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#78: The Importance of Working with Engineering Associations
Energy Talks - April 23, 2024 14:05 - 24 minutesIn this episode, OMICRON product managers Fred Steinhauser and Andreas Nenning discuss their active involvement in international engineering associations in the power industry. Most importantly, they describe how their direct involvement with these associations has enabled them to collaborate wit...
#77: Measuring C-Divider Capacitance on Capacitor Voltage Transformers
Energy Talks - April 19, 2024 07:33 - 19 minutesIn this episode, OMICRON voltage transformer testing experts Thomas Bischof and Felix Feustel introduce the new measurement method they developed to determine C-divider capacitance on capacitor voltage transformers (CVTs) using OMICRON’s VOTANO 100 measurement system. They describe the significan...
#76: Partial Discharge Monitoring on Gas-Insulated Switchgear and Lines
Energy Talks - April 04, 2024 15:20 - 32 minutesIn this episode, OMICRON partial discharge (PD) expert Caspar Steineke discusses what causes PD activity in Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and Gas-Insulated Lines (GIL) and when PD monitoring is best applied to closely observe its development. Caspar also explains how PARADIMO 100, the latest sca...
#75: Measuring a black start test with 34 OMICRON DANEO 400 devices
Energy Talks - March 21, 2024 11:31 - 20 minutes"The risk of a large-scale and long-lasting power outage in Europe is increasing"—this statement reflects the view of many experts today. Therefore, specific procedures are already in place in the event of an emergency. In this episode, OMICRON Application Engineer Lukas Dieterich describes how s...
#75: Measuring a black start test with 34 OMICORN DANEO 400 devices
Energy Talks - March 21, 2024 11:31 - 20 minutes"The risk of a large-scale and long-lasting power outage in Europe is increasing"—this statement reflects the view of many experts today. Therefore, specific procedures are already in place in the event of an emergency. In this episode, OMICRON Application Engineer Lukas Dieterich describes how s...
#74: Finding Hot Spots in Stator Cores of Rotating Electrical Machines
Energy Talks - February 29, 2024 14:56 - 23 minutesGenerators and motors are exposed to various stress factors during operation, which can cause damaging faults. Periodic tests are recommended to determine whether machine components must be repaired or replaced. In this episode, OMICRON rotating machines testing expert, Fabian Öttl, talks about ...
#73: Cybersecurity in the Power Grid – A 360° View | Part 6
Energy Talks - February 08, 2024 15:39 - 44 minutesThis episode is Part 6 of our Energy Talks miniseries called Cybersecurity in the Power Grid, in which we provide a 360-degree view of how power grids can best safeguard their infrastructures from cyber-attacks. In this episode, Andreas Klien, OMICRON cybersecurity expert and Business Area Mana...
#72: Essentials of Partial Discharge Testing on Electrical Equipment
Energy Talks - January 25, 2024 16:29 - 36 minutesIn this episode, Caspar Steineke, partial discharge (PD) expert and co-developer of OMICRON MPD PD measurement and analysis technology, highlights essential aspects of PD testing on high-voltage electrical equipment. He describes the potential impact of PD and the importance of regular PD testing...
#71: Cybersecurity in the Power Grid – A 360° View | Part 5
Energy Talks - January 11, 2024 13:27 - 35 minutesThis episode is Part 5 of our Energy Talks miniseries called Cybersecurity in the Power Grid, in which we provide you with a 360-degree view of how power grids can best safeguard their infrastructures from cyber-attacks. In this episode, Andreas Klien, OMICRON cybersecurity expert and Business ...
#70: Unpacking Excitement – More than Just a Device in a Box
Energy Talks - December 21, 2023 13:26 - 23 minutesOpening a specially wrapped box is cause for great excitement, not just during holidays or birthdays. OMICRON customers experience the same excitement each time they receive and unpack their new equipment. In this Energy Talks episode, we will learn more about the OMICRON customer unpacking exp...
#69: Cybersecurity in the Power Grid – A 360° View | Part 4
Energy Talks - December 07, 2023 07:32 - 23 minutesThis episode is Part 4 of our Energy Talks miniseries called Cybersecurity in the Power Grid, in which we provide you with a 360-degree view of how power grids can best safeguard their infrastructures from cyber-attacks. In this episode, Anastasiya Shvetsova, OMICRON software quality assurance ...
#68: At a Turning Point - The Transition to Digital Substations in the Power Grid
Energy Talks - November 21, 2023 12:15 - 11 minutesWhat are the challenges in the transition to digital substations? And why are we talking about a turning point in this evolution? Diego Gasca, Digital Substation Expert at OMICRON, will answer these questions and give us an insight into some exciting implementation projects. Diego provides us wi...
#67: Cybersecurity in the Power Grid – A 360° View | Part 3
Energy Talks - November 09, 2023 12:09 - 29 minutesThis episode is Part 3 of our Energy Talks miniseries called Cybersecurity in the Power Grid, in which we provide you with a 360-degree view of how power grids can best safeguard their infrastructures from cyber attacks. OMICRON cybersecurity analysts Christoph Rheinberger and Eric Heindl descr...
#66: Power System Testing in the Age of Decarbonization
Energy Talks - October 19, 2023 13:45 - 21 minutesWhat are the challenges and new requirements that decarbonization brings to power system testing? And how does OMICRON address them with the latest software update for COMPANO 100? Josef Schmidbauer, product manager for COMPANO 100, gives us an insight into current trends and challenges in the e...
#65: Cybersecurity in the Power Grid – A 360° View | Part 2
Energy Talks - September 29, 2023 11:22 - 41 minutesThis episode is Part 2 of our Energy Talks miniseries called Cybersecurity in the Power Grid in which we provide you with a 360-degree view of how power grids can best safeguard their infrastructures from cyber-attacks. OMICRON application engineers Ozan Dayanc and Thomas Wolf discuss key chall...
#64: CMC Swift - Bringing a Mobile Testing App to Life
Energy Talks - September 14, 2023 11:42 - 20 minutesField protection engineers often face various challenges during testing within substations. When only simple tests or checks need to be performed, having the option to control the test set with a mobile device is not only more comfortable but also more efficient. But what does the development of ...
#63: Circuit Breaker Testing Around the World 5 | Common Testing Device
Energy Talks - August 31, 2023 11:57 - 28 minutesIn this fifth and final episode of our Energy Talks miniseries, called “Circuit Breaker Testing Around the World”, host Stefan Achberger speaks with two other OMICRON circuit breaker testing experts, Andreas Nenning and Ari Tirroniemi. They review the discussions in past miniseries episodes and ...
#62: Cybersecurity in the Power Grid – A 360° View | Part 1
Energy Talks - August 17, 2023 06:55 - 21 minutesThis episode is Part 1 of the new Energy Talks miniseries called Cybersecurity in the Power Grid in which we provide you with a 360-degree view of how power grids can best safeguard their infrastructures from cyber attacks. OMICRON cybersecurity expert Benjamin Teudelhoff talks about the necess...
#61: Partial Discharge Measurement & Monitoring on the High Seas
Energy Talks - August 03, 2023 13:34 - 23 minutesIn this episode, OMICRON partial discharge applications engineer Roy Brusenbach talks about the challenges he faces when performing partial discharge (PD) testing and monitoring on critical electrical equipment at offshore substation platforms in the Baltic Sea. To meet these challenges, Roy of...
#60: In the Shoes of Field Engineers | Protection Testing
Energy Talks - July 20, 2023 13:13 - 15 minutesIn this episode, OMICRON field testing expert Marcus Stenner offers his tips for protection testing during commissioning. He talks about the various tests and how long it takes him to perform them before protection systems are put into operation at substations. Specifically, Marcus addresses th...
#59: Checking the Health of Motors and Generators
Energy Talks - July 07, 2023 06:56 - 18 minutesRotating electrical machines are critical for power generation and running critical processes in industrial applications. However, reliable performance can be compromised over time due to the stresses motors and generators are continuously subjected to when in operation. In this episode, we spea...
#58: Blackout Preparation and Prevention
Energy Talks - June 21, 2023 09:25 - 21 minutesBlackouts, or unexpected electrical outages over large areas of a power network, are a major concern for electrical power utilities around the world. OMICRON application experts Friedrich Almer and Daniel Wiesner talk in this episode about how to reduce the risks and minimize the consequences of ...
#57: Circuit Breaker Testing Around the World 4 | Middle East
Energy Talks - June 07, 2023 07:17 - 42 minutesThis is the fourth episode of our Energy Talks mini-series, called “Circuit Breaker Testing Around the World.” OMICRON Circuit Breaker Testing Expert Stefan Achberger is your host, and he speaks with other experts around the globe about the types of equipment used and which tests are commonly per...
#56: Natural Gas – A Clean Transitional Energy Source
Energy Talks - May 25, 2023 10:36 - 22 minutesIn this episode, James Hill, President and CEO of MCF Energy Limited, explains why natural gas will continue to bridge the transition to renewable energy sources in Europe. He also discusses why the European Union regards natural gas as a green energy source, and how this is leading to increased ...
#55: Digital Twins – Applications for Use in the Electrical Power Industry
Energy Talks - May 10, 2023 08:47 - 30 minutesIn this episode, Professor Michael Hartje, an expert for digital measurement and automation technology in power systems at the Bremen University of Applied Science in Germany, describes the connection between the digital twin and the monitoring, diagnosis and control of electrical equipment. He a...
#54: How to Prevent Overheating and Damage in Medium-Voltage Cables
Energy Talks - April 26, 2023 08:55 - 28 minutesIn this episode, we talk about a new measurement to detect coupling in cable shields, which can cause overheating and damage to parallel medium-voltage power cables. Our guests from OMICRON include Florian Fink, Application Expert for Industrial & Distribution Grid Testing, and Moritz Pikisch, Ap...
#53: Challenges for the Power Grid in the Energy Transition
Energy Talks - April 13, 2023 10:30 - 29 minutesOur guest in this episode is Wilfried Breuer, Managing Director of Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen and Chairman of the German CIGRE committee. He describes the growing use and impact of renewable energy and the challenges with handling the future energy demand. Wilfried also explains the increasing ne...
#52: Circuit Breaker Testing Around the World 3 | Oceania
Energy Talks - March 31, 2023 13:05 - 25 minutesThis is the third episode of our Energy Talks mini-series, called “Circuit Breaker Testing Around the World.” OMICRON Circuit Breaker Testing Expert Stefan Achberger is your host, and he speaks with other experts around the globe about the types of equipment used and which tests are commonly perf...
#51: A Live and Virtual Playground for Electrical Power Engineers
Energy Talks - March 13, 2023 16:30 - 27 minutesIn this episode of Energy Talks, we take you on an audio tour of the new OMICRON Customer Care Center (OCC) in Klaus, Austria. During our audio tour, we speak with OCC Project Leader Friedrich Almer, OMICRON Application Engineer Bernhard Engstler and OCC Training Administrator Julia Schneider. Th...
#50: Monitoring Partial Discharge – On a Permanent Basis
Energy Talks - February 23, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutesIn this Energy Talks episode, OMICRON Partial Discharge (PD) Testing & Monitoring Experts Bogdan Gorgan and Patrick Zander remind us that PD is one of the best indicators of whether electrical insulation is in good or bad condition. To reduce risk of failures, Bogdan and Patrick discuss how asset...
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