Electrical Industry News for February 2025

New Horticulture Calculator By Luminus Devices: Optimize LEDs

Luminus Devices new horticulture calculator offers system engineers the opportunity to choose from over 30 of Luminus horticulture LEDs and create their own ‘recipe’ for specific luminaires and to save and output a complete LED bill of materials. System designers can select multiple LEDs and establish operating conditions, including current and junction temperature, and calculate for photosynthetic photon flux (PPF), optical power, and electrical power. Engineers can test virtually...

Oceanic Systems UK Reports Record Sales Growth

Despite the significant damage done to the UK economy from COVID-19 this year, Oceanic Systems UK Ltd has reported record figures for the year.  Managing Director, Bruce Coward said: “Like so many companies earlier this year we went into lockdown and suspended production, but as the orders kept coming in we took steps to ensure we were Covid-secure and restarted production after just a month to fulfill the backlog that was building up. This was well received by our customers and with...

Electric Miles: Innovate In Post-COVID World

It is with utter delight to announce that Electric Miles has been selected to participate in the prestigious Founder Institute Growth Track Accelerator program starting now. It will be completely virtual where entrepreneurs will have access to the best of Silicon Valley to ensure they are solving the most difficult problems with the right solutions. Founders Arun Anand and Kevin Simmons will be taking part in these virtual sessions with entrepreneurs around the world to build the best companies...

Enhanced Grounding Scheme: NEC And Zig-Zag Transformer

An enhanced grounding scheme not only helps protect the people and the electrical equipment, as per the NEC, but it also helps maintain sequential tripping, ensure maximum service continuity during faults, and minimize nuisance tripping and disturbances. An enhanced grounding scheme contains system faults within a localized area of the electrical distribution system. Such schemes are often found in specialized power distribution systems where reliability and protection are of the utmost im...

GlobalLogic Launches TAO Mobile App For Digital Transformation Services

GlobalLogic has announced the launch of its TAO service for enterprise-grade digital transformation. Available on both Google Play and the Apple App Store, TAO is a mobile app that gives companies of all sizes access to premium digital transformation expertise and talent in an affordable, easy-to-deploy package. “Now more than ever, organizations need to transform their business leveraging digital technologies to better access, engage, and serve customers,” said Nitesh Banga, COO, G...

Earth Leakage Protection By C&S Electric

Electricity has become an absolute necessity in everyone's lives. But things were not as smooth as they are in the present day. There was a time when electricity was used despite serious limitations.  equipment & devices Frequent deaths due to electrocution especially in monsoons or in the bathroom due to faulty wiring or overflowing of electric current were very common in the past. And so was the outbreak of fire due to short circuits and faulty current conditions.  With time,...

OREAC's 1,400 GW Offshore Wind Vision By 2050

On World Ocean Day, the Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition (OREAC) announced its vision for 1,400 GW of offshore wind globally by 2050 to drive decarbonization and a green economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. This ambition goes beyond current offshore wind forecasts but is entirely achievable considering the resource potential, technology innovation, and government appetite to position offshore wind at the center of the global energy transition. OREAC The Ocean Panel is a unique i...

Water Pumping Stations: Safety And Reliability

Water pumping and booster stations are used for pumping potable water from lower-elevation areas to higher-elevation areas of a distribution system. This energy expenditure is necessary to supply potable water required for homes, businesses, and industries. Water pumps depend on electricity to run, but water pumping stations also depend on specialized instrumentation and control schemes to manage the safety and reliability of the water distribution system. Importance of the Pump Electrically...

Specialty Transformers For Heavy Industry Use

A transformer is an essential component of any electrical system. A transformer transfers electricity from one circuit to another while adjusting the voltage level. Transformers are used in a wide array of applications including power transmission and distribution for electrical facilities. The operating principle of a transformer is based on Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction. General Purpose Applications Step-up transformers can change the voltage of a generator from 13.8 kV t...

Electrical Safety Interlocking: Key Methods Explained

Improving safety and ensuring the continued operation of the electrical system will help fulfill the long-term mission of the facility. Protecting the employees and equipment from electrical damage is also in the long-term interest, and it can help reduce insurance premiums. The key is to understand how safety interlocking plays an important role. What is Safety Interlocking? Safety interlocking is a system that is intended to prevent forced unsafe needs during the operation Safety inte...

Oceanic Systems NMEA2000 Flow Adapter Module 5720

Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd has released a brand new product, the 5720 NMEA2000® Flow Adapter Module. The Oceanic Systems NMEA2000® Flow Adapter Module is designed to report fuel flow and usage over the NMEA2000® network using positive displacement flow meters. NMEA2000® Network These high-accuracy sensors connect directly to the 5720 using IP68-rated standard Deutsch connectors. The 5720 is compatible with sensors having a single pulsed output as well as those with a two-phase q...

Understanding AC/DC Circuit Breakers In Power Systems

Historically, electrical engineers have had only two choices when it came to specifying power circuit breakers: oil-filled or air. With established technologies for insulating and interrupting methods, the application of circuit breakers is sometimes an afterthought. Although the 2 kV-38 kV class of AC air circuit breakers has virtually disappeared from the scene, they still have a prominent place in the 250V-2000V class of equipment, particularly in AC and DC traction power systems. ...

Understanding Power Factor In Electrical Systems

Improving the quality of the electrical power improves reliability and reduces electrical costs. Additionally, it will improve their own electrical distribution system and reduce the likelihood of the utility company penalizing them for a low “power factor”. The key to improving electrical power is understanding the importance of the power factor. What is the Power Factor? Real power (also known as kW) is what powers electrical equipment and performs useful work The power fac...

Facial Recognition Trends At Panasonic Partner Summit

Greetings from the Panasonic Partner Summit! ECSI System Integrators are checking out the latest and greatest in advanced video surveillance. On the agenda: developments in facial recognition, artificial intelligence, license plate recognition, moving vehicle driver recognition, and more. ECSI System Integrators love staying up to date on the exciting world of low-voltage innovation.

ECSI At Care Providers MN Convention 2019

Care Providers of Minnesota’s annual convention is the premier professional education opportunity that brings together members, experts, and resources from across ECSI's great state! Care Providers of Minnesota Purpose and Passion - the theme for the 71st annual convention is more than a catchy phrase; it is why healthcare providers are in the profession and why they come together to celebrate. For three days, during this convention, purpose and passion will be celebra...

DENSO And BlackBerry's HMI Cockpit For SUBARU

DENSO Corporation and BlackBerry Limited announced the first integrated HMI (Human Machine Interface) digital cockpit system with BlackBerry® QNX technology has shipped in the first vehicles by pioneering Japanese automotive manufacturer, SUBARU. The technology, named DENSO ‘Harmony Core™’ will be available first in the United States from Autumn 2019 in the all-new 2020 SUBARU Legacy and Outback (U.S. model). data-driven connected vehicles Co-developed by BlackBerry and...

PEDCO And GlobalLogic Partner For Applied SAFe Growth

PEDCO and GlobalLogic will work together in fostering the growing number of Applied SAFe® customers. Through this partnership, PEDCO will deliver its Applied SAFe® product while GlobalLogic experts will support select customers by providing digital product engineering services. GlobalLogic maintains quality management, environmental management and information security management systems in compliance with international standards ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 27001 and ASPICE. GlobalLogi...

George Schmidt Joins GlobalLogic For Digital Growth

GlobalLogic Inc., a pioneer in digital product engineering, announced that, effective immediately, George H. Schmidt joins as an advisor to the Board of Directors. Mr. Schmidt recently completed a sixteen-year tenure at Accenture Switzerland, leaving his position as Managing Director of Financial Services to found the private equity and management consulting firm SeeCap Advisory AG. He will draw on his deep professional experience—which ranges from delivering consultant services to i...

Understanding Faults And Safety In Electrical Systems

In an electrical system ‘Fault’ is a condition that arises due to the malfunctioning of some component or wrong electrical practice. The fault may lead to very dangerous situations such as explosion & fire if not cleared timely, not only this the amount of time for which the fault persists in the system continuously deteriorates the system's health causing high energy losses and resulting in increased thermal stress upon the system.  energy savings Fuse & Circuit Brea...

Workplace Electrical Hazard Solutions & Compliance

Electricity is a serious workplace hazard. Its use is essential, yet every year many workers suffer injury or death from accidents involving electrical equipment. Every company that relies on electricity requires a safety program to protect its employees from electrocution, arc flash, or other electrical hazards. OSHA recognizes electricity as a serious workplace hazard – just one serious workplace injury could outweigh the time and cost of developing a proper electrical safety program....

GlobalLogic's New Facility: Digital Skillset In Nagpur

GlobalLogic, a pioneer in Digital Product Engineering, announced further expansion of its current engineering footprint in Nagpur. With this expansion, GlobalLogic aims to further leverage Nagpur’s strong engineering talent and put it up on the Digital Engineering Map to create job opportunities for the region. Digital Engineering services While Nagpur has been looked at as a Tier 2 cost destination in the technology world, GlobalLogic has been providing complex Digital Engineering...

GlobalLogic Appoints Betsy Atkins As Chairman

GlobalLogic Inc., a pioneer in digital product engineering, announced that Betsy Atkins has been appointed as the company’s new Chairman of the Board. With a deep history of founding and pioneering technology companies, Ms. Atkins is also the founder and sitting CEO of the venture capital firm Baja Corporation. GlobalLogic’s leadership Atkins succeeds Sir Peter Bonfield, who recently retired after serving as Chairman for three years As Chairman, she will leverage her corpora...

GlobalLogic Launches New India HQ To Drive Digital Growth

As part of the continued effort to meet increasing global demand, digital product engineering pioneer - GlobalLogic launched its new India headquarters in Noida in the presence of key customers and ranking delegates, including Florin Muller, Head Economy, Trade and Finance, Switzerland Embassy, in Noida (NCR). Focusing on acceleration and efficiency, the state-of-the-art facility will work with marquee brands across the globe to create innovative and disruptive software products and digital exp...

GlobalLogic Welcomes Björn Ivroth As Board Advisor

GlobalLogic Inc., a pioneer in digital product engineering, announced that, effective immediately, Björn Ivroth joins the company as an advisor to its Board of Directors. Mr. Ivroth recently served as the CEO of EVRY, a pioneering Nordic IT services and software provider. In this role, he will work alongside the Board, the CEO, and fellow accomplished pioneers contributing to the development and execution of growth strategies driving GlobalLogic’s European business. Assets to Global...

Neptune Energy's Gjoa P1 & Duva Field Development

Neptune Energy and partners plan to develop in parallel the Duva oil and gas field and an extension designated P1 of the Gjoa oil and gas field in the Norwegian North Sea with subsea completions tied back to the Gjoa platform on PL153 (OGJ Online, Oct. 2, 2018). Neptune Energy Norge operates both fields, where the water depth is about 360 m. It seeks to develop Gjoa P1 under the plan for development and operation (PDO) covering the Gjoa license, for which it is the operator, as a northern exten...

Neptune Energy appoints Eko Lumadyo as Managing Director, Indonesia

Neptune Energy has announced the appointment of Eko Lumadyo as Managing Director of its Indonesian business, based in Jakarta. Mr. Lumadyo will join Neptune from Mandala Energy Indonesia, where he is currently Country President and General Manager. Prior roles of Lumadyo Lumadyo has more than 30 years of experience in upstream oil and gas exploration  Mr. Lumadyo has more than 30 years’ experience in upstream oil and gas exploration, development, planning, operations and comme...

Comprehensive Guide To MCCBs In Physical Security

MCCB is a device that is manufactured as an integral inner supporting and enclosed housing of insulating material. It is required for making, carrying, and breaking currents between separate contacts under normal circuit conditions and abnormal circuit conditions such as overload conditions and short circuit conditions. MCCBs protect low-voltage distribution systems. Overload & Short Circuits Quenching the arc in the air inside the molded case, the MCCBs interrupt current with a range fro...

Odin Estensen Joins Neptune Energy In Norway's Oil Sector

Neptune Energy announces the appointment of Odin Estensen as Managing Director of its Norwegian business, based in Stavanger. Mr. Estensen joins NeptuneEnergy from A/S Norske Shell, where he is currently the Norway Operated Asset Manager. With more than 28 years’ experience in the oil and gas sector, Mr. Estensen started his career with Schlumberger before joining Shell in 1990, where he went on to hold various senior roles across Europe, and also to support operations in the Middle East,...

Neptune Energy Expands Norwegian Portfolio With VNG Norge

The transaction adds three producing fields, two development projects and 42 licenses to Neptune Energy’s existing portfolio. The VNG Norge asset base is complementary to Neptune Energy’s existing Norwegian portfolio, strengthening its equity position in the greater Njord area to 22.5 percent in Njord itself as well as a 30 percent interest in, and operatorship of the Fenja development project. Neptune’s Energy’s portfolio Fenja is a subsea development, which will prod...

Neptune Energy Completes Acquisition Of VNG Norge

Neptune Energy Group has announced the closing of the acquisition of VNG Norge AS, as signed on June 28. The transaction adds three producing fields, two development projects and 42 licenses to Neptune Energy’s existing portfolio, consolidating the company among the top five independent producers on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, by equity production. VNG Norge asset Fenja is a subsea development, which will be produced as a tie-back to the Njord production hub The VNG Norge asset ba...

vfd