Intelligent Power Today Magazine

News and Trends

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 facilities—also known as intelligent buildings.

According to the Institute for Building Efficiency, intelligent buildings use smart technologies to improve system functionality, control operating costs, and to keep building occupants safe, secure, comfortable, and, of...

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News & Trends

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...

Featured

Advanced protection against electromagnetic exposures and electric arc

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...

State of Industry

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...

Electrical Protection

Monitoring Circuit Breakers

Monitoring circuit breakers: Reviewing current testing methodologies

BY FINLEY LEDBETTER, Group CBS

Circuit breakers, from low-voltage molded case to high-voltage SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) circuit breakers, all connect and isolate electrical loads from downstream machinery. While some breakers are used as disconnect switches, they are not designed for this purpose. Most breakers are used sparingly, giving technicians few opportunities to test the breaker’s operation without removing the breaker and downstream equipment from service.

To minimize downtime, maintain productivity, and improve personnel safety, electricians are constantly looking for faster, easier ways to verify that circuit breakers will perform to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Today, electrical testing technicians have a multitude of available test methods and sets available to them. Industry Essentials will look at those testing methods with a focus on the trend towards testing methodologies that are capable of providing frequent, operational data on the breaker without the need to...

Electrical Protection Articles

Transformer Protection

Overcoming Relay Coordination Challenges

Relay coordination in electrical transformer protection is a critical process that ensures the safety and reliability of the power system. Effective coordination involves configuring multiple protective relays to operate in harmony, such that they correctly identify and isolate faults with minimal...

Generator Protection

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,...

A Closer Look into the True Cost of Replacing Electrical Switchgear

During my switchgear modernization presentations all over the US, I am constantly reminded of the concerns customers face with their aging electrical infrastructure. For the most part, these center around safety, reliability and productivity: Replacements parts are very hard (or impossible) to...