Energy Talks
Energy Talks is an OMICRON podcast series where experts, users and industry peers share their views on various topics related to power system testing, data management and cybersecurity in the power industry. For us, communication is key to understanding customer and user needs. For this reason, we would like to invite you to follow the discussions as a listener and to enter into a dialog with us. Simply send us an email to podcast@omicronenergy.com or visit our website at www.omicronenergy.com for more information.
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#130: Reclosers in Modern Grids: Protection, Automation, and DER Integration
Reclosers have long been essential for protecting distribution networks and restoring power after faults. Today, they are evolving from standalone protection devices into coordinated system actors that combine protection, automation, communication, and control. In this episode, OMICRON application engineer Alex Auman, who specializes in reclosure and protection testing, explains how reclosers help
#129: The Basics of Rotating Machine Testing
In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON application engineer Alexander Herrera discusses the basics of rotating machine testing, covering diagnostic procedures for stator cores, windings, and rotors to ensure the reliability of motors and generators. He explains how data-driven insights assist in identifying defects early, optimizing condition-based maintenance, and highlights essential safety pr
#128: What Makes a Cybersecurity Vulnerability Dangerous?
In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON OT Cybersecurity Consultant Simon Rommer speaks with Benjamin Floriani and Patrick Pongratz, founders of SecCore GmbH, about how penetration testers identify vulnerabilities, develop exploits, and assess real-world cyber risks. They discuss why context matters more than vulnerability scores, the growing role of AI in offensive security, and practical measur
#127: PD Monitoring │Part 2: The Tech Behind Continuous Defect Tracking
Join OMICRON experts Daniel Gebhardt and Hendrik Schleifer for Part 2 of our Energy Talks mini-series on continuous online PD monitoring. Discover how these systems track insulation issues 24/7, filter noise using PRPD and 3PARD technology, and integrate into SCADA networks. Learn how continuous defect tracking and automated alerts deliver the trend analysis needed to optimize asset planning, ease
#126: PD Monitoring │Part 1: The Shift to Condition-Based Asset Planning
Aging infrastructure and unplanned downtime force asset managers to shift from time-based to proactive, condition-based maintenance. In this Energy Talks episode—part one of a two-part series—OMICRON experts Daniel Gebhardt and Hendrik Schleifer discuss how partial discharge (PD) monitoring transforms electrical asset management. They compare offline testing with online monitoring, explain when to
#125: OT Cybersecurity Risk Assessments in the Power Industry
In this episode of Energy Talks, host Simon Rommer discusses together with his colleague Jaron Stammler, OT Cybersecurity Consultant at OMICRON, how OT cybersecurity risk assessments are conducted in the power industry. Using current substation and BESS projects as examples, they explain the IEC 62443-based approach, key steps like system scoping and risk analysis, and common challenges such as la
#124: Experts Behind the Scenes in Power System Testing │Product Manager
In this fourth episode of our "Experts Behind the Scenes" mini-series, OMICRON Product Manager Dr. Sruti Chakraborty joins us to discuss how the use of digital twins, data-driven modeling, and AI is revolutionizing electrical power equipment condition assessments. Drawing from her global experience, Sruti explains the critical balance between market needs and research and highlights the essential
#123: Virtual Reality – Opportunities for Use in Protection Testing
In this episode of Energy Talks, Andreas Rauwolf, secondary testing expert and founder of Grid Experte Rauwolf Etec GmbH in Germany, shares his extensive experience in digital energy grids, protection relay testing, and talks about his experimental use of virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance training and field testing. Discover how VR is transforming the industry and what the future holds.
#122: Extraordinary Technical Support for Power System Testing Challenges
In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON technical support engineers Stefan Achberger and Lukas Forstner describe how their global team is on the front lines, helping customers navigate an increasingly intricate power landscape. They also explain how OMICRON’s commitment to customer care motivates the team to invest significant time and energy into every issue, standing by 24/7 to ensure that "ext
#121: When Testing Circuit Breakers, Be Sure to Measure Their Motion!
In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON circuit breaker testing experts Andreas Nenning and Elias Alber discuss the various methods for assessing the condition and reliability of circuit breakers and the frequency of measurements. More specifically, they highlight the significance of performing motion measurements on circuit breakers for identifying potential mechanical issues that can affect the
#120: Use of Deception Solutions in Energy Sector Cybersecurity
In this episode of Energy Talks, host Simon Rommer, OT Security Consultant at OMICRON, and his guest, Christoph Kukovic, Chief Information Security Officer at Verbund AG , Austria’s leading energy company and one of the largest producers of hydroelectricity in Europe, discuss the critical roles of IT and OT in power systems cybersecurity, focusing on the use of deception solutions to fool attacker
#119: CORTEX Grid – Revolutionizing How Users Analyze Power System Testing Data
In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON product manager Bavley Farid explains the complexities of data management and the challenges users have faced in accessing data. Specifically, he describes how OMICRON’s new CORTEX Grid platform solution addresses these challenges through a highly structured data model that ensures optimum data consistency, accessibility and compatibility across different a
#118: The Important Role of Software in Partial Discharge Testing
In this episode of Energy Talks, Burkhard Daniel, head of software development for OMICRON’s MPD technology, talks about the significance of partial discharge (PD) testing and analysis in high-voltage equipment. He describes the evolution of PD testing technology and the critical role that continuous software development and innovation have played in enhancing PD testing efficiency and ease of use
#117: CPX 200 – Revolutionizing Power System Testing with Software Innovation
In this episode of Energy Talks, we take a more detailed look at power system testing device software. OMICRON product manager Lukas Klingenschmid talks about the critical role of software innovation in maximizing the potential of testing devices and enhancing user experience. More specifically, Lukas describes how new innovative software features in OMICRON’s CPXpert software for its new CPX 200
#116: Why Testing Offline Is Not Cyber Secure
Is offline testing in power systems safe anymore from cyber intrusion? In this episode of Energy Talks, Christopher Pritchard, who is head of product management at OMICRON, maintains that the idea that offline equals security just does not hold up anymore. He explains how malware can infiltrate even disconnected systems and be passed on to the substation as soon as these systems are connected to t
#115: CPX 200 - Revolutionizing Power System Testing with Optimized Device Modularity
The next-generation power system testing solutions, such as OMICRON’s new CPX 200, are really ecosystems made up of interrelated parts the work together to highly optimize the testing experience for users. In this episode of Energy Talks, we take a more detailed look at one of these parts – testing device modularity. OMICRON product manager Jakob Hämmerle talks about the innovative modularity feat
#114: Staying Safe in the Field with the Latest Generation Testing Devices
In this episode of Energy Talks, Marcus Stenner, who is a field engineer and CEO at the power system testing service provider Hubert Göbel GmbH in Germany, shares his insights into ensuring user safety during electrical testing. He describes the essential testing preparation steps, like staff training and risk assessments; he emphasizes how implementing safety measures optimizes the efficiency of
#113: CPX 200 - Revolutionizing the Way Users Perform Power System Testing
In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON product manager Michael Rädler introduces the new OMICRON CPX 200, which sets new standards in power system testing. Michael describes how this next-generation multifunctional testing technology was the result of intensive user interaction and an ecosystem approach to product development. Michael highlights the innovative CPX 200 features in the areas of ha
#112: Welcome to Power Titans - The Testing Innovation Quiz Show
In this episode of Energy Talks, we invite you to our fictional but highly informative quiz show, called Power Titans, to identify actual upcoming innovative features that will set new standards in power system testing.
Our quiz show includes three contestants who are professionals with different responsibilities in the power system testing field. The contestants engage in a lively exchange as t
#111: Navigating Cybersecurity in Power Systems
Security risk assessments and power systems design take center stage in this episode with OMICRON OT cybersecurity expert Simon Rommer. He speaks with Jose Paredes, Regional Engineering Manager at H&MV Engineering, about integrating cybersecurity into design from the outset, bridging gaps between IoT and electrical engineering, and managing compliance, procurement, and latency. Jose stresses the v
#110: Easy Online Partial Discharge Measurements on Electrical Assets
In this episode, Daniel Gebhardt, who is an OMICRON PD expert and PD monitoring solutions product manager, describes the various methods of performing PD measurements and monitoring, their challenges and benefits, the types of information they provide, and how they are used together to determine the insulation condition of electrical assets. Specifically, he explains why there is a growing trend o
#109: Offensive Cybersecurity Practices for the Power Industry
In this episode, OMIRCON OT cybersecurity expert Simon Rommer speaks with Thomas Weber, who is an Embedded Security Specialist at CyberDanube , a developer of customized security testing solutions based in Vienna, Austria. Thomas shares his extensive experience in offensive security, particularly in operational technology (OT) environments. He describes how to uncover even the most hidden vulnerab
#108: Using Artificial Intelligence to Help Power Utilities Interpret Data
In this episode, we speak with Vik Chaudhry. He is the co-founder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Buzz Solutions, a global provider of proven visual intelligence solutions used to inspect, maintain, and secure energy infrastructure. Vik shares his insights into the transformative and highly effective ways that AI and computer vision can and are being used to handle big dat
#107: Experts Behind the Scenes in Power System Testing │Protection Engineer
In this episode of Energy Talks, we speak with Juanita Dominguez. She is an OMICRON applications engineer and behind-the-scenes expert in protection testing for electrical substations. Juanita shares stories about her career journey and her insights into the critical role of protection devices and testing their performance in electrical power systems. She also explains why she thinks protection te
#106: Medium-Voltage Switchgear Testing With Multifunctional Test Sets
Investments into medium-voltage grids are growing fast, and so are the testing demands that need to be covered by the operators. During commissioning and maintenance testing of medium-voltage switchgear protection engineers must perform a whole range of tasks to ensure the correct operation of the equipment. In general, several test sets are needed to cover all necessary tests.
In this episode,
#105: Why Should You Talk About Incident Response? | Part 5
Welcome to the fifth and final episode of our Energy Talks miniseries titled, Why Should You Talk About Incident Response? OMICRON cybersecurity consultant Simon Rommer discusses the incident response process steps of recovery and decision-making, as well as lessons learned, with Dr. Marie Moe, who is a Principal Security Consultant based in the United Kingdom at Mandiant Consulting , which is par
#104: Experts Behind the Scenes in Power System Testing │ Applications Engineer
In this episode, we speak with a behind-the-scenes expert in power system testing. Mariana Felix de Souza is an Applications Engineer for Latin America at the cable diagnostics solutions company B2 electronics. Mariana describes how her experience and responsibilities contribute to helping sales partners ensure the reliability of their customers’ cable systems in Latin America with B2 diagnostic s
#103: CMC 500 - From Concept to Benchmark for Personal Safety
In this episode, we dive deep into the development of state-of-the-art safety functions for electrical test sets. As an example, OMICRON safety expert Florian Rein describes how the OMICRON CMC 500 is designed to set a new benchmark for personal safety – from the initial safety concept to the final safety functions, which fulfill strict international product safety standards.
Whether you're an en
#102: Using Instrument Transformers for Reliable Power Quality Testing
In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON instrument transformer testing experts Felix Feustel and Thomas Bischof describe how the accuracy of power quality measurements is becoming more important in evolving modern power grids to ensure a reliable power supply.
Specifically, Felix and Thomas describe the role of instrument transformers in ensuring accurate wideband measurements for determining
#101: Why Should You Talk About Incident Response? | Part 4
Welcome to the fourth episode of our Energy Talks miniseries titled, Why Should You Talk About Incident Response? OMICRON cybersecurity consultant Simon Rommer speaks with Stephan Mikiss, who is Head of Managed Security Services at SEC Consult and a SANS-certified forensics analyst. Together they discuss the steps of containment, eradication and recovery in the incident response process.
#100: Celebrating 100 Episodes and Four Years of Knowledge Sharing
Recent headlines have reported that blackouts caused havoc in major infrastructure hubs, like London’s Heathrow Airport. These incidents clearly demonstrate how being prepared is key to ensuring a reliable power system. In this 100th episode of Energy Talks, we feature parts of a previous episode to recall what OMICRON blackout preparedness experts Friedrich Almer and Daniel Wiesner describe as es
#99: An Innovator’s Journey in Protection Engineering
In this episode of Energy Talks, Dr. Alex Apostolov talks about his innovative and influential career in both protection engineering and the digital transformation of power grids. Alex explains the significance of the IEC 61850 standard in modern power systems and highlights the challenges in the digital transformation of substations, such as adopting new technologies, the interoperability in mult
#98: Experts Behind the Scenes in Power System Testing │ SQA Engineer
In this episode, we speak with a behind-the-scenes expert in power system testing. Karolina Molczan is a Software Quality Assurance Engineer at OMICRON. She tells us about her experience and responsibilities and how they contribute not only to the performance and reliability of power system testing solutions but also to the trust users place in them. Karolina also offers advice to those who want t
#97: Why Should You Talk About Incident Response? | Part 3
Welcome to the third episode of our Energy Talks miniseries titled, Why Should You Talk About Incident Response? Join OMICRON cybersecurity consultant Simon Rommer as he explores the different process steps involved in cybersecurity incident response with other experts from the power industry. In this episode, Simon speaks with Johann Stockinger, Head of Digital Forensics and Incident Response at
#96: Ensuring the Reliable Operation of Switchgear Components
In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON product manager and switchgear testing expert Andreas Nenning emphasizes the importance of testing different switchgear components, such as circuit breakers, and describes the specific tests performed on various types of switchgear throughout their lifecycle to ensure reliability and safety in power substations.
#95: Why Should You Talk About Incident Response? | Part 2
Welcome to the second episode of our Energy Talks miniseries titled, Why Should You Talk About Incident Response? Join OMICRON cybersecurity consultant Simon Rommer as he explores the different process steps involved with cyber incident response alongside other experts from the power industry. In this episode, Simon speaks with Tibor Külkey from ALSEC Cybersecurity Consulting, a leading OT securit
#94: Making History in Partial Discharge Testing
In this episode, OMICRON partial discharge (PD) measurement and analysis expert Caspar Steineke offers a first-hand account of the last 20 years of OMICRON MPD technology and how it has revolutionized PD testing worldwide. He describes how MPD technology began in response to industry requirements for functionality that had not existed before, such as synchronous, multi-channel and highly stable, r
#93: CMC Technology – Making History in Protection Relay Testing and Beyond
OMICRON’s 40-year history as a leading innovator in power system testing, data management and cybersecurity started with a vision for protection relay testing and the development of OMICRON's groundbreaking CMC technology. In this episode, Martin Pfanner, OMICRON product manager and one of the original CMC developers, describes the journey of the company from its humble beginnings in a basement to
#92: CMC 500 – Setting a New Benchmark in Protection Testing
The challenges in protection testing are manifold due to constantly changing grids and the prevailing skills shortage. With the CMC 500, OMICRON provides a future-proof solution and sets a new benchmark in protection testing. Stephan Geiger, OMICRON CMC 500 Product Manager, provides an insight into the development of the groundbreaking device.
#91: Implications of the Updated EN 50522 Standard on Earthing Testing
In this episode, Josef Schmidbauer, an OMICRON expert in earthing (grounding) testing, discusses the implications of recent updates made to the EN 50522 standard. He highlights the recommended earthing (grounding) measurement procedures to enhance safety and reliability. Josef also discusses the importance of touch voltage measurements, interference suppression methods, and the advantages of the f
#90: Calibration 101 for Power System Testing
In this episode, Lisa Gruber, Product Manager for Product Servicing at OMICRON, highlights the importance of regular calibration for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of power system testing equipment, and the factors that determine how often testing devices should be calibrated. Lisa also explains the differences between factory and ISO/IEC 17025 calibrations, emphasizing the significance of
#89: Substation Testing: Best Practices to Optimize Asset Management
In this episode of Energy Talks, Naresh Soni from Akron Energy in India discusses the critical aspects of substation testing and the importance of time optimization in ensuring the reliability and safety of electrical equipment. He shares insights on the challenges faced in the field, the role of advanced technology and data analytics, and the future trends that will shape substation asset managem
#88: Testing and Maintenance of Rotating Electrical Machines on Ships
Generators and motors produce the electrical power and propulsion needed to move maritime vessels like cruise ships, cargo ships, and tankers. But before any boat leaves a port, all its rotating electrical machines must be in top condition to ensure reliable operation on the high seas. In this episode, Christian Quell discusses how he and his team ensure the reliable performance of rotating electr
#87: How to Save Lives in High-Voltage Environments
Working with electricity is always dangerous, especially when dealing with high-voltage electrical equipment, where every task can be a matter of life or death. In this episode, we speak with Jakob Hämmerle, Safety Product Manager at OMICRON. He offers tips for power system testing safety in high-voltage environments and describes how life-saving features are included and continuously optimized in
#86: How to Work Effectively in Evolving Power Grids
In this episode, OMICRON Sales and Application Engineer Jere Polojärvi discusses how continuous training, open communication, and detailed documentation are essential to helping substation engineers work effectively in evolving power grids. He also introduces the critical aspect of red-pen documentation to indicate changes in original substation designs. Jera emphasizes the importance of an active
#85: Why Should You Talk About Incident Response? | Part 1
Welcome to the first episode of our new Energy Talks miniseries, Why Should We Talk About Incident Response? Join OMICRON cybersecurity experts Andreas Klien and Simon Romer as they explore the critical roles of IT and OT in cyber incident response and disaster recovery alongside other experts from the power industry. In this episode, Andreas and Simon discuss disaster recovery from an OT perspect
#84: How Efficient is Your Protection Testing Approach?
In this episode, we examine the current efficiency of protection relay testing. Protection relays and protection test sets have changed significantly over the last decades. Michael Albert, an OMICRON expert in test automation, discusses the increasing importance of protection testing efficiency and how efficiency measures can be easily implemented, performed, and measured.
#83: Challenges Faced in the Career of a Protection Engineer
In this episode, two highly experienced protection testing experts – Oliver Skrbinjek and Ignaz Hüber – talk about the challenges protection engineers face over time due to the transformation of energy systems, advancements in protection technology, evolving maintenance requirements, and keeping up with the latest developments to do their work effectively. Oliver and Ignaz describe these challenge
#82: Earthing/Grounding Systems – Guidelines for Ensuring Safety
What is important to know about the EN 50522 standard for earthing/grounding systems? To find out, join us in this episode with our two guests, Christian Raunig and Theodor Connor, who are experts in the field of earthing/grounding, and give us an insight into the standard and the work of the standardization committees. Learn interesting details about EN 50522 and the latest revision.
#81: Cybersecurity in the Power Grid – A 360° View | Part 8
This episode is Part 8 of our Energy Talks miniseries, Cybersecurity in the Power Grid, in which we provide a 360-degree view of how power grids can best safeguard their infrastructures from cyberattacks.
OMICRON hardware developer Marcel Ströhle describes how hardware cybersecurity is crucial to overall system security because hardware devices are another potential attack vector that can be eas
#80: Improving Power Grid Reliability with Artificial Intelligence
In this episode, OMICRON digital transition experts Florian Fink and Juan-Carlos Sánchez discuss how implementing digital tools, such as artificial intelligence (AI), helps optimize power grid reliability. They describe the advantages AI presents to the power industry in removing knowledge barriers and improving the efficiency and accuracy of daily tasks, such as analyzing data to predict and dete
#79: Cybersecurity in the Power Grid – A 360° View | Part 7
This episode is Part 7 of our Energy Talks miniseries, Cybersecurity in the Power Grid, in which we provide a 360-degree view of how power grids can best safeguard their infrastructures from cyberattacks.
In this episode, OMICRON cybersecurity experts Ozan Dayanc, Christoph Rheinberger, and Lukas Schneider describe their involvement in an intrusion detection system (IDS) evaluation project condu
#78: The Importance of Working with Engineering Associations
In this episode, OMICRON product managers Fred Steinhauser and Andreas Nenning discuss their active involvement in international engineering associations in the power industry. Most importantly, they describe how their direct involvement with these associations has enabled them to collaborate with industry peers to address trends and future end-user requirements.
#77: Measuring C-Divider Capacitance on Capacitor Voltage Transformers
In this episode, OMICRON voltage transformer testing experts Thomas Bischof and Felix Feustel introduce the new measurement method they developed to determine C-divider capacitance on capacitor voltage transformers (CVTs) using OMICRON’s VOTANO 100 measurement system. They describe the significance of their new, patented measurement method and how it can now be automatically and reliably performed
#76: Partial Discharge Monitoring on Gas-Insulated Switchgear and Lines
In this episode, OMICRON partial discharge (PD) expert Caspar Steineke discusses what causes PD activity in Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and Gas-Insulated Lines (GIL) and when PD monitoring is best applied to closely observe its development. Caspar also explains how PARADIMO 100, the latest scalable PD monitoring solution for GIS and GIL from OMICRON, enables highly reliable risk assessment thro
#75: Measuring a black start test with 34 OMICRON DANEO 400 devices
"The risk of a large-scale and long-lasting power outage in Europe is increasing"—this statement reflects the view of many experts today. Therefore, specific procedures are already in place in the event of an emergency. In this episode, OMICRON Application Engineer Lukas Dieterich describes how specially trained engineers rehearse various scenarios so they can spring into action to restore our ene
#74: Finding Hot Spots in Stator Cores of Rotating Electrical Machines
Generators and motors are exposed to various stress factors during operation, which can cause damaging faults. Periodic tests are recommended to determine whether machine components must be repaired or replaced.
In this episode, OMICRON rotating machines testing expert, Fabian Öttl, talks about electromagnetic imperfection measurements (also known as ELCID testing), which are performed to assess
#73: Cybersecurity in the Power Grid – A 360° View | Part 6
This episode is Part 6 of our Energy Talks miniseries called Cybersecurity in the Power Grid, in which we provide a 360-degree view of how power grids can best safeguard their infrastructures from cyber-attacks.
In this episode, Andreas Klien, OMICRON cybersecurity expert and Business Area Manager for Power Utility Communication, discusses the differences and similarities of using OT technology
#72: Essentials of Partial Discharge Testing on Electrical Equipment
In this episode, Caspar Steineke, partial discharge (PD) expert and co-developer of OMICRON MPD PD measurement and analysis technology, highlights essential aspects of PD testing on high-voltage electrical equipment. He describes the potential impact of PD and the importance of regular PD testing to know when to take timely action to prevent equipment failure. He also explains why PD testing will
#71: Cybersecurity in the Power Grid – A 360° View | Part 5
This episode is Part 5 of our Energy Talks miniseries called Cybersecurity in the Power Grid, in which we provide you with a 360-degree view of how power grids can best safeguard their infrastructures from cyber-attacks.
In this episode, Andreas Klien, OMICRON cybersecurity expert and Business Area Manager of Power Utility Communication, discusses the security engineering of digital products use
#70: Unpacking Excitement – More than Just a Device in a Box
Opening a specially wrapped box is cause for great excitement, not just during holidays or birthdays. OMICRON customers experience the same excitement each time they receive and unpack their new equipment.
In this Energy Talks episode, we will learn more about the OMICRON customer unpacking experience, why it is an important aspect of customer care at OMICRON, and what makes it so special for th
#69: Cybersecurity in the Power Grid – A 360° View | Part 4
This episode is Part 4 of our Energy Talks miniseries called Cybersecurity in the Power Grid, in which we provide you with a 360-degree view of how power grids can best safeguard their infrastructures from cyber-attacks.
In this episode, Anastasiya Shvetsova, OMICRON software quality assurance engineer, and Jaques Grobler, who is a full-stack developer at OMICRON, share their experiences, challe
#68: At a Turning Point - The Transition to Digital Substations in the Power Grid
What are the challenges in the transition to digital substations? And why are we talking about a turning point in this evolution?
Diego Gasca, Digital Substation Expert at OMICRON, will answer these questions and give us an insight into some exciting implementation projects. Diego provides us with details on engineering design, testing and commissioning, as well as operation and maintenance. In t
#67: Cybersecurity in the Power Grid – A 360° View | Part 3
This episode is Part 3 of our Energy Talks miniseries called Cybersecurity in the Power Grid, in which we provide you with a 360-degree view of how power grids can best safeguard their infrastructures from cyber attacks.
OMICRON cybersecurity analysts Christoph Rheinberger and Eric Heindl describe common problems with cybersecurity in the power grid and the dedicated efforts involved in finding
#66: Power System Testing in the Age of Decarbonization
What are the challenges and new requirements that decarbonization brings to power system testing? And how does OMICRON address them with the latest software update for COMPANO 100?
Josef Schmidbauer, product manager for COMPANO 100, gives us an insight into current trends and challenges in the energy industry. He will tell us about the requirements for test equipment for different applications. W
#65: Cybersecurity in the Power Grid – A 360° View | Part 2
This episode is Part 2 of our Energy Talks miniseries called Cybersecurity in the Power Grid in which we provide you with a 360-degree view of how power grids can best safeguard their infrastructures from cyber-attacks.
OMICRON application engineers Ozan Dayanc and Thomas Wolf discuss key challenges and practical recommendations for enhancing power network security. From daily work insights to c
#64: CMC Swift - Bringing a Mobile Testing App to Life
Field protection engineers often face various challenges during testing within substations. When only simple tests or checks need to be performed, having the option to control the test set with a mobile device is not only more comfortable but also more efficient. But what does the development of a new mobile testing app involve? In this episode, Fabian Kolb, OMICRON product manager for CMC Swift s
#63: Circuit Breaker Testing Around the World 5 | Common Testing Device
In this fifth and final episode of our Energy Talks miniseries, called “Circuit Breaker Testing Around the World”, host Stefan Achberger speaks with two other OMICRON circuit breaker testing experts, Andreas Nenning and Ari Tirroniemi.
They review the discussions in past miniseries episodes and verify the challenges faced with performing circuit breaker testing in different regions of the world.
#62: Cybersecurity in the Power Grid – A 360° View | Part 1
This episode is Part 1 of the new Energy Talks miniseries called Cybersecurity in the Power Grid in which we provide you with a 360-degree view of how power grids can best safeguard their infrastructures from cyber attacks.
OMICRON cybersecurity expert Benjamin Teudelhoff talks about the necessity for power providers to improve their cybersecurity practices. Specifically, he discusses the import
#61: Partial Discharge Measurement & Monitoring on the High Seas
In this episode, OMICRON partial discharge applications engineer Roy Brusenbach talks about the challenges he faces when performing partial discharge (PD) testing and monitoring on critical electrical equipment at offshore substation platforms in the Baltic Sea.
To meet these challenges, Roy offers tips for performing PD measurements and monitoring at sea, including how he prepares for the job a
#60: In the Shoes of Field Engineers | Protection Testing
In this episode, OMICRON field testing expert Marcus Stenner offers his tips for protection testing during commissioning. He talks about the various tests and how long it takes him to perform them before protection systems are put into operation at substations.
Specifically, Marcus addresses the differences he encounters between protection systems in various regions of the world and how best to
#59: Checking the Health of Motors and Generators
Rotating electrical machines are critical for power generation and running critical processes in industrial applications. However, reliable performance can be compromised over time due to the stresses motors and generators are continuously subjected to when in operation.
In this episode, we speak with David Hassmann, a project engineer at Baumüller Services – a company which specializes in the ro
#58: Blackout Preparation and Prevention
Blackouts, or unexpected electrical outages over large areas of a power network, are a major concern for electrical power utilities around the world. OMICRON application experts Friedrich Almer and Daniel Wiesner talk in this episode about how to reduce the risks and minimize the consequences of blackouts.
They discuss the various causes for blackouts, and how power utilities not only plan and t
#57: Circuit Breaker Testing Around the World 4 | Middle East
This is the fourth episode of our Energy Talks mini-series, called “Circuit Breaker Testing Around the World.” OMICRON Circuit Breaker Testing Expert Stefan Achberger is your host, and he speaks with other experts around the globe about the types of equipment used and which tests are commonly performed.
In this episode, Stefan speaks with OMICRON expert Anas Abdulkhader about circuit breaker tes
#56: Natural Gas – A Clean Transitional Energy Source
In this episode, James Hill, President and CEO of MCF Energy Limited, explains why natural gas will continue to bridge the transition to renewable energy sources in Europe. He also discusses why the European Union regards natural gas as a green energy source, and how this is leading to increased natural gas exploration and production in the region. James also describes how his company is using adv
#55: Digital Twins – Applications for Use in the Electrical Power Industry
In this episode, Professor Michael Hartje, an expert for digital measurement and automation technology in power systems at the Bremen University of Applied Science in Germany, describes the connection between the digital twin and the monitoring, diagnosis and control of electrical equipment. He also highlights how the digital twin can be used as a single source of data about power equipment throug
#54: How to Prevent Overheating and Damage in Medium-Voltage Cables
In this episode, we talk about a new measurement to detect coupling in cable shields, which can cause overheating and damage to parallel medium-voltage power cables. Our guests from OMICRON include Florian Fink, Application Expert for Industrial & Distribution Grid Testing, and Moritz Pikisch, Application Expert for Line and Ground Testing. They describe how the new coupling measurement performed
#53: Challenges for the Power Grid in the Energy Transition
Our guest in this episode is Wilfried Breuer, Managing Director of Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen and Chairman of the German CIGRE committee. He describes the growing use and impact of renewable energy and the challenges with handling the future energy demand. Wilfried also explains the increasing need for smart power grids and how the integrated use of the latest offline and online diagnostic solutio
#52: Circuit Breaker Testing Around the World 3 | Oceania
This is the third episode of our Energy Talks mini-series, called “Circuit Breaker Testing Around the World.” OMICRON Circuit Breaker Testing Expert Stefan Achberger is your host, and he speaks with other experts around the globe about the types of equipment used and which tests are commonly performed.
In this episode, Stefan speaks with OMICRON experts Florian Predl and Tibor Congo about circui
#51: A Live and Virtual Playground for Electrical Power Engineers
In this episode of Energy Talks, we take you on an audio tour of the new OMICRON Customer Care Center (OCC) in Klaus, Austria. During our audio tour, we speak with OCC Project Leader Friedrich Almer, OMICRON Application Engineer Bernhard Engstler and OCC Training Administrator Julia Schneider. They tell us about how the idea for an expansive showroom for power system testing originated and how the
