Whether the path you are forging in the electrical industry leads you to a role as an engineer, electrician, or inspector, one commonality is that your education will be based heavily on NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®). But does the NEC provide all that is needed to achieve comprehensive electrical safety? Electrical safety based on NEC requirements must be …
In an uncertain economy, every dollar counts — and for utilities and industrial firms, the temptation to cut training budgets is strong. But when it comes to electrical systems, that’s a gamble few can afford. Electrical failures cost U.S. facilities over $1.5 billion annually in direct damage, not to mention the ripple effects of downtime, safety risks, and regulatory penalties. …
If you ask five people to describe a microgrid you might get five different answers. But one universally required function that cuts across all the nuances of what can make a microgrid a microgrid is the ability to “island” from the grid while continuing to serve onsite electrical loads. Islanding is the process of disconnecting and later reconnecting to the …
New fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks are being built at a record pace. An integral part of any fiber network is the fiber jumper assemblies that help interconnect the systems, their branching devices, and fiber drops. Fiber network owners put a lot of emphasis on quality components to ensure a future-proof network with minimal maintenance and power costs that will last at …
Wind turbine, solar, and battery storage — distributed energy resources (DER) — site transformers are generally excluded from dissolved gas IEEE and IEC standards for limits. The primary reason has to do with the unusually high levels of gassing that occur due to variable loads, harmonic content, resonance issues, and other conditions that are specific to DER applications. This has …
The global shift towards renewable energy, particularly solar power, is driving the clean energy revolution. However, solar energy’s intermittent nature challenges grid stability and consistent supply. Stationary battery systems offer a crucial solution for energy storage and grid management, capturing excess solar energy during peak hours and releasing it when needed. These advanced systems smooth power fluctuations, provide backup during …
Transformer bushings are one of the most critical components of a transformer. Today, up to 22% of major failures on high-voltage transformers can be tracked back to bushings. Almost half of these failures result in catastrophic failures such as explosions, fires, or oil spills. The cost of these damages and the lost opportunity to deliver energy could be several hundred …
An Interview with Pam Stevenson, Director of Equipment Operations at TDS Equipment With rising equipment costs, tighter project timelines, and increasing compliance demands, electrical teams are seeking smarter ways to access the necessary equipment without compromising quality or exceeding their budget. That’s why more professionals are turning to third-party equipment sourcing partners like TDS Equipment. Pam Stevenson, Director of Equipment …
RESA Power Canada serves the electrical utility, industrial, and commercial markets across Canada and North America. With service locations in Calgary, Edmonton, and Surrey, the company specializes in the electrical maintenance and commissioning of medium- and high-voltage power systems, offering quality and reliable services customers can count on. The company combines the national access and expertise of a large-scale provider …
NETA has taken a leadership position in support of the NFPA 70B–2023 maintenance requirements by establishing its new Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company (QEMC) and Worker (QEMW) Program. This new qualification program is in response to the recently ANSI-approved NFPA 70B®, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance®, which makes proper electrical equipment maintenance mandatory and enforceable. The new program is intended to …