All electrical equipment has a finite lifespan. Recognizing the signs of aging and understanding how to assess equipment health is essential. As NETA Certified Technicians, we play a critical role in helping to extend the operational life of electrical systems by implementing proactive maintenance strategies that enable our customers to maximize performance and reliability for as long as possible.
1. Which of the following is the U.S. standard for electrical equipment maintenance?
a. NFPA 70E
b. NFPA 70B
c. NFPA 70
d. NFPA 70C
2. What are the two main focuses for proper electrical maintenance?
a. Efficiency and cost savings
b. Ease of access and minimizing process interruptions
c. Simplicity and automation
d. Safety and reliability
3. Which of the following maintenance activities improves the condition of a circuit breaker?
a. Measure contact resistance
b. Lubricate moving parts
c. Perform dielectric withstand
d. Record contact timing
4. Which of the following is the most cost-effective way an asset owner can anticipate equipment issues?
a. Visual inspections and walkthroughs
b. Scheduled maintenance
c. Research in equipment failure
d. Online monitoring
5. Which of the following observations may indicate loose connections?
a. Powdery white residue
b. Discoloration
c. Rust
d. Bulging insulator
6. Which of the following is an inevitable outcome for electrical equipment?
a. Electrical failure
b. Maloperation
c. Deterioration
d. Adaptation
7. How can a company develop an appropriate electrical maintenance program (EMP)?
a. Itemize all equipment assets and designate criticality.
b. Develop a system to track and manage maintenance activities.
c. Ensure qualified personnel (internal or external) perform the work.
d. All of the above
Morgan Gieni, CET, PSE, is the Technical Support Lead — Technical Field Services (TFS) at Magna IV Engineering. He is a Certified Engineering Technologist through ASET — The Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta and a Power System Electrician. Gieni has extensive knowledge and experience regarding the commissioning, repair, and maintenance of electrical power systems equipment. He has spent the past few years of his career building technical training programs, providing technical support, and mentoring field service employees. Gieni holds NETA Level IV Senior Technician Certification and is on NETA’s Technical Resource Committee.