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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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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...

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Securing Communication and Data Integrity

The ever-growing complexity of electrical grids, with their increasing reliance on interconnected communication and data exchange, necessitates robust cybersecurity measures. Traditional security solutions struggle to keep pace with the evolving sophistication of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure. Blockchain technology, with its core principles of immutability, transparency, and distributed ledger technology, offers a promising approach for enhancing communication security and data integrity within electrical grids. This article explores the application of blockchain in electrical grids, focusing on its role in ensuring data integrity and enhancing secure communication.

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Blockchain Fundamentals in Electrical Grids

Blockchain technology, at its core, is a distributed ledger that records transactions across a network of computers. In the context of electrical grids, it offers a decentralized framework for managing data exchanges, where each transaction is encrypted and linked to the previous one, ensuring a secure and traceable record.

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Smart Technologies in Generator Protection

The protection of electrical generators is undergoing a significant transformation with the integration of digital and smart technologies. These advancements, encompassing digital relays, smart sensors, and Internet of Things devices, are revolutionizing the way generators are monitored,...
Generator Protection

Integration of Generator Predictive Maintenance

The reliable and efficient operation of power grids relies heavily on the effective protection of generators. Traditionally, generator protection focused on reacting to faults after they occur. However, advancements in sensor technology, data analytics, and machine learning are enabling a paradigm...

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...