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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

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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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NFPA 70B–2023, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance

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National Field Services

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Milestone | Mile·Stone / ˈmī(-e)l-,stōn: A Significant Point in Development

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Utilize a Great Resource: NFPA 70E Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

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CBS Field Services

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NFPA 70B: The Resurgence of the Electrical Maintenance Program

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Arizona Public Service Company

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Effect of CT Saturation on Transformer Differential Protection

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PPE Requirements for Installing Temporary Protective Grounds

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

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

    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/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 ...
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    Dave Kreger: Find Your Passion and Share it

    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

    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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    Neutral and Ground Harmonic-Induced Power Losses and Correction

    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 ...
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    Advancements in Industry: Demagnetization of Power Transformer Cores

    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 ...
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    ANSI/NETA Standards Update

    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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    Meet NETA World’s New Technical Editors

    In this issue of NETA World, we feature three standout employees from NETA member companies who have recently stepped up ...
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    NETA Quarterly Activities: September 2023

    NETA Quarterly Activities: September 2023

    NETA BOARD AND MEMBER MEETING September 7–8, 2023Las Vegas, Nevada NETA’s fall board and member meetings held in Las Vegas ...
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