Out-of-step protection is a critical component of modern power system protection schemes—its importance has grown ...

Performing maintenance and test suites are integral to ensuring the proper performance of software and to identifying and solving any possible issues. This guide will present an introduction to ...

Abstract: Maintenance, test schedules, and testing procedures that can be used to optimize the life and performance of permanently installed, vented lead-acid storage batteries used for standby ...

Proper engineering on the front end of a project, including acceptance testing and commissioning prior to initially energizing, ensures a smooth start up and reduces the problems that can keep a ...

This blog segment focuses on the growing adoption of digital substations and the many advantages such infrastructure provides for its owners. No area is more notable than the growing adoption of IEC ...

Predictive maintenance of motor systems is a necessity when it comes to supporting reliability objectives that in turn support business objectives. Static or off-line testing is commonly performed ...

Diagnosing equipment conditions and evaluating in-service lubricant test results includes looking at both the health of the equipment and the integrity of the oil. Companies with mechanical ...

It goes without saying that the diagnostic testing of substation assets during commissioning and on-going maintenance is essential to ensure their reliable and safe operation. Considerable time and ...

Batteries are among the least expensive pieces of equipment in a substation, and they are the heart that keeps the protection and control system running. Despite this, they are often not maintained ...