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HAZARDS AROUND

While working live in the energized grid, presence of voltage around the workers requires special attention. However, live-line (live working) techniques are widely applied for decades, several accidents in the past prove that the level of safety must be improved to minimize the number and seriousness of injuries in the future.
In the high voltage grid, bare-hand method is a common technique for safe live work. In the surroundings of any energized equipment,...

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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...

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

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems

The ever-increasing reliance on interconnected electrical protection systems necessitates robust cybersecurity measures. Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) play a vital role in safeguarding these critical infrastructure components from cyberattacks. This article explores the role of IDS/IPS within electrical protection networks, discussing their functionalities, the features required for effective protection, and the considerations for successful implementation.

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Essential Features for Effective IDS/IPS in Electrical Protection

To be effective within electrical protection networks, IDS/IPS solutions require specific features and functionalities:

Deep Packet Inspection (DPI): IDS/IPS should perform Deep Packet Inspection to analyze the content of network traffic, not just the headers. This allows for identifying attacks that exploit specific communication protocols used within electrical protection systems, such as IEC 61850 or DNP3. Traditional port-based security controls that only analyze headers may miss attacks that leverage...

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The Switchgear Survival Guide

10 suggestions to optimize equipment life and enhance reliability BY HAL THEOBALD, Schneider Electric With increasing dependence on computers and automated processes, most modern facilities cannot afford downtime. According to studies published by the Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Company and FM...
Generator Protection

Modernizing Protection for Aging Generators

As the electrical grid continues to evolve, the challenge of maintaining effective protection for aging generators becomes increasingly significant. Many older generators operate with potentially outdated protection schemes that may not meet the current standards of efficiency and safety. This...