Test and Measurement

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

Highlights

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April 11, 2025
This audio story, which is narrated from the April 2025 cover article, explores how a technician solves three mysteries related to transformer trips in the field.
Photo by Korea Electric Power Corp.
June 24, 2024
The utility’s wildfire detection system uses its existing transmission infrastructure and analyzes images with artificial intelligence.
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May 8, 2024
Dynamic line ratings enable utilities to measure transmission line capacity with precision rather than based on assumptions.
Photo by Heimdall Power.
May 1, 2024
By installing sensors to perform dynamic line ratings, the utility’s transmission line capacity improved more than 25%, nearly 70% of the time.
Photo by Laki Power.
March 1, 2024
The station includes a bundle of meteorologic equipment, bidirectional cameras and multiple sensors to keep a close watch on transmission and distribution lines.
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Sept. 1, 2024
The TruPulse 200i laser rangefinder offers 50% greater distance accuracy, faster target acquisition, Bluetooth Dual Mode connectivity, and a durable, waterproof design. It's a...
June 24, 2024
In today’s world, when there’s an outage, everyone needs to be on the same page, regarding the scope of work for the given time and budget.
Photo by PG&E.
June 17, 2024
PG&E deploys a remotely operated controlled-burn system, next-gen drones, wireless remote grids and more to enable layers of protection.