Power Factor Testing: What It Is and How It Will Help Your Facility’s Electrical Equipment

Whether you operate a casino, aviation center, power plant or oil facility, electrical power equipment can fail—no matter what your facility may be! Often, these failures occur because the insulation system is damaged, and regularly scheduling a power factor test can prevent them from happening. Not only can this test detect if there’s deterioration within  … Read more

Four Protective Relay Tests You Can Rely On

The sole purpose of protective relays is to rid power systems of the elements that lead to short circuits. However, before protective relays are used, it is crucial that they are acceptance tested. Additionally, in order to ensure that protective relays continue to safely and efficiently fulfill their purpose, NFPA 70B 2016 states that they  … Read more