Y2K vs the power grid
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The North American Electric Reliability Council predicts that the year 2000 date change problem will not bring about significant problems to electrical systems. However, the council warns that utility-specific transmission and distribution systems may encounter major problems come year 2000.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1999
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Internet helps utilities bridge knowledge gaps
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Issues concerning the use of internet technologies to solve compatibility problems between distribution automation and supervisory control and data acquisition in power generating systems are discussed. The cost and efficiency of internet software applied to utilities are emphasized.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 2001
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Borrowed tech helps utilities
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A variety of technologies, designed for other industries but adopted by the electric utilities, are described. The applications of laser technology, fiber optics, and daylight corona cameras within the electric power industry are examined.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 2000
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