A PQ expert can link an abnormal current or voltage waveform to an abnormal condition on a power system just as a handwriting expert matches a signature to a person. Many facilities now have online ...

AI fault detection uses waveform analytics and machine learning to identify early electrical failure signatures in distribution systems. Utilities gain predictive insight into incipient faults, asset ...

Partial discharge (PD) is the name given to the partial breakdown of the electrical insulation in high voltage (HV) switchgear and cables. This is a destructive process and, if unchecked, it will ...

After successfully implementing multichannel waveform and audio monitoring systems from DK-Technologies into its new ITV Meridian facility, ITV has now rolled out the same solution to its news ...

Editor's note: This article was first featured in the February 2003 issue of EC&M. It has been updated to reflect newer power quality instruments and updated standards. Today, many facilities have ...