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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...

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Strategies for Accurate Vibro-Acoustic Monitoring of OLTCs

Vibro-acoustic diagnostics have emerged as a rapid and non-invasive method to monitor and assess the health of On Load Tap Changers (OLTCs) in electrical power systems. This technology detects and analyzes the vibrations and sound patterns generated by OLTCs during operation, helping to identify...
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CSA Z462 and CSA Z463: A Powerful Combination

I recently viewed a destroyed 600-volt electrical panel board that had exploded when an operator reset an 800-ampere (A) breaker. His leather-palmed gloves had synthetic backs that ignited and seriously burned the back of his hands. His flame-resistant (FR) shirt was untucked and he was burned on his right side.

It is unfortunate that he was not following Canadian Standards Association’s CSA Z462 standard: “Workplace Electrical Safety” clause 4.3.7.3.10 (d). It is incredibly fortunate...

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