Advancements in the Industry — Acceptance and Maintenance Testing for Medium-Voltage Electrical Power Cables — Part 3 of 3

Thomas D. Sandri, Protec Equipment Resources Corporate Alliance Corner, Summer 2023 Corporate Alliance Corner

In Part 2 of our three-part series on acceptance and maintenance testing for medium-voltage electrical power cables, we explored high-potential testing techniques, including tests performed with direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) performed at power frequency and at very low frequency (VLF). We also explored diagnostic testing and reviewed dissipation factor (tan delta) testing.   In Part 3, we …

Partner Spotlight — Protec Equipment Resources: Quality, Safety, Reliability

NETA World Staff Corporate Alliance Corner, Summer 2023 Corporate Alliance Corner

NETA’s Corporate Alliance Partners (CAPs) are 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 continuing Partner Spotlight series, NETA talks to President Jason Henry about the thought leadership and subject-matter expertise at Protec Equipment Resources. Henry spent 26 years working for a NETA company, …

Advancements in the Industry: Acceptance and Maintenance Testing for Medium-Voltage Electrical Power Cables — Part 2 of 3

Thomas D. Sandri, Protec Equipment Resources Corporate Alliance Corner, Spring 2023 CAP Corner

In Part 1 of our three-part series on acceptance and maintenance testing for medium voltage electrical power cables, we reviewed cable construction and cable aging characteristics and started our discussions on cable testing options and philosophies. In Part 2 of this article, we move away from undervoltage testing and explore high potential testing techniques. HIGH POTENTIAL TESTING PERFORMED WITH DIRECT …

Partner Spotlight — OMICRON electronics: Leading with People

NETA World Staff Corporate Alliance Corner, Spring 2023 CAP Corner

NETA’s Corporate Alliance Partners (CAPs) are a group of industry-leading companies that have joined forces with NETA to work together toward a common goal: Improve quality, safety, and electrical system reliability. In our continuing CAP Spotlight series, NETA talks to Jackie Peer, Head of Strategic Business Development about the thought leadership and subject-matter expertise at OMICRON electronics. NWJ: What are …

Advancements in the Industry – Operational Technology Cyber Threats Are on the Rise

Bryan J. Gwyn and Sagar S. Singam, Doble Engineering Company Winter 2022 CAP Corner, Corporate Alliance Corner

Critical infrastructure security is in the national spotlight.[1] According to the 2022 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report, organizations throughout the world’s OT security initiatives are making inadequate progress toward comprehensive protection of ICS and SCADA systems in the relatively new world of connected OT.[2] The Biden administration recently issued a national security memorandum that sets baseline cybersecurity goals …

CAP Spotlight – Group CBS: People, Technology, and Uptime

NETA World Staff Corporate Alliance Corner, Winter 2022 CAP Corner

NETA’s 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. Here, our continuing CAP Spotlight series talks to President Ashley Ledbetter about the thought leadership and subject-matter expertise of Group CBS. NW: What are the biggest challenges facing your …

Advancements in the Industry: Who Is Qualified and Who Isn’t When It Comes to Electrical Safety?

Thomas D. Sandri, Protec Equipment Resources Corporate Alliance Corner, Fall 2022 CAP Corner

Electricity is a powerful force that can cause serious injury and death. When it comes to electrical job tasks, it only takes an instant to turn a momentary mistake into a life-altering event or even fatality. Therefore, qualified electrical workers must understand the hazards presented by exposed energized parts and know how to protect themselves using safe electrical work practices.  …

CAP Spotlight: ECP Solutions: Our Innovation, Your Solution

NETA World Staff Corporate Alliance Corner, Fall 2022 CAP Corner

NETA’s 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. Here, our continuing CAP Spotlight series highlights the individual successes of these companies with an interview with Chris King, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at ECP Solutions. NW: Please briefly …

Advancements in the Industry: The Key to Relay Protection Success: Cooperation

Ed Khan, Doble Engineering Company Corporate Alliance Corner, Summer 2022 CAP Corner

The objective of protective relays and protective schemes is to protect electrical equipment such as transformers, lines, cables, bus bars, etc. during abnormal system conditions. Hence, protective relaying demands the utmost attention and diligence. However, when dealing with relay protection, protection engineers may inadvertently focus only on the relays. Engineers talk about selecting appropriate relays, applying correct settings, checking out …

Advancements in the Industry: Capacitive Coupling: Measurement Quality and Safety Issues

Felix Feustel, OMICRON electronics Corporate Alliance Corner, Spring 2022 CAP Corner

A basic distinction can be made between system safety and product safety. Product safety has improved constantly over the past few years, if not decades. One reason for this is that various standards have been established or improved recently. Usually, norms or standards reflect the state-of-the-art in modern techniques. Using state-of-the-art measurement equipment that meets quality standards for safety minimizes …