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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
Columnists
Eric Beckman
President's Desk
International Electrical Testing Association,
NETA President
Milestone | Mile·Stone / ˈmī(-e)l-,stōn: A Significant Point in Development
Ron Widup
Shermco Industries
NFPA 70E and NETA
Utilize a Great Resource: NFPA 70E Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Mose Ramieh JR
CBS Field Services
In the Field
NFPA 70B: The Resurgence of the Electrical Maintenance Program
Steve Turner
Arizona Public Service Company
Relay Column
Effect of CT Saturation on Transformer Differential Protection
Paul Chamberlain
American Electrical Testing Co., LLC
Safety Corner
PPE Requirements for Installing Temporary Protective Grounds
Virginia Balitski
Magna IV Engineering
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NFPA 70B–2023, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance
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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 ...
CORPORATE ALLIANCE CORNER
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 ...
INsights & Inspiration
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 ...
