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    Utilities monitor the condition of their lines and substations to ensure continuity of service, reliability and operation.

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    Although utilities have digitized their analog records, the legacy grid data is not always consistent and manual processes are still required. Using machine learning to analyze available data can verify its accuracy and simplify the update process.
    Test and Measurement

    Tracking Decades-Old Power Poles with Machine Learning

    Nov. 1, 2023
    Utilities must organize and make sense of a tremendous tranche of legacy power grid data, but AI may offer answers.
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    Test and Measurement

    Tab-Ex 03 Enables Mobile Workers to Predict, Solve Outages

    Oct. 2, 2023
    With predictive maintenance based on captured real-time asset data, companies can identify when a component or machinery is due for service or suddenly requires replacement before...
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    Electrification

    EV Chargers: Power Grid Impact and Maintenance Requirements

    Aug. 2, 2023
    Appropriate maintenance, testing, and power quality monitoring are critical to ensure chargers operate properly as well as to negate the additional stress and potential negative...
    High Frequency Current Transformer (HFCT) Sensors clipped around the cable earth straps.
    High Frequency Current Transformer (HFCT) Sensors clipped around the cable earth straps.
    Test and Measurement

    Monitoring the Condition of HV Assets

    Dec. 20, 2022
    A novel technique known as the ASTUTE Cable Monitor performs on-line 24/7 PD monitoring of underground HV cables.
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    In June 2021, Alabama Power enabled FISR to trigger for loss of voltage (LOV) due to a loss of transmission source at a substation.
    Transmission Reliability

    The Life and Impact of FISR and Fault Location at Alabama Power

    Nov. 17, 2022
    Alabama Power’s deployment of distribution advanced applications positively impacts customers and reliability numbers.
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    Performing a groundline inspection on a wood utility pole to detect decay.
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    It is hard to ignore extreme weather events and natural disasters — and their effect on power delivery to customers in many regions.
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    Test and Measurement

    New Smart Wires Software to Boost Transmission Reliability

    Sept. 18, 2023
    NYSERDA’s Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Future Grid Challenges program will support the project.
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    Test and Measurement

    Systems With Intelligence Acquires Thermal Imaging Firm Viper Imaging Inc.

    Sept. 6, 2023
    The purchase is an expansion for SWI into the electric power industry and will strengthen the company’s thermal imaging expertise
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    Safety

    Personal Voltage Detection Safety

    Sept. 5, 2023
    COMPASS Pro provides a unique combination of features that empower individuals and teams to respond swiftly and effectively in emergency situations.
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    Test and Measurement

    Sensing for Transmission and Distribution Networks

    Aug. 21, 2023
    Learn how you can manage your systems Thermal Status & Circuit Condition status for optimal network performance at safe ampacity levels.