WINTER 2023 Cover StoryFrom Should to Shall: NFPA 70B Becomes a Standard

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NFPA–2023 Chapter 4 General: What Is Required, and Are Your Current Customers in Compliance?

In January 2023, NFPA 70B transitioned from the Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance to the Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. The…

Scott Blizard, American Electrical Testing Company LLC

NFPA 70B: Developing a Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Transitioning from the year 2022 into 2023 not only turned the page on electrical equipment maintenance but also placed us into…

Corey Hannahs, National Fire Protection Association

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Predictive Motor Maintenance: Static, Dynamic, and On-Line Testing

This article reviews current electrical testing methods and trends in the operational health of electric motors in the context of successful predictive maintenance programs. It explains the concepts of static motor testing — testing a motor that is not running ...

Drew Norman, Megger Baker Instruments

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Advancements in the Industry — Voltage Dependencies of Power Factor in Rotating Machinery Insulation

Motors and generators are often critical components of electrical systems. They are used to automate numerous industrial processes, circulate liquids ...

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Specs & Standards

ANSI/NETA Standards Update

ANSI REACCREDITATION NETA received formal reaccreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), on June 2, 2023. ANSI accreditation signifies that the procedures used by standards-developing organizations meet the institute’s requirements for openness, balance, consensus, and due process. NETA has ...

NETA World Staff

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INsights & Inspiration

Dave Kreger: Find Your Passion and Share it

Dave Kreger is the Executive Director of Customer Solutions at Premier Power Maintenance, Inc., one of the largest, privately (family) ...

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NETA Welcomes New Accredited Company: Sigma C Power Services

Sigma C is proud to be a NETA Accredited Company. We are a family business offering acceptance and maintenance testing ...

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Industry Topics

Neutral and Ground Harmonic-Induced Power Losses and Correction

In commercial and industrial power systems, harmonic currents can create a variety of issues, including increased power losses and potential damage to equipment. This article describes the various types of power losses associated with neutral and ground harmonic currents with ...

Howard W. Penrose, MotorDoc LLC

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Advancements in Industry: Demagnetization of Power Transformer Cores

After a power or distribution transformer is disconnected from the power grid or when DC current is applied, such as ...

Specs & Standards

ANSI/NETA Standards Update

ANSI/NETA ECS–2020 REVISION IN PROCESS A standards revision is in process for ANSI/NETA ECS, Standard for Electrical Commissioning of Electrical Power Equipment & Systems, following the American National Standard process, with a scheduled release in 2024. NETA ECS-202X will ...

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