Satellite-based equipment tests relay performance

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The Bonneville Power Administration recently used a satellite signal to test relay reliability by simulating a fault. Ordinarily synchronization and phase problems prevent such simulation, but a Global Positioning System satellite sent the same signal at once to two locations.

Author: Ryan, Robert
Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1993
Innovations, Satellites, Satellites (Astronomical bodies), Bonneville Power Administration

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Fall protection system saves lives of utility line workers

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Duke Power Co. technicians working on overhead lines and substations are now wearing custom-designed fall protection gear by Buckingham Manufacturing Co. of Binghamton, NY. The uniform features dougle lanyards and snaphooks that are locked against detachment from D-rings.

Author: Putnam, Dee
Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1995
Protective clothing, Clothing, Electricians, Duke Power Co., DUK

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PSE&G's safety drive features video with memorable message

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Public Servic Electric and Gas Co. has launched a safety information program aimed at reaching zero accidents by 1997. The program features a video message from line inspector Steven Hayes, who lost both arms in an on-the-job accident.

Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1995
Methods, Employee safety education, Public Service Electric and Gas Co.

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