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Thermography 101

Thermography used to be expensive, difficult, and primarily used by large industrial facilities and the military. These days, it has become much more affordable, easier to use, and more broadly applied. A thermal imager works by producing thermal (heat) pictures of the equipment. Electrical...

Safe Electrical Maintenance Checklist

Reduce the risk of arc flash hazards with CSA Z462 BY ROBERT BURGESS, Lineman’s Testing Laboratories Safe electrical maintenance practices and on-going personnel training can minimize the likelihood of electrical injuries and fatalities due to electrical shock, electrocution, arc flash and arc...

Understanding the DC Overpotential Test

The 411 on DC testing of low-voltage circuit breakers BY JIM WHITE, Shermco Industries, Inc. The direct current (DC) overpotential test is one of the basic tests conducted to ensure an insulation system has adequate insulation life to make it to the next scheduled maintenance interval. While not...

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...

Wireless Measurement Systems

Conquering challenges with wireless measurement systems BY COLIN PLASTOW, Fluke Electronics Any type of manufacturing or industrial environment presents a number of challenges when taking measurements. Whether you need to check performance over time or run spot checks, there are many situations...
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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 potential issues before they lead to failure. However, accurate vibro-acoustic monitoring faces challenges, notably distinguishing between normal operational noise and signals indicative of a fault, especially in the presence of ambient...

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About Dynamic Ratings

Vibro-Acoustic Testing applied to Circuit Breakers (On-line/Off-line)

Introducing Critter Guard

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Everlast Transmission Tower tags

Build-Your-Own Acorn, featuring OmniMax

Cut-Resistant and Puncture-Resistant Gloves

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Overhead & Underground T&D Handbook, Vol. 1

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Electricity Today T&D Magazine - TRANSFORMERS Special Issue

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