In this article, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has initiated several steps to ease the regulatory burdens within the energy industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the actions taken was moving most FERC employees to telework status, and technical and settlement conferences will be moving to video conferencing. FERC has been communicating with…
Read more April 10, 2020Taking a closer look at the electrical fuse market that is available today, we see new companies that continue to change the safety and quality standards within the industry. In this article, four new fuses are explained in more detail in how they operate and what makes their new characteristics unique. The first fuse mentioned is…
Read more March 20, 2020The company, Dynamic Ratings, has introduced a new Breaker Performance Monitor (BPM) that is a complex circuit breaker designed to monitor utilities. This new equipment has a unique feature that combines offline and online testing with high-speed waveform capture. This feature allows for a complete diagnosis of a breaker’s mechanical and electrical system that can…
Read more March 6, 2020GE Renewable Energy has secured 2.2 million in funding from the European Commission to develop a sulfur hexafluoride free, gas insulated substation circuit breaker. This new circuit breaker will have the same high performance and small size as a traditional SF6 insulated circuit breaker but will reduce the gas mass by 99% CO2 amount. The…
Read more February 28, 2020Industrial plants are full of potential electrical hazards, so it’s important to understand and follow the proper safety policy provided by the company for everyone’s protection. It is common for workers to encounter a variety of safety hazards, including machinery and electrical wiring/cables, on a routine basis. Here are some helpful safety tips you can follow:…
Read more February 27, 2020We have recently opened our second location in Warren, MI. This new ITE location will also specialize in transformers and panel boards. Just a few steps away from our original warehouse, this 7,200 SF building has its own staff and offices, with our newest employee, Dennis Stenzel, managing it. Dennis will be in charge of…
Read more February 13, 2020It is important to understand what causes and how to fix voltage unbalance when dealing with a 3-phase electrical system. An example used in this article, for instance, shows a 480V nominal system that may measure phase-to-phase voltage: 463V, 482V, and 474V. The voltage unbalance will create a current unbalance or magnify any present current…
Read more January 31, 2020Having the correct fuse for your electrical needs is imperative for the safety of yourself and your equipment. A blown fuse can be frustrating and sometimes make you wonder if a fuse should even be part of a circuit, but they are essential in protecting users from shock and catching fire. Any device that is…
Read more January 13, 2020In the article, it explains several reasons why it is important for electrical loads in industrial settings to be measured and have power factor correction. Power factor is used to measure active, working power and it is ideal to have a 1.0 rating, which means all the power is going towards performing work. The farther…
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