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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.

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Beyond the Sticker Price: Unveiling the True Cost of Light

Modern lighting solutions promise a...

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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...

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...

Electrical 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 explores the historical development of fault detection techniques in generator protection, tracing the journey from traditional methods to advanced analytics and AI-driven approaches.

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Traditional Fault Detection Methods

Historically, generator protection relied on electromechanical relays and simple electronic devices that offered basic fault detection capabilities.

Electromechanical Relays

Electromechanical relays were the cornerstone of early fault detection systems, operating on physical principles to detect overcurrents, overvoltages, or other anomalies indicative of faults.

Limitations of Traditional Methods

While reliable within their operating parameters, these traditional systems had limitations in terms of speed, selectivity, and sensitivity to complex fault conditions, often leading to delayed or inaccurate fault...

Electrical Protection Articles

Transformer Protection

The Rise of Digital Relays

For decades, transformer protection relied on analog electromechanical relays. While these served their purpose, the advent of digital relays has revolutionized this crucial aspect of power system operation. This article explores the key advantages of digital relays over their analog counterparts,...

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...

Generator Protection

Generator Protection and Renewable Energy Integration

The increasing integration of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power into the electricity grid presents unique challenges for generator protection. Traditional protection schemes, designed for conventional synchronous generators (fossil-fuel, hydro), need adaptation to accommodate the...