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Megger new transformer ohmmeters helps reducing the risk of connection and saving time

Thanks to the automated six-winding test function provided by Megger’s new MTO300 series transformer ohmmeters, resistance measurements can be made on all phases and windings of a power transformer without the need to disconnect and reconnect the test leads. Not only is this a big advantage in terms of convenience, it also reduces the risk of connection errors and makes possible big time savings particularly as, in many cases, transformer bushi... [more]

LEGRAND offers CPD course

Legrand’s power distribution division has been granted accreditation for two new CPD courses focused on the busbar versus cable debate and a guide to specifying medium voltage transformers. The courses, which can be delivered at Legrand’s customer training centre in Birmingham or taken directly to a client, are part of the company’s long standing commitment to deliver added value and are aimed at fully educating the market about two key produ... [more]

EnOcean launched a complete energy-autonomous system

EnOcean launched the third generation of its mechanical energy converters, the ECO 200 energy converter. Combined with the PTM 330 transmitter module the result is an entire system for batteryless wireless operations. This new pairing creates an optimum basis for speedy and simple implementation of energy harvesting switching solutions. EnOcean again shows the way for new possibilities of various self-powered wireless switching elements – in bui... [more]

ABB provides a complete modular packaged substation to Total Lindsey Oil Refinery

Total Lindsey Oil Refinery (LOR) was established in the 1960s on a site five miles from the Humber River estuary and was the first UK refinery to process North Sea Oil. It is currently the country’s third largest oil refinery, processing 10 millions tons of crude per year. LOR has embarked on a long-term replacement programme for its existing 11 kV and 3.3 kV switchgear. ABB is providing a complete modular packaged substation, including 26 pa... [more]

Zucchini MR busbar system and Electrak buscom used in a new BAE facility

Specified by NG Bailey, Legrand's Electrak buscom and Zucchini MR busbar systems from the company’s power distribution division are used for a new BAE production facility in Washington, Tyne & Wear. In addition, its Zucchini EdM medium voltage cast resin transformer was specified by utilities contractor, PN Daly. Paul Hoy, a project engineer at NG Bailey, said: “In the past we have dealt with Zucchini and Electrak separately and have always be... [more]

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