#maintenance

PECO contractors use low-flying helicopters to maintain high-voltage transmission lines between Bristol Township and Tullytown.

Rapid technology change is reshaping substations, with designers facing challenges of obsolescence, integration, maintenance, and new skill requirements.

As gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) ages, end users face increasing challenges related to maintenance, expertise, and spare parts availability.

Treena Hein gives insights into how optimizing maintenance, retrofitting, and adopting new technologies can extend the life of your switchgear systems.

Engineers must weigh costs against performance and reliability to create systems that are both effective and affordable.

Switchgear failures can have serious consequences in electrical power systems.

“Although zero point repairs are arduous, it can achieve zero user perception. No matter how hard we work, it is still worth it.” -Zhang Ao

The earth mesh is a key component in the design and operation of substations. The purpose, function, and design considerations of substation earth meshes are detailed, along with practical examples.

Cloud-based tools enhanced with artificial intelligence could reduce construction delays.

NPS can be used to improve protection sensitivity by detecting scenarios often missed by conventional methods. -Neil O’Sullivan.