NEMACasts Podcast

SF6 Emissions Reporting Regulations

Jun 29, 2021
speaker-Karla-Trost

Learn what different jurisdictions require when it comes to reporting SF6 emissions and how to tell whether you are required to comply.

For more information visit the SF6 & Alternatives Coalition website.

Surge Arrester Basic Lightning Impulse Insulation Level

Apr 9, 2021
speaker-Ryan-FreemanHubbell Power Systems joined NEMA to explain surge arrester basic lightning impulse insulation level, or BIL, and clear up a common misconception about arrester vs system BIL.

Surge Arresters | www.nemaarresters.org

New Product Standard for Guy Strains

Dec 4, 2020
NEMA published a Standard for guy strain insulators.  The new Standard goes beyond NESC requirements to ensure interchangeability among brands and product integrity over time.

High Voltage Insulator | High Voltage Insulator Toolkit

The Line Surge Arrester Benefit Calculator

Oct 26, 2020

Jonathan Woodworth of ArresterWorks joins NEMA to discuss the new Line Surge Arrester Benefit Calculator that utilities can use to identify cost-savings that could be obtained by installing surge arresters on overhead lines.

Surge Arresters | www.nemaarresters.org

What To Do With Used SF6

Sep 1, 2020
speaker-Billy-Lao

Learn about options for used SF6 and what is entailed in re-conditioning, recycling and destruction.

For more information visit the SF6 & Alternatives Coalition website.

Strategies for Protecting Electrical Equipment

Dec 13, 2019

speaker-Daniel-AbbateLearn about the new technical guidance documents that the NEMA Low Voltage Surge Protective Devices Section that provide information and easy-to-use checklists for evaluating the devices as well as present test results of devices in a real-world surge environment that shows all electrical products, sensors, and systems containing electronic components are at risk of suffering damage from electrical surges.

www.nemasurge.org

Highlights from Cable Tray Installation Guidelines

Sep 19, 2019

speaker-Daniel-AbbateThis podcast provides a brief overview of the NEMA publication Cable Tray Installation Guidelines VE-2. The main sections of this guide are highlighted and include storage, installation, maintenance, and type descriptions for cable trays. Additional information can be viewed at www.cabletrays.org.

Field Testing of High Voltage MOV Surge Arresters

Sep 13, 2019

speaker-Steve-Brewer Steve Brewer of NEMA Surge Arresters Section discusses why testing of Surge Arresters are important and essential for keeping the electrical grid operating efficiently.

Surge Arresters | www.nemaarresters.org

Building Congressional Relationships with Hill Days

May 8, 2019

speaker-Phil-SquairNEMA Government Relations VP discusses the benefits of Hill Days to communicate policy priorities through the voices of constituents from the home state or district.

Washington Watch

The Importance of NFPA’s Commissioning and System Integration and Testing Handbook

Feb 21, 2019

speaker-Denise-PappasDenise Pappas of the NEMA Fire, Life Safety, Security and Emergency Communications Section discusses why building owners and other stakeholders need to adopt current Standards and codes to ensure the safety of building occupants.

Life Fire Safety