A low-voltage distribution system is the final stage of the electric grid. It is the infrastructure that moves electric power inside buildings and dwellings. Let’s define a low-voltage distribution system. These systems rely on transformers (Figure 1) to step utility voltages down to usable levels. The most common voltages in such systems in the United States include 120, 240, 208, …

Partial discharge is a poorly understood phenomenon, made harder to understand because many different units are used to measure it. Making matters worse, sometimes you have to calibrate a test setup, and other times you don’t. This article explains the various units, when and how they are used, and why we calibrate (sometimes). MEASURING PARTIAL DISCHARGE Partial discharge is a pulsed …

When we left Rob in the Summer edition of Training Talk, he and John, the safety program  Manager, had made excellent progress on developing a safety plan that was inherent in every employee. John even acknowledged, “I am starting to understand what you meant by culture change by deepening employee understanding, involvement, and ownership.”  “We have a lot of work …

A 2019 EY Belong Barometer study found that over 40% of U.S. respondents reported feeling physically and emotionally isolated in the workplace. This feeling crossed generational, gender, and ethnic lines. Creating a caring workplace is essential for establishing an environment where employees feel valued and supported. But how can this be achieved? It requires intentional effort; such an environment doesn’t just develop …