The Main Duties of a Cutout
The Three Important Duties of a Fused Cutout By Michael Murphy If you look up at the electrical distribution lines overhead, you are likely to see a fused cutout. That little device...
Why Strike Distance Is Important for Insulators
Why is Strike Distance So Important in Insulator Design? By Jon Rennie When designing and specifying an insulator, one of the key electrical characteristics is its strike distance. So what is strike...
What is meant by Creep Distance in Insulator Design?
What is meant by Creep Distance in Insulator Design? By Jon Rennie You might have heard the term creepage or creep distance when referring to insulator design and specifications. So what is...
The Super Powers of Insulators
The Super Powers of Insulators By Jon Rennie Insulators are everywhere. They are one of the most common components used in electrical transmission and distribution applications yet they are still somewhat misunderstood....
Can a high accuracy CT really gain more revenue?
Can a high accuracy current transformer really gain more revenue? By Steve Lindsay In short, Yes! A current transformer (CT) with higher accuracy will typically generate more revenue for a utility than...
The Dielectric Strength of Insulating Materials
The Dielectric Strength of Insulating Materials Electrical insulators are used throughout transmission and distribution circuits to separate voltage from ground. The materials used in the design and production of electrical insulators...
Creep Distance and Contamination Levels
Different contamination levels require special consideration when designing or specifying electrical distribution equipment. This is critical to ensure products will perform safely over time. Specifying engineers need to define not...
Advantages of ISO Standards
Advantages of ISO Standards By: Jessica Seelman Initially one may think an ISO Standard requires too much time, money, and resources but ISO Standards can be very beneficial to any size business. ...
The Importance of Annealing CT Cores
Why do you need to anneal the electrical steel core in a current transformer? By: Jessica Seelman The annealing process of a current transformer (CT) core is a critical operation within the...