In some ways, you could say Scott Blizard grew into NETA’s 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award honoree. Currently Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at American Electrical Testing Co., LLC (AETCO), Blizard spent most of his life being around and working with the family company. “I grew up in the industry. I grew up in NETA,” he says. “It was like …
To those who know Dinesh Chhajer, it was no surprise he was named NETA’s 2019 Alliance Recognition Award honoree. Chhajer, who manages the technical support group for Megger, earned his MS in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. Previously an applications engineer and substation and design …
A change in NETA leadership occurs every two years, with the transition to a new president recognized as an important part of the association’s history and a key to its longevity and progress. NETA World’s custom is to share the outgoing President’s perspective in a thoughtful and reflective interview. James G. Cialdea, PE, has led the organization since June 2017. …
The best and brightest in electrical testing and maintenance lit up PowerTest 2019, the premier electrical power systems event. The annual five-day conference hosted 503 session and 575 trade show attendees from March 11–15, 2019, at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. PowerTest, the largest gathering of NETA Accredited Company representatives and industry professionals each year, …
Star Electrical Services & General Supplies, Inc. was established in 1999 and has become a leader in accurate, reliable, and professional solutions in electrical testing and high-voltage devices in Puerto Rico. The company is ISO 9001-2015 certified and is now the newest NETA Accredited Company (NAC) after satisfying the stringent requirements to become a full member. President Abelardo Hernandez is …
When it comes to electrical systems in industrial and commercial facilities and power plants, total system reliability is the top priority. An approach to electrical system service that encompasses both ac and dc power systems is required. AC and dc systems play an interconnected and equally critical role in ensuring overall reliability, and daily production and equipment protection require seamless …
ANSI/NETA MTS-2019 Revision Completed ANSI/NETA MTS, Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems, 2019 Edition, completed an American National Standard revision process in spring 2019. ANSI/NETA MTS-2019 supersedes the 2015 edition, having received ANSI approval as an American National Standard on February 4, 2019. A project intent notification was published in ANSI’s Standards Action …
DC winding resistance is a simple concept that relies on the fundamental application of Ohm’s Law. It is a powerful tool to determine continuity in power transformer winding circuits, specifically connections and tap changer contacts. However, performing a dc winding resistance test presents several technical difficulties that must be overcome: The power transformer’s magnetizing inductance must be removed through saturation …
NETA Corporate Alliance Partners (CAPs) are a group of industry-leading companies that have joined forces with NETA to work together toward a common aim: improving quality, safety, and electrical system reliability. In our CAP Spotlight series, we look at what makes CAPs special and highlight some of their successes. To kick off this issue, NETA World interviewed Wayne Bishop Jr., …
Diagnosing the condition of complex systems such as high-voltage rotating machines has never been a simple task. Design requirements, the use of different materials, and demanding operating conditions require multiple off-line tests and on-line monitors to provide information on the machine’s condition. Some tests only yield simple measurement results without high diagnostic value. This article describes the application of various …