At Fluke, we're asked about the best practices when it comes to installing and testing PV systems. Learn more about using Fluke tools in the solar industry. https://bit.ly/3C90NG1 Typically on an installation, you'll have several connections. You'll have your inverter connections, your combiner box connections. Best practice is to make sure that all of this is tight, connected, and your wire management is secure, that nothing can fall out. Best practices to have a technician using a clamp meter to make sure that you're not overloaded. So, having the essential tool like a clamp meter, or a high voltage clamp meter, to make sure that the strings for the inverter are not overloaded. It's important to use the right tools with the right cat ratings. Also, make sure you have the proper PPE gear on, which is your personal protective equipment. Good tools are essential on the job and also to ensure technicians go safely home to their families when their jobs are done.

This step-by-step guide will show you how to pull an oil sample from your transformer. For more information on transformer maintenance visit: https://www.maddoxtransformer.com/news/should-i-repair-or-replace-my-transformer *For educational purposes only, should be performed by qualified professionals* To pull an oil sample from your electrical transformer for analysis: Step 1: Tank pressure is relieved First, the tank is relieved of pressure. Most transformers have an operating pressure of around 2 PSI. Before an oil sample can be taken the vacuum/pressure gauge must read 0. The gas sample valve is opened to relieve the pressure. Step 2: Purging the drain valve The cap is then removed from the sample port, and the drain valve is opened to purge any moisture, dirt, or other contaminants before sampling. Some people also recommend removing the drain plug on the end of the valve and cleaning it, just in case there are contaminates stuck to the back wall of the plug, but that’s usually not needed. Step 3: Preparing the syringe Sample syringes are provided by the laboratory performing the analysis. The valve on the syringe has 3 positions. Position 1: Closed to hose Position 2: Closed to bleeder Position 3: Closed to syringe With the valve in the “closed to bleeder” position, the sample can be taken. Step 4: Pulling the sample In this example, a small piece of plastic hose is used as an adapter to connect the syringe to the sample port. The adapter is also purged before the sample is taken. The syringe is inserted into the hose, the drain valve opened and the syringe is filled to a little bit over the 50cc mark. Step 5: Evacuating air from the syringe After the sample is pulled, the air in the syringe is evacuated With the syringe in an upright position, and the valve closed to either the bleeder or the hose, the plunger is pushed up, forcing the air and a little bit of oil out until the 50cc mark is reached. Step 6: Packing the syringe back up With the valve in the closed-to-syringe position, the syringe is wiped clean of oil, and packed for shipment to the laboratory for analysis. Step 7: Cleanup The sample port cap is re-attached, and the excess oil is disposed of per EPA guidelines. Step 8: Re-pressurizing the tank Finally, the tank is re-pressurized with nitrogen, and closed. For more information or how to purchase an electrical transformer please visit: https://www.maddoxtransformer.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:06 Tank pressure is relieved 0:21 Purging the drain valve 0:41 Preparing the syringe 1:00 Pulling the sample 1:22 Evacuating air from the syringe 1:36 Packing up the syringe 1:45 Clean-up 1:51 Re-pressurizing the tank

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Learn more Follow Dutch solar safety inspector Remco de Mol as he uses the Fluke SMFT-1000 Solar Multifunction Tester to make his workflow more efficient. Solar inspectors need to do their job quickly and effectively, and the SMFT-1000 solar multifunctional tester makes their workflow easier. It does the tests needed and stores the data, eliminating the need for multiple testers or a laptop on site. Learn more: https://fluke.com/en-us/product/electrical-testing/best-solar-energy-industry-tools/smft-1000-pv-tester

Have you ever wondered what a transformer does? Transformers are used to change voltages ⚡ for different uses, and the turn ratio dictates the operation of the transformer and the corresponding voltage available. In today’s episode of #TechnicanTalk, Justin explains how we confirm the ratio accuracy of transformers in our testing. Learn more about the One Energy team: https://oneenergy.com/about-one-energ... To catch future Technician Talk videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2MmG4oD *********************************** One Energy is an industrial power company. We provide energy solutions, including Wind for Industry® and ManagedHVTM projects, to empower large commercial and industrial customers. To learn more: Visit OE’s Website: https://oneenergy.com/ Find OE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oneenergywind/ Find OE on Twitter: https://twitter.com/oneenergywind Find OE on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-energy-enterprises-inc Find OE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneenergywind/ ******************************* This video was shot at One Energy’s headquarters at the North Findlay Wind Campus in Findlay, Ohio.

The FEV100 simulates control pilot charging states of an electrical vehicle, so you can verify the charging voltage using a digital multimeter. Product link: https://www.fluke.com/en-us/product/electrical-testing/installation-testers/fev100

Untangling the various equipment you might see in an electrical substation. In many ways, the grid is a one-size-fits-all system - a gigantic machine to which we all connect spinning in perfect synchrony across, in some cases, an entire continent. On the other hand, our electricity needs, including when we need it, how much we need, and how reliably it should be delivered vary widely. Substations play a critical role in controlling and protecting the power grid. Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/practical-engineering -Patreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineering -Website: http://practical.engineering Writing/Editing/Production: Grady Hillhouse Animation: Stephanie White, Connor Claver, Dayan D’Aniello Tonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9U This video is sponsored by NordVPN.

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Hey Everyone ! I've had a ton of questions from the public lately asking about substations. A simplified explanation of how a substation works without using any confusing terminology so the average Joe can understand! So here's the basics ... Maybe another time I'll get into tap changers, capacitors, high tension fuses, relays and all that other stuff ... but for now I wanted to make a video just explaining a few of the main components of a basic substation setup ! Comment with any of your questions below ! #lineman #substation #lineworker

Let's identify all the key parts of a substation by inspection: transformers, voltage regulators, lightning arresters, reconnectors, fuses, etc. We'll look at a few examples. Full edX course with interspersed practice problems to help you learn: https://www.edx.org/learn/electricity/the-national-university-of-singapore-electricity-distribution Aaron Danner is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National University of Singapore. https://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/stfpage/eleadj Video filmed and edited by Cheryl Lim. @randomcheryl

Learn how transformer loadbreak switches work in this simple, step-by-step guide. We’ll cover the difference between two-position and four-position load break switches, how they operate, and when each type is used in distribution transformers. Whether you’re an electrical engineer, lineman, utility worker, or contractor, this video will help you understand: - What a transformer loadbreak switch is - How 2-position switches work (ON/OFF operation) - How 4-position switches work (loop-feed operation) - How to safely operate a loadbreak switch using a hot stick 🔔 Subscribe for more transformer tips, electrical engineering guides, and power distribution tutorials. #transformer #energy #electrical

Claim Your FREE GUIDEBOOK to Maintaining Solar Assets with Drones 👇 https://bit.ly/3V3LI4P In this video we will be explaining step by step how to inspect a solar farm using a drone. We will start off by showing you how we first perform a physical walk through of each site looking for potential hazards and obstructions to the flight. We then examine the equipment for this particular inspection, and then we go through the best practices for solar drone inspections like obstructions to your flight, landing pads, and how to use a solar irradiance meter. Next we touch on the importance of understanding all the aspects of weather and how it impacts your solar inspection. Everything from moisture, humidity, snow, and wind are addressed and then we begin our flight planning. For this inspection we are using DJI GS Pro for flight planning and we will talk you through how to set up a flight plan, create the flight points, add the camera settings and pitch, the proper settings for the speed and altitude, and any “end of mission” actions we want to perform. Once the flight plan is set up we move into the thermography setup using DJI XT Pro. We will explain why we use each of the settings such as Radiometric JPEGs for taking images and the importance of keeping the applications running during the flight. Once the checklists are complete we take to the sky and fly the autonomous solar inspection flight. The entire flight today took just over 11 minutes to complete. Once the inspection is done we will take the drone back over the solar farm to show you what the anomalies look like on our thermal screen and explain the difference between the anomalies we found during the flight. #drone #dronemapping #dronesoftware ►Resources The Best Drones for Solar Inspections - https://thedronelifenj.com/solar-inspection-drones/ ►Equipment Used in this Video BT - 100 Pro Anemometer - https://amzn.to/3gH9O0c DBTU1300 Solar Irradiance Meter - https://amzn.to/2Y3FBSh ►Our Must-Have Drone Equipment Checklist ✅ Budget Friendly Ground Control Points (GCPs) - http://bit.ly/3nAT2pH ✅ Most Reliable SD Card for Drone Mapping - http://bit.ly/3lZOhWn ✅ Heavy Duty Landing Pad - http://bit.ly/3zt1hXA ✅ Collapsable Orange Safety Cones - http://bit.ly/40Tr2fp ✅ OSHA Certified Safety Vest -http://bit.ly/3KsycSt ✅ Wind Speed Anemometer Gauge - http://bit.ly/3ZCaYO5 ✅ Best Flight Planning Tablet - http://bit.ly/40Dci4q ✅ Handheld VHF Airband Transceiver - http://bit.ly/40AyLPP ►About The Drone Life The Drone Life is an industry-leading UAS service provider that provides turnkey aerial data solutions nationwide. We proudly specialize in the industrial, environmental, renewable, and construction industries. Our team consists of highly experienced, dependable, and licensed drone professionals that are committed to safety, quality, and customer success. Website - https://thedronelifenj.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-drone-life-nj Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedronelifenj Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thedronelifenj TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thedronelifenj ►Chapters Intro 0:00 Drones & Cameras 0:29 Inspection Best Practices 1:04 Weather Factors 2:33 Flight Planning 5:48 Drone Solar Farm Inspection 17:35 Manual Site Flyover 22:54 Outro 24:49