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Cybersecurity for Protective Devices


Cybersecurity for Protective Devices

Legacy Systems and Patching Dilemmas: Securing Outdated Protective Devices in a Modern Threat Environment The ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity poses a significant challenge for the protection of critical infrastructure. While modern protective devices often incorporate robust cybersecurity...

Generator Protection


Smart Technologies in Generator Protection

The protection of electrical generators is undergoing a significant transformation with the integration of digital and smart technologies. These advancements, encompassing digital relays, smart sensors, and Internet of Things devices, are revolutionizing the way generators are monitored,...

Motor Protection


Compatibility Issues with Generator-Backed Power Systems

Line-interactive uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems play a vital role in maintaining seamless operation during power outages. Their integration with backup generators, however, can pose challenges regarding synchronization and power quality. While both UPS systems and generators serve as...

Overcurrent and Short Circuit Protection


Transformer Protection


Conventional Methods to AI-Based Solutions

Evolution of Transformer Protection The protection of electrical transformers is crucial for maintaining the stability and efficiency of power systems. Traditionally, protection schemes have relied on mechanical and analog devices to detect and mitigate faults. However, the landscape of...

Lightning Protection Systems


Fire Prevention: Role of Lightning Protection in Mitigating Fire Risks

Lightning strikes pose a significant fire risk to buildings, structures, and natural areas, capable of igniting devastating fires within seconds. Lightning protection systems (LPS) play a crucial role in mitigating these risks by safely dissipating the electrical energy of a strike. This article...

Electrical Protection

Protection Schemes for Commercial and Industrial Facilities

The strategies and recommended practices that apply to protection schemes for commercial and industrial facilities have evolved in the past decade. It is important that facilities managers and protection practitioners understand and embrace these developments.

The key challenges arise from the new reliance on information technology (IT) to accomplish virtually every commercial/industrial (C/I) process. Protection schemes today must cover equipment and facility safety, electrical system protection, the integrity of semiconductor-based controls...

Electrical Protection Articles