application through an improved understanding of the intent of the rules. Also, our course will instruct electrical...

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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...

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...

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Transformer Protection And High Impedance Faults

Electrical transformers are vital components of the power distribution network, ensuring the transfer of electricity across various voltage levels. Protecting these transformers from faults and failures is crucial to maintain the reliability and efficiency of the electrical grid. One of the significant challenges in transformer protection is managing high impedance faults (HIFs). This article explores the complexities of HIFs, their impact on system reliability, and the methods used to detect and mitigate these faults. However, certain types of faults pose a significant challenge to traditional transformer protection methods: high impedance faults.

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Understanding High Impedance Faults

High impedance faults occur when a conductor comes into contact with a surface that provides a path of relatively high resistance, often leading to arcing and intermittent contact. These faults can result from events like downed power lines or equipment failure. Unlike low impedance faults, which create significant current...

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