A power system is subjected to many electrical stressors and faults. Along the electrical path, voltage surges and transients due to lightning strikes or inductive load switching, inrush currents due ...

The FaultBreak contactor from Sensata Technologies is a high-voltage switching and protection device for electric vehicle power systems that combines contactor and fuse functions in a single component ...

“Our FaultBreak contactor represents an important advancement in high voltage protection,” said Markus Schwabe, EVP, Automotive, Sensata Technologies . “It helps our customers build electric vehicles ...

Mitsubishi Electric recently visited EnergyVille, a collaboration between the Flemish research partners KU Leuven, VITO, imec and UHasselt, to install a prototype of its HVDC line protection relay ...

Power systems today operate in an environment where reliability and safety must be maintained despite rising loads, expanding interconnections, and increasing dependence on distributed energy ...

Wildlife faults often produce electrical signatures similar to direct conductor contact, making diagnosis challenging without ...

Ground loops are a common yet often overlooked issue in building electrical systems. While they may seem minor during design or construction, ground loops can significantly impact system performance ...

The evolution of today’s Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Power over Data Line (PoDL) systems. The fundamental power delivery characteristics of PoE and PoDL and how these digitally integrated, ...

The NEC 2026 introduces innovative provisions like Power Control Systems and clearer interconnection rules, enabling ...

Melby Electric is helping Snohomish County homeowners prepare for the upcoming 2026 NEC code adoption. The initiative ...