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    Test and Measurement

    PG&E Hosts Drone Pilots for Electric Utility Operations

    Dec. 18, 2023
    PG&E began using drones in detailed electric transmission infrastructure inspections in 2015.
    Photo courtesy of Southern California Edison.
    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.
    Photo by Ecom Instruments.
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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...
    Testing a new charging point.
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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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    Substations

    A Guide to Synthetic Esters in Online DGA

    Nov. 29, 2023
    Discussion of some unique properties of synthetic ester liquids while addressing the considerations utility professionals may encounter.
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    Test and Measurement

    NovaTech Automation Buys TestSwitch Product Line

    Nov. 20, 2023
    This purchase enhances NovaTech’s product portfolio, including TestSwitch's flagship product, the W3TS Test Switch.
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    Test and Measurement

    Binghamton University Researchers Receive $1.2 Million Grant To Test Power Grid Stability

    Nov. 15, 2023
    Maintaining reliability is important as thermal power plants retire and more renewable energy sources join the grid.
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    Test and Measurement

    Southco Launches Wireless Security App

    Nov. 6, 2023
    The app replaces physical keys, which can be lost or stolen.