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A New Approach to High Voltage Insulation System Testing

Speed is the driving force of successful fault prevention. Early detection of insulation deterioration is key for avoiding asset failure, associated unplanned outages, and physical…
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Radiator Fin(s) Leak Repair

Radiator fins are notorious for leaking at various locations. One of which is where the fins are attached (welded) to the horizontal bottom-run header. Measurements…
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RMS Energy Responds to the Changing Engineering Needs of Customers

Today’s electrical infrastructure in the United States might have been viewed as a work of science fiction when the first commercial power grid was conceived…
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Conductive Glues

Electrically conductive pastes in high-voltage transformers BY LISA RINALDO, Prohm-tect As with other components of North American infrastructure such as wastewater and stormwater systems, much…
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Optimal Transformer Efficiency Using Weighted Average

In order to improve the efficiency of electrical distribution in commercial buildings, the US Department of Energy (DOE) introduced regulations with more stringent minimums on…
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Distribution Transformer DGA – The Future of Monitoring Distribution Systems

By Leon White and Traci Hopkins, H2scan Corporation As distributed generation, electric vehicle load, and requirements for increased electricity reliability provide real-world challenges for electric…
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The importance of risk assessment and the role of Reliability-based DGA

By Chuck Hoeppner, Delta-X Research It’s often said that you can’t manage what you can’t measure. But how does one manage risk in the mission-critical,…
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Metal Enclosed Electrical Bus, The Lifeline to the Transformer, What You Should Know and Why It’s Important to Your Bottom Line

Brief Summary:The purpose of this article is to educate power plant operators and maintenance personnel on the importance of metal enclosed electrical bus, an often-overlooked…
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Advancements in Dissolved Gas Analysis: Data Quality

Advancements in Dissolved Gas Analysis: Data Quality

IntroductionThere is more to DGA interpretation than comparing the latest gas concentrations to limits in…
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POWER TRANSFORMERS. Surplec Repair Facilities

POWER TRANSFORMERS. Surplec Repair Facilities

Repairing & Remanufacturing your transformer offers a solution that is both technically and economically efficient.…
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FirstEnergy Explores Alternatives to PJM Capacity Market

FirstEnergy Explores Alternatives to PJM Capacity Market

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing its power supply reliability, FirstEnergy is actively exploring…
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Advancements in Dissolved Gas Analysis: Risk Assessment

Advancements in Dissolved Gas Analysis: Risk Assessment

In general, the purpose of periodic screening with DGA for power transformers is risk assessment.…
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Transient Analysis of Power Transformers Using Finite Element Method

Transient Analysis of Power Transformers Using Finite Element Method

A transformer relies on electromagnetic induction through coils to transfer electric energy between two or…
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