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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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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...

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

Maintaining System Stability: The Role of Protection in Preventing Cascading Outages

Modern electrical power grids are complex networks designed to deliver electricity efficiently and reliably. Maintaining grid stability is crucial to ensure uninterrupted power supply. Overcurrent and short circuit protection plays a vital role in achieving this stability by preventing localized faults from cascading into widespread outages. This article explores the concept of cascading outages and how effective overcurrent and short circuit protection strategies contribute to maintaining grid stability.

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The Importance of Overcurrent and Short Circuit Protection

Overcurrent and short circuit conditions can lead to significant damage in power systems, causing interruptions in service and, in severe cases, leading to cascading outages affecting large geographic areas.

Isolating Faults to Maintain Stability

Effective overcurrent and short circuit protection systems are designed to quickly detect and isolate faults, minimizing their impact and preventing them from propagating through the power grid.

Ensuring Reliable Power Supply

By protecting...

Electrical Protection Articles

Transformer Protection

Optimizing Protection for Industrial Applications

Transformers play a critical role in industrial facilities, stepping up or down voltage levels to power motors, machinery, and lighting systems. However, the industrial environment presents unique challenges for transformer protection compared to traditional utility applications. This article...

Cybersecurity for Protective Devices

Enhancing Cybersecurity with AI and Machine Learning

The ever-increasing reliance on interconnected electrical systems necessitates robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies are emerging as powerful tools in this fight, offering new...

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...

Lightning Protection Systems

Lightning Protection in Safeguarding Power Grids

Lightning protection is crucial for maintaining the integrity and functionality of critical infrastructure, particularly power grids and communication networks. These systems are vital for the socio-economic well-being of communities and the smooth operation of various sectors. This article...