While using a digital multimeter to diagnose electrical problems on customers’ equipment, I frequently hear the comment, “I’ve got one of those multimeter things, but I never learned how to use it.” ...

The reliability of an electrical network model is similar to the strength of a chain: Both vary as a function of their weakest links. Beyond their enabling a utility to rapidly respond to the exact ...

[Renaud] built a AC power meter from scratch. While commercial power meters like the Kill A Watt are available [Renaud’s] build gives an interesting insight into the methods used. At the heart of ...

Utility power meters often must rely on a current transformer for polyphase applications. Current transformers have drawbacks: They are relatively expensive, require additional copper wiring, and can ...