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Every nation has numerous vital facilities that are largely dependent on electricity to function. Infrastructures that are critical to a quick response to outages include the public health system, the... Read more

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This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the isolation, maintenance, and restoration of a 132kV GIS Transformer Bay and Line Bay. It... Read more

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How to: Isolation, maintenance, and restoration of a 132kV GIS Transformer Bay and Line Bay | EEP

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the isolation, maintenance, and restoration of a 132kV GIS Transformer Bay and Line Bay.

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The airwaves are blowing up with the potential of AI in industrial automation -- but is it all talk? Not at all, says Bryan DeBois, DIrector of AI at RoviSys, a system integration founded in 1989.

In fact, Autonomous AI is solving unsolvable problems right now -- including the brain drain and labor shortage -- that are plaquing manufacturing throughout the US.

FInd out how in this episode of Talking Industrial Automation.

Talking Industrial Automation: Bryan DeBois of RoviSys | Episode 99

The airwaves are blowing up with the potential of AI in industrial automation -- but is it all talk? Not at all, says Bryan DeBois, DIrector of AI at RoviSys, a system integration founded in 1989. In fact, Autonomous AI is solving unsolvable problems right now -- including the brain drain and...

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Digital substations are pretty fragile in terms of various kinds of threats. Yes, they are advanced and have a vast number of highly effective protection and control features, but this... Read more

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Dangerous threats that can compromise operation of modern digital substations and IEDs | EEP

Digital substations have a vast number of highly effective protection and control features, but the dangerous threats that can compromise IEDs

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The Substation Automation Systems, often known as SASs, are responsible for a tremendous variety of tasks. These include some extremely important actions, such as clearing faults in a timely manner... Read more

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The true art of control, monitoring and protection provided by Substation Automation Systems | EEP

The Substation Automation Systems (SASs) are responsible for a tremendous variety of tasks, such as clearing faults and visual facilities

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This technical article delves into the necessity of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at GIS substations, emphasizing the importance of meticulous documentation, regular review, and formal approval processes to ensure that... Read more

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Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for GIS Substations | EEP

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at GIS substations, emphasizing the importance of meticulous documentation, regular review, and formal

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Like it or not, hard times are in front of us, by all means. I won’t deal the hard times now, but instead, I’ll shortly say that it’s all about... Read more

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From an entry-level job at a sewage plant (spoiler, it's as bad as you think) to writing a science fiction novel to earning four degrees+, Jeromy Peterson has accumulated an unusual mix of experiences over the course of his 25-year career. Hear all about it -- including the 17 years he's spent as CEO and president of Ripple Industries, an automation and control systems integration company -- in this episode of Talking Industrial Automation.

Talking Industrial Automation: Jeromy Peterson of Ripple Industries | Epsiode 98

From an entry-level job at a sewage plant (spoiler, it's as bad as you think) to writing a science fiction novel to earning four degrees+, Jeromy Peterson has accumulated an unusual mix of experiences over the course of his 25-year career. Hear all about it -- including the 17 years he's spent...

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In this technical article we take a deeper dive into the engineering of battery energy storage systems, selection of options and capabilities of BESS drive units, battery sizing considerations, and... Read more

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Design Engineering For Battery Energy Storage Systems: Sizing, Selection and Operation | EEP

Design engineering of battery energy storage systems, selection of options and capabilities of BESS drive units, battery sizing...

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In modern electrical power systems, ensuring a reliable and continuous supply of electricity is critical, particularly in facilities where downtime can result in significant operational disruptions and financial losses. Low... Read more

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ATS Schematics and Logic Analysis for a Substation 415V AC Auxiliary Supply Panel | EEP

Analysis of an 415V AC auxiliary supply single line diagram, and 250kVA diesel generator supply incoming panel, for backup power in emergency

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This article aims to inform the reader about the applications, procurement, selection & design, and integration of BESS (battery energy storage systems) into LV and MV power networks. The intended... Read more

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BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) in LV and MV Power Networks: Practical Guide (Part-1) | EEP

Applications, procurement, selection & design, and integration of BESS (battery energy storage systems) into LV and MV power networks.

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Terminals and other connecting elements, such as CT/VT shorting and isolating links, test blocks, and earthlings, often need to be better understood in analysing wiring diagrams and schematics. This can... Read more

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Often wrongly interpreted: Terminals, isolating links and bars in wiring diagrams and schematics | EEP

Terminals and other connecting elements in wiring diagrams and schematics, such as CT/VT shorting & isolating links, test blocks, earthlings

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After 30 years of experience in industrial solution leadership -- ranging from greenfield design and engineering to custom specialized solutions -- Alex Pool launched Masked Owl Technologies.



As President of this SI startup, he uses his decades of experience in a diverse technology and automation landscape -- from the destruction of WWII-era chemical weapons to sequencing paper into NYC’s local print shops – to inform this latest venture.



Alex’s true passion is in problem-solving and building integrated systems that are unmatched elsewhere.



Hear all about it in this episode of Talking Industrial Automation.

Talking Industrial Automation: Alex Pool of Masked Owl Technologies | Episode 97

After 30 years of experience in industrial solution leadership -- ranging from greenfield design and engineering to custom specialized solutions -- Alex Pool launched Masked Owl Technologies. As President of this SI startup, he uses his decades of experience in a diverse technology and...

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The aging process starts the moment new substation equipment is put into service; how quickly it happens depends on a number of factors, including the equipment’s use, the environment, the... Read more

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Substation Equipment Maintenance: Often Neglected Until Something Big Drops Dead | EEP

To keep electrical equipment running for a longer period of time, this technical article presents several methods for maintaining it.

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This technical article aims to delve into various aspects of electrical connectivity, symbol representation, and isolation methodologies, shedding light on fundamental concepts and practical applications within the field. From the... Read more

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Mastering Electrical Connectivity: From Circuit Topology to Switching Classifications | EEP

Various aspects of electrical connectivity, symbol representation, and isolation methodologies, and shedding light on fundamental concepts.

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This technical article discusses twelve different methods for laying high voltage cables. Out of the ten, four are deemed conventional and eight are deemed progressive. Many various utilities and companies... Read more

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Twelve high voltage cable construction techniques used worldwide | EEP

This technical article discusses twelve different methods for laying high voltage cables. Out of the ten, four are deemed conventional and

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This article aims to inform the reader of important considerations when designing an IEC 61850 based substation communication system. There is a brief background introduction to substation communications, to give... Read more

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Critical factors to bear in mind when designing IEC 61850 communications for digital substations | EEP

Implementation of IEC61850 based communications systems in digital substations, and factors for the engineer to consider when designing.

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The Austin office will amplify support, sales and training opportunities covering an array of industries that include electric vehicles, medtech and digital manufacturing.

Beckhoff USA Accelerates Growth with New Office in Austin, Texas

<p>The Austin office will amplify support, sales and training opportunities covering an array of industries that include electric vehicles, medtech and digital manufacturing.</p>

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The acquisition strengthens the company’s ability to produce ultrahigh-purity components for critical markets like semiconductor manufacturing.

Brooks Instrument Acquires Creative Machining Technology

<p>The acquisition strengthens the company’s ability to produce ultrahigh-purity components for critical markets like semiconductor manufacturing.</p>

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Yaskawa Electric’s Next-Generation Industrial Robot with AI and Autonomy Uses Wind River Linux

Learn more about Yaskawa Electric’s Next-Generation Industrial Robot with AI and Autonomy Uses Wind River Linux at Automation.com

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