The electric-motor manufacturer is partnering with pyrotechnic specialist Pyroalliance to bring equipment to market by 2023 that could provide instant protection against electric arcs. Safran ...

A. Electrical power systems are grounded (connected to the earth) to limit the voltage induced by lightning, line surges, or unintentional contact by higher‑voltage lines and stabilize the system ...

Electrical substations utilize direct lightning stroke shielding to help ensure proper operation, and to prevent costly damages and extended outages. While modern substation designs and equipment make ...

Enclosures in electrical system design are often mission-critical components —even if it might not seem so. Considering these systems house electrical wiring, fiber optic devices, microcontrollers, ...

Alternators like this one will probably disappear from the front of engines, replaced by a starter generator built into the transmission. Photo: Jim Park Within a decade’s time we will probably have ...

Transient overvoltages can cripple an electrical system, causing critical component failure and potentially igniting a fire in your facility. There are two categories of transient overvoltages: ...

WARRENDALE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) today announced that the acquisition of Computer Protection Technology (CPT) has been completed. CPT is a leading ...

Corrosion of steel structures in electric transmission, distribution, and substation applications has been around for many years, but it’s getting more attention as electric utilities become more ...

Flexible and efficient power distribution is critical in modern data centers, where high currents and increasing DC voltages ...