Electricity + Control April 2017

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Control systems + automation 4

SCADA Data Provides Reasons for Failures in Wind Turbines Pramod Bangalore, Greenbyte AB New Approach – Quality Control Calls for Elimination of Human Error Josh Hodgkinson, Omron

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Round UP

Electrical protection + safety 16

Impact Testing – IR Windows Steve Edwards, R&C Instrumentation

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3D Modelling for Lightning Protection Trevor Manas, Lightning Protection Concepts

Round UP

Flow management 22

Top Notch Technology in Flowmeter Verification Frans van den Berg, Endress+Hauser

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Transformers + substations 30 Evolution of MV Power Cables and Accessories up to 36 kV: Part 3 Patrick O’Halloran, City Power, Johannesburg 34 Test Systems: Next Generation of Technology Sascha Heineke, GE 35 Round UP Lighting 38 Lighting Solutions Support: Lean Manufacturing in Pharmaceutical Industry Insights from the experts at Banner Engineering, supplied by RET Automation Controls 40 Introducing a Unique Balance in Window-Blind Automation Avi Klein, Control Applications 41 Round UP

Regulars

Cover

1 Comment 25 Cover Article 42 Light+Current 43 Social Engineers 44 Clipboard

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FEATURES: • Control systems+ automation • Electrical protection+ safety • Flowmeasurement • Transformers+ substations • Lighting

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