Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications are computer systems for gathering and analyzing real-time data. They can monitor and control a plant or equipment in telecommunications, water and waste control, energy, oil and gas refining, and transportation. The system gathers information, such as where a leak on… Read more…
Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FLISR) systems are a crucial component of the operation of electric utilities, designed to detect, isolate, and restore power after a fault or outage occurs. These systems utilize advanced monitoring and control technologies to quickly identify the location of the fault, isolate the… Read More…
Cellular routers play a critical role in SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) communication systems by providing reliable and secure wireless connectivity to remote assets, such as sensors, meters, and other devices. In SCADA systems, data is collected from remote devices and sent to a central location for analysis and control. In many cases… Read More…
The energy grid, or the power grid or electrical grid, is a network of power transmission lines, transformers, substations, and other equipment that delivers electricity from power plants to consumers. The grid is designed to efficiently distribute electricity over long distances, ensuring that consumers can access reliable and affordable energy… Read More…
The world is rapidly transitioning towards renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal power. This shift towards clean energy is driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. As the use of renewable energy sources increases, it has become important to manage these resources effectively to ensure… Read More…
Australia produces 10-15% of the world’s wheat supplies. In recent years, as the supply chain has suffered first from a global pandemic and then from the war in Ukraine, where an additional 10% of the world’s grain supply originates, creating a more efficient method of monitoring grain production and storage has been a huge objective… Read More…
Local government is a 24/7 enterprise. Constantly changing dynamics and daily emergencies have always pressured city governments to be agile and cost-efficient. In the digital age, citizens expect cities to respond to their needs and mandates quicker than before, and they want to access city services conveniently — whenever and wherever. Of course, citizens also still expect cities to make the most of their tax dollars… Read More…
Each of Sonoma County’s traffic intersections is connected via a SCADA system, with a typical intersection containing traffic signals, pavement sensors, and a controller typically located in close proximity to the system. The controller is connected to county operations and enables the operations team to remotely… Read More…
It’s no surprise that since the inception of the electrical grid in the late 1880’s technology has advanced. Initially distribution systems were designed to support unidirectional power flows from large, centralized generation points as it was dispersed geographically. By the 1960’s… Read more…
When an Illinois-based electrical design and construction organization that provides industrial automation and SCADA services to its customers decided to upgrade its existing SMS-only remote monitoring stations, it needed to ensure its new solution could handle anything, anywhere. They also wanted to incorporate… Read more…
