Systems

 

 

Integrated electrical and low-voltage systems of all types—inside and outside a building—encompass the range of work that electrical contractors do. The articles in this section highlight different types of work, from security, fire and life safety, to traditional electrical power and distribution, to lighting, cabling and more. 

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Test Flying Drones for Power Restoration
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Mike Breslin
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May 2013

Recent test flights in Alabama directed by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) of prototype unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and payloads of video and other sensing equipment indicate that drone technology could be deployed to assess damage to electric transmission and distribution systems fol

Power Restoration, Utilities, EPRI, Drones
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Smart Grid Goes to College
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Rick Laezman
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May 2013

Consider it a luxury. As a particular technology matures and becomes widely accepted, a new set of challenges emerge. Such is the case for the smart grid, which is passing the point of being a novelty and entering the realm of accepted practice.

Smart Grid, Industry Trends
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Testing: Pass Or Fail?

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Jim Hayes
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May 2013

The last two columns covered fiber optic power meters, test sources and the reference cables you need to test the loss of installed fiber optic cable plants. This month, I discuss using these instruments properly and how to determine if a tested cable plant passes or fails the test.


Fiber Optics, Cables, Testing
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Natural Forces At Work

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Richard P. Bingham
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May 2013

George Carlin summed up the hazards of working with electricity quite well when he said, “Electricity is really just organized lightning.” Few people, except for some extreme golfers and Benjamin Franklin, would normally take extraordinary risks with lightning.

Power Quality, Safety

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Choosing Fiber Optic Connectors and Using Them Properly
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Never Experiment on Your Customers
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