Obsolete Electrical News

A Wireless Solution for Improved Tripping and ReclosingTraditionally, distribution substation protection schemes have been unable to distinguish between underground and overhead faults. This results in either reclosing on an underground fault, which impacts equipment life, or blocking reclosing for an overhead fault, which reduces service [Read More]

We have had many inquiries as to the exact simplified difference between long time testing and instantaneous testing of a circuit breaker. The most simplistic explanation is that a circuit breaker with a thermal magnetic trip usually has two means by which the heat creates [Read More]

BOSTON, Mass.—September 21, 2020— GE (NYSE: GE) announced today that it intends to exit the new build coal power market, subject to applicable consultation requirements. GE’s Steam Power business will work with customers on existing obligations as it pursues this exit, which may include divestitures, site [Read More]

Saint-Nazaire, September 15, 2020 – Today, Jérôme Pécresse, President and CEO of GE Renewable Energy, as well as Bruno Bensasson, EDF Group Senior Executive Vice-President Renewable Energies, representing the consortium formed by EDF Renewables and Enbridge, celebrated the production of the first GE Renewable Energy nacelle, for the future [Read More]

PITTSBURGH… Power management company Eaton today announced the first panelboards and switchboards in the industry to feature real-time breaker health monitoring with the launch of the Pow-R-Line Xpert family of intelligent panelboards and switchboards. Seamlessly integrating Eaton’s Power Defense™ molded case circuit breaker technology, the combined solutions deliver accurate, [Read More]

An O.E.F. is a report developed by Obscon. Also known as an Obsolete Electrical Footprint. These footprints supply a facility with everything they need in order to reduce and even eliminate downtime from electrical and circuit breaker failures. These footprints supply the facility with a [Read More]