A Guide To Common Structures In An Electrical Substation
An electrical substation is a collection of equipment used in order to step up or step down electrical currents before they can be used. The most common structures you’ll find in an [...]
A Brief History Of The Power Grid
Everything around you, from your lights to your computers, is powered by electricity. When you think about it, it’s such an impressive achievement to distribute a massive amount of electricity [...]
4 Key Factors Of The Substation Design Process
The design of distribution substations must be a combination of the quality and reliability of the power supply, as well as functionality, maintainability, safety, and simplicity of operation. In [...]
3 Things You Need To Know About Partial Discharge Testing
Partial discharge testing is one of the most effective ways of detecting errors in the insulation system for electrical assets before a breakdown or any significant damage can occur. In this [...]
How You Can Keep Safety Top of Mind Every Day
All engineers – where it’s a plumber, electrician, or HVAC installation specialist – should be aware of how important safety in the workplace is. It’s also important for teams to regularly [...]
The Difference Between Switchgear and Switchboard
The switchboard and switchgear are both important systems that control the way power is delivered to electrical circuits. The terms are often used interchangeably. It is important to understand, [...]
The Best Power Plant Practices to Ensure Cable Operability
Cable operability refers to the basic function of electrical cable within a power plant: to transmit control signals, instrument signals and electrical power. In most non-nuclear power plant [...]
How To Weather A Power Outage In Winter
If you lose power in the winter, you and your family could be in danger of frigid temperatures. One of the most important things is family: keeping not just yourself but your family safe during a [...]
How to Prepare for a Power Outage in the Winter
Winter brings strong winds, ice, snow, and extreme cold. That’s why the occasional power outage is something we should prepare for in advance. What if the power went out for two days and you had [...]
How To: Maintaining Your Anchor Tools
Like most mechanical devices, anchor tools require periodic safety checks and maintenance to ensure you’re getting the best possible performance. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most [...]