We focus on the topic of cyber security in Part 3 of our Energy Talks miniseries called “Digital Transformation in the Power Industry”. In this episode, OMICRON cyber security experts Thomas Friedel and Eugenio Carvalheira discuss the importance of cyber security in the digital transformation and…
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We focus on the topic of cyber security in Part 3 of our Energy Talks miniseries called “Digital Transformation in the Power Industry”. In this episode, OMICRON cyber security experts Thomas Friedel and Eugenio Carvalheira discuss the importance of cyber security in the digital transformation and how it plays a critical role in power system infrastructures.

They describe recent cyber security directives in Europe and North America and their implications for power system organizations around the world. They also discuss the challenges these organizations face when implementing cyber security and offer tips to meet these challenges.

In this episode, OMICRON cyber security experts Thomas Friedel and Eugenio Carvalheira discuss the importance of cyber security in the digital transformation and how it plays a critical role in power system infrastructures.

Some governments, such as in Germany, have introduced laws which require all companies with critical infrastructures to fulfil a certain level of cyber security for their equipment and facilities. Other governments handle this topic differently. However, one thing is for certain: There are increasing risks of cyber attacks on critical power system infrastructures throughout the world which can have dangerous repercussions.

Thomas and Eugenio describe recent cyber security directives in Europe and North America and their implications for power system organizations around the world. They also discuss the challenges these organizations face in successfully implementing cyber security into their infrastructures and offer tips to meet these challenges.

Lastly, they describe how OMICRON is involved with cyber security and which solutions it offers to the power industry to deal with the growing threat of cyber attacks.

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In this video, Felix Feustel, the product manager of the OMICRON VOTANO 100 talks about the new features in version 2.30. These include a capacitive voltage transformer (CVT) capacitance divider test, an import reference excitation curve, a custom burden distribution and the capability to consider…
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In this video, Felix Feustel, the product manager of the OMICRON VOTANO 100 talks about the new features in version 2.30. These include a capacitive voltage transformer (CVT) capacitance divider test, an import reference excitation curve, a custom burden distribution and the capability to consider the lead resistance.

Learn more about VOTANO 100: www.omicronenergy.com/votano100

In electrical substations of higher voltage levels, capacitor voltage transformers, also called CVTs, or CCVTs, can be found.

VOTANO 100 now uses a new method that can determine the capacitances C1 and C2 on all CVT designs, combining two variable-frequency measurements at low voltage. It injects…
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In electrical substations of higher voltage levels, capacitor voltage transformers, also called CVTs, or CCVTs, can be found.

VOTANO 100 now uses a new method that can determine the capacitances C1 and C2 on all CVT designs, combining two variable-frequency measurements at low voltage. It injects a constant current into the secondary winding and measures current and voltage accordingly. The first measurement determines the frequency dependent short-circuit impedance including C2.

The second measurement determines the frequency dependent short-circuit impedance including C1 and C2.

From both measurements, C1, C2, the capacitive ratio Kc, and the total capacitance Cr can be calculated. This method for measuring the CVT capacitance is integrated as a new test in VOTANO 100. VOTANO 100 can measure both the capacitance and the accuracy of the CVT, which is ideal for diagnostic purposes.

☝️ Learn more about VOTANO 100 on our website: www.omicronenergy.com/votano100
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We are all aware about the present and increasing risk of devastating wildfires all over the world, especially those recently experienced in Australia and the western United States. Prolonged dry conditions in these regions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires starting and spreading with…
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We are all aware about the present and increasing risk of devastating wildfires all over the world, especially those recently experienced in Australia and the western United States. Prolonged dry conditions in these regions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires starting and spreading with alarming speed.

Wildfires cause not only massive destruction to the power system infrastructure, often that same infrastructure is discovered to be the initial source of the fire. After all, it only takes a spark in dry, windy conditions.

In this episode of Energy Talks, Robert Wang, Recloser Control Solutions Product Manager at OMICRON and Justin Henson, Distribution Line Technician Specialist at Pacific Gas & Electric Company, discuss how the reliable operation of recloser controls in the power grid plays an important role in wildfire mitigation at electric utilities. Justin also describes how PG&E implements its zero-tolerance policy for wildfire sparks caused by downed power lines.

Learn more about Recloser Control Testing: www.omicronenergy.com/en/application/protection-testing/recloser-controls/

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This video shows a test of a 220 kV circuit breaker, which has four interrupters per phase and independent mechanisms, making it rather complex to test. Nevertheless, the used test equipment allows testing it in one go.

After explaining the single components of the test system, the video shows in…
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This video shows a test of a 220 kV circuit breaker, which has four interrupters per phase and independent mechanisms, making it rather complex to test. Nevertheless, the used test equipment allows testing it in one go.

After explaining the single components of the test system, the video shows in detail how to set it up. Then all common tests are performed without any rewiring, including motor current, timing tests, motion measurements, contact resistance test, dynamic contact resistance test, and minimum pickup test.

☝️ Learn more about CIBANO 500 on our website: www.omicronenergy.com/cibano500
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This video explains you new features and improvements of the Primary Test Manager (PTM) Release 4.90.

The Primary Test Manager™ (PTM) software supports you during diagnostic tests on circuit breakers, current and voltage transformers, rotating machines, grounding systems, power transformers as…
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This video explains you new features and improvements of the Primary Test Manager (PTM) Release 4.90.

The Primary Test Manager™ (PTM) software supports you during diagnostic tests on circuit breakers, current and voltage transformers, rotating machines, grounding systems, power transformers as well as associated equipment such as bushings and on-load tap changers (OLTC).

The software guides you through the testing process with comprehensive testing procedures and detailed wiring diagrams. Tests can be automatically assessed in accordance with the applicable international IEEE and IEC standards. PTM also provides powerful reporting functionalities such as customized, individual reports about the test object, test results and assessment.

Get more detailed information about Primary Test Manager: omicronenergy.com/ptm

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Regular tests of inductive voltage transformers (VTs) and capacitive voltage transformers (CVTs) ensure reliable operation for both protection and metering purposes.

In this episode, OMICRON instrument transformer testing experts Thomas Bischof and Felix Feustel talk about how automated workflows…
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Regular tests of inductive voltage transformers (VTs) and capacitive voltage transformers (CVTs) ensure reliable operation for both protection and metering purposes.

In this episode, OMICRON instrument transformer testing experts Thomas Bischof and Felix Feustel talk about how automated workflows and a new method for determining CVT capacitances with the same testing device help to make voltage transformer testing safer and faster than before.

Visit our website for more information about Instrument Transformer Testing: www.omicronenergy.com/en/application/offline-testing/instrument-transformer-testing/

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The compactness of a gas insulated switchgear, or GIS, provides a lot of advantages but it also challenges the insulation between the high voltage parts and its surrounding. Thus, high voltage tests are carried out on GIS prior to switching them onto the grid. For testing at mains frequency, large…
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The compactness of a gas insulated switchgear, or GIS, provides a lot of advantages but it also challenges the insulation between the high voltage parts and its surrounding. Thus, high voltage tests are carried out on GIS prior to switching them onto the grid. For testing at mains frequency, large and heavy test transformers are needed. A more lightweight and smaller alternative is a test system which uses resonance frequency.

Watch how the High Voltage Resonance Test System from OMICRON, with the CPC 100 and the CP RC2, is used to prove the dielectric integrity of a GIS with a rated voltage of 123 kV during a high potential test (HIPOT test).

☝️ Learn more about CPC 100 on our website: www.omicronenergy.com/en/products/cpc-100/
☝️ Learn more about test systems on our website: www.omicronenergy.com/en/products/cp-rc/
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In this episode, guest experts Renny Vandewege, Vice President of Weather Operations at DTN, and Denton McGregor, Senior Reliability Center Manager at Black Hills Energy, discuss how fire-weather forecasting supported with advanced data intelligence is helping electrical utilities effectively plan…
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In this episode, guest experts Renny Vandewege, Vice President of Weather Operations at DTN, and Denton McGregor, Senior Reliability Center Manager at Black Hills Energy, discuss how fire-weather forecasting supported with advanced data intelligence is helping electrical utilities effectively plan their response before wildfires start and spread. They also offer practical tips for implementing fire-weather forecasting tools to take the guesswork out of wildfire prediction and resource allocation.

Also of interest: Earlier in our Episode Number 30 about fire mitigation at electrical utilities, our guest experts describe how the use of line control devices, such as reclosures, and the regular reliability testing thereof, enable technicians to respond quickly to downed power lines and avoid sparks in dry, windy conditions. Listen now: www.omicronenergy.com/en/energy-talks-podcast/30-preventing-disaster-wildfire-mitigation-at-electric-utilities/

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There is an increased need for protection testing at electrical utilities, but there are fewer staff members and less time to do it.

In this episode, OMICRON protection testing expert Michael Albert discusses the advantages of standardizing and automating protection testing practices. He describes…
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There is an increased need for protection testing at electrical utilities, but there are fewer staff members and less time to do it.

In this episode, OMICRON protection testing expert Michael Albert discusses the advantages of standardizing and automating protection testing practices. He describes how standardization and automation can improve protection testing quality and decrease testing time. He also suggests best practice examples for implementation.

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