Metering Insights

Grounded for Safety
A Guide to Safe Earthing in Electrical Systems

Earthing is crucial for safety and reliability in electrical installations. Understanding principles and regular maintenance is essential for engineers and electricians.

The Safety Risks of Open CT Secondary Circuits

Leaving the secondary circuit of Current Instrument Transformers (CTs) open can result in the generation of dangerously high voltages, posing significant safety risks to personnel and equipment. Understanding the reasons...

Unifying Household Resource Monitoring
Efficiency Booster or Regulatory Nightmare?

Should household resource monitoring employ a unified communication protocol? The controversy surrounding this question lies in the trade-off between standardization and meeting the diverse infrastructure, regulatory, and specialized requirements of...

Opinion Piece
Strengthening Penalties for Energy Meter Tampering?

Strengthening penalties for energy meter tampering can act as a strong deterrent, fostering fairness, protecting revenues, and enhancing safety. However, concerns regarding wrongful convictions, disproportionate impact, resource allocation, and legal...

Data Protection 2.0
Why Backups and Redundancy Are Non-Negotiable

Backups and redundancy are vital components of a comprehensive data management strategy, offering protection against data loss and ensuring uninterrupted business operations. By employing a layered approach, individuals and companies...

Current Measurement Made Easy
Expert Insights for Metering

This article provides a comprehensive overview of current measurement methods in AC and DC circuits for electrical engineers. It examines the principles and pros/cons of techniques such as Shunt resistors,...

Evaluating Maintenance Approaches
An Overview of Different Strategies

Reliability-centered Maintenance (RCM) takes a proactive stance towards maintenance by placing emphasis on critical assets and preventing failures before they arise. Nevertheless, it entails in-depth analysis and can be a...

Illuminating the Dark Side
Lightning's Assault on Power Networks

Lightning strikes pose a significant risk to power grids, causing overvoltage transients and potential equipment damage. While transmission lines are more susceptible to direct strikes, distribution lines are prone to...

Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring (NILM) and Energy Monitoring

Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring (NILM) is emerging as a powerful technique for disaggregating energy consumption at the appliance level without the need for individual meters. Real-world applications span residential energy management,...

The Differences between Inverters, Converters, and Power Conversion Systems (PCS) in Electrical Power Grids

Understanding the differences between inverters, converters, and power conversion systems (PCS) is crucial in comprehending their roles in electrical power grids. They serve various functions, from converting DC to AC...

Beyond the Noise
Maintaining Accuracy with EMC in Energy Metering

EMC tests for energy meters, as per standards like IEC 62052-11:2020, are crucial for ensuring compliance and reliability. These tests evaluate the meters' ability to withstand electromagnetic disturbances and control...

The Hidden Force
Reactive Power and its Impact on the Grid

Reactive power is a vital yet often misunderstood component of electrical power systems, arising from the interaction between inductive and capacitive elements. While it can cause inefficiencies and voltage instability,...