Energy Talks
OMICRON electronics GmbH
All episodes
Best episodes
Top 10 Energy Talks Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Energy Talks episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Energy Talks for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Energy Talks episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
#90: Calibration 101 for Power System Testing
Energy Talks
11/14/24 • 20 min
Have you ever wondered why and how often you should calibrate your power system testing devices to ensure they perform at their best?
Calibration is the key to maintaining accuracy and reliability of power system testing devices. Whether you are a regular testing device user, managing a fleet of testing solutions, ensuring the precision of manufacturing equipment, or simply curious about how often it makes sense to send a testing device back for calibration - we have you covered!
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 choosing the right calibration service. As an example, Lisa describes how OMICRON handles this essential area for its customers.
More information about calibration services at OMICRON can be found here: Technical Support
Interested in this topic? Be sure to listen to the following previous episode of Energy Talks: OMICRON Calibrations – Ensuring the Most Precise Measurement Results
We would really like to know what you think about Energy Talks and which topics you would like to hear more about. To do this, simply send us an email to [email protected] and be sure to give us a star review on Spotify or Apple Podcast. Thanks for your feedback!
10/17/24 • 19 min
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 electrical machines on ships. Christian is the co-owner and head of testing at E+A (Elektrotechnik und Aggregatebau) , a company based in Bremerhaven, Germany, that specializes in rotating electrical machine testing, diagnostics, repair, and refurbishment for all types of ships.
Christian tells us more about his company and his experience testing rotating electrical machines on ships. He explains how testing generators and motors on ships differs from testing them on land, for example, in an industrial plant. Christian highlights the differences in the testing environments and time constraints and how they make testing on ships more challenging.
Christian also describes the mechanical and electrical insulation tests he and his team perform to assess the condition of machines on ships, when these tests are performed, and how test results are documented. He also explains how he and his team ensure machine repairs are performed efficiently and reliably on a tight schedule.
Interested in this topic? Be sure to listen to a previous episode of Energy Talks: Episode 24: Diagnostic Testing of Rotating Electrical Machines on Cruise Ships
We welcome your questions and feedback. Simply send us an email to [email protected]. Please join us to listen to the next episode of Energy Talks.
04/10/25 • 14 min
Our goal with Energy Talks is to share the knowledge of our guest experts with you, to provide you with insights about current and important topics, and to inspire you through the experience of others to solve daily challenges. Of course, essential for us is to help listeners like you keep energy systems running reliably.
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 our Episode 58 to recall what OMICRON blackout preparedness experts Friedrich Almer and Daniel Wiesner describe as essential aspects of preventing and properly dealing with blackouts in power grids.
Friedrich and Daniel highlight various aspects to consider, including the growing complexities of power systems and managing the use of renewable energy, the importance of regular reliability testing and monitoring of substation equipment, and the growing necessity of cybersecurity to prevent malicious power network intrusion.
Over the past four years, we have spoken with experts in the fields of power system testing, data management, the digital transformation of the power grid, cybersecurity and mastering the challenges of a rapidly changing power system.
A BIG thank you to our guests and listeners – We would like to take this opportunity to thank each of our over 150 expert guests who have shared their experiences and insights on these various topics related to power system reliability. We also thank our listeners like you who continue to join Energy Talks to get informed about the latest power system developments and trends and inspired to solve daily challenges in the field.
We would really like to know what you think about Energy Talks and which topics you would like to hear more about. To do this, simply send us an email to [email protected] and be sure to give us a star review on Spotify or Apple Podcast. Thanks for your feedback!
03/13/25 • 13 min
When you are out in the field and have limited time and resources to test electrical equipment, you rely on essential performance factors, such as the ease of use, reliability and safety of your power system testing solutions. But have you ever considered that the hardware and software components that make up these testing solutions you trust in the field are developed behind the scenes by experts you may never meet?
In this episode, our behind-the-scenes expert is Karolina Molczan who is an OMICRON Software Quality Assurance Engineer. She makes sure that the software used with power system testing devices function not only as they are intended to, but also in ways that exceed user expectations.
Karolina tells us about her experience and responsibilities and how they contribute to the performance and reliability of power system testing solutions and also the trust users place in them. She also offers advice to those who want to develop in her area of expertise.
We welcome your questions and feedback. Simply send us an email to [email protected]. Please join us to listen to the next episode of Energy Talks.
08/29/24 • 29 min
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 perspective, using a recent CrowdStrike incident as a case study. Simon also highlights key considerations for utilities when developing OT incident response and recovery processes and offers practical tips for those without established plans.
We want to hear from you! If you work at a utility, please share your experiences implementing OT response and recovery processes – what prompted you to start, and what challenges have you faced? If you would like to contribute, email us at omicroncybersecurity.com and we may feature your story in an upcoming episode.
Stay tuned for upcoming episodes in our miniseries Why Should We Talk About Incident Response?
Learn more about OMICRON’s approach to advanced cybersecurity for OT environments.
We would really like to know what you think about Energy Talks and which topics you would like to hear more about. To do this, simply send us an email to [email protected] and be sure to give us a star review on Spotify or Apple Podcast. Thanks for your feedback!
07/18/24 • 28 min
In this episode, we 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. Two seasoned protection testing experts describe these challenges and suggest ways to address them based on their experience and expertise.
Ignaz Hübl studied electrical engineering at the Technical University of Graz in Austria. From 1987, he worked at KELAG-Kärntner Electricity as a protection technician in operations. Until his retirement in 2018, he worked in management positions at KNG-Kärnten Network. Until 2016, he was the Protection Technology Department chairman at Austria Energy. He has been with CIRED in the “Technical Committee, Session 3” since 2009. Since 2021, he has been chairman of CIRED in the “Technical Committee - Session 4” Protection, Control, and Automation.
Oliver Skrbinjek has several years of experience with protection technology in medium-voltage and high-voltage networks and with the entire process of automation technology within energy distribution. He heads the secondary technology department at Energienetze Steiermark in Austria. In addition to standardization and communication in energy distribution systems, his current focus is on protection technology, cross-system principles, expert questions, and information security in technical systems.
Ignaz and Oliver presented this topic at a recent OMICRON German User Meeting focused on protection and control technology.
More information about protection testing.
We would really like to know what you think about Energy Talks and which topics you would like to hear more about. To do this, simply send us an email to [email protected] and be sure to give us a star review on Spotify or Apple Podcast. Thanks for your feedback!
06/27/24 • 26 min
This episode examines the EN 50522 standard for earthing/grounding systems and its latest revision.
Earthing/grounding systems connect specific parts of an electric power system, typically the equipment's conductive surface, with the ground for safety and functional purposes. “Earthing” is the term used in European countries, whereas “grounding” is used in North America and other countries worldwide. In this episode, earthing experts Christian Raunig and Theodor Conner discuss the evolution of the EN 50522 standard in Europe, the work of standardization committees to minimize national deviations, and the guidelines it offers for the design and erection of earthing/grounding systems.
Christian Raunig has worked as an Asset Manager at Austrian Power Grid AG, a Transmission Grid Operator, since 2018. His focus is on earthing and interference issues. In addition to participating in national and European standards committees on earthing issues, Christian is chairman and representative in committees on neutral point treatment and grounding.
Theodor Connor has worked for Siemens AG on network planning projects in Germany and abroad for over 39 years. He has been involved in planning transmission and distribution networks worldwide, planning and analyzing earthing systems, and investigating major network disturbances and blackouts. Theodor has held leading positions in national and international committees, including DKE, CIRED, CIGRE, IEEE, CENELEC, and IEC.
More information about earthing/grounding can be found here.
We would really like to know what you think about Energy Talks and which topics you would like to hear more about. To do this, simply send us an email to [email protected] and be sure to give us a star review on Spotify or Apple Podcast. Thanks for your feedback!
04/04/24 • 32 min
Partial discharge (PD) activity in Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and Gas-Insulated Lines (GIL) is a reliable indicator that a fault is developing in the insulation, and immediate action is needed to prevent a potential catastrophic failure.
Since PD accelerates the aging and deterioration of insulation in GIS and GIL, the continuous online monitoring, trending, and diagnosis of PD activity play a critical role in assessing the insulation condition and the risk of failure throughout the equipment’s lifetime.
In this episode, OMICRON PD expert Caspar Steineke discusses what causes PD activity in GIS and GIL and when PD monitoring is best applied to closely observe its development.
Caspar also explains how the latest scalable PD monitoring solution for GIS and GIL from OMICRON, PARADIMO 100, enables highly reliable failure risk assessment through defect classification and alerts users when to take action to prevent a failure. Lastly, Caspar describes how PD monitoring gives users greater peace of mind about the insulation condition of their GIS and GIL.
Learn more about PD monitoring on GIS/GIL: Online PD Monitoring of GIS
Listen to Caspar Steineke talk about The Essentials of Partial Discharge Testing in Energy Talks episode 72.
We would really like to know what you think about Energy Talks and which topics you would like to hear more about. To do this, simply send us an email to [email protected] and be sure to give us a star review on Spotify or Apple Podcast. Thanks for your feedback!
01/25/24 • 36 min
It is never too late to make New Year’s resolutions. Maybe this is the year that you learn more about partial discharge (PD) testing and begin to use it regularly as a diagnostic tool to assess the insulation condition of your electrical equipment.
PD is a reliable indicator and a major cause of electrical insulation deterioration, which can eventually result in equipment failure and costly outages.
In this episode, Caspar Steineke, 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 increase in importance and describes how easy it is to get started if you have not already.
Whether you are a beginner or more experienced in PD testing, this episode will be informative and useful for your work.
Caspar is also the PD expert featured in OMICRON’s video series “Essentials of Partial Discharge Testing,” which you can watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzmbZeI1bhu_LzQMX-rrNUifPHMvhRUFW
More information about PD testing is available here.
We would really like to know what you think about Energy Talks and which topics you would like to hear more about. To do this, simply send us an email to [email protected] and be sure to give us a star review on Spotify or Apple Podcast. Thanks for your feedback!
02/20/25 • 37 min
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 alongside other experts from the power industry.
In this episode, Simon speaks with Johann Stockinger who is Head of Digital Forensics and Incident Response at the Deutsche Telekom Security Operations Center. Simon and Johann talk about the importance of Identification, which is the second step in the incident response process.
Johann highlights the complexities of cybersecurity, particularly in the context of data overload, the importance of historical data analysis, and pro-active threat hunting. He emphasizes the role of SIEM in security operations, the necessity of specialized tools in operational technology (OT) security, and the convergence of IT and OT security monitoring.
Johann also highlights the importance of contextualizing alerts for effective incident response, building a comprehensive incident timeline, and the critical collaboration between IT and OT teams in cybersecurity defense.
If you haven’t already listened to Part 1 and Part 2 of this miniseries, be sure to check them out –
- https://www.omicronenergy.com/en/energy-talks-podcast/85-why-should-you-talk-about-incident-response-part-1/
- https://www.omicronenergy.com/en/energy-talks-podcast/95-why-should-you-talk-about-incident-response-part-2/
We welcome your questions and feedback. Simply send us an email to [email protected]. Please join us to listen to the next episode of Energy Talks.
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does Energy Talks have?
Energy Talks currently has 100 episodes available.
What topics does Energy Talks cover?
The podcast is about Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Podcast, Podcasts, Technology and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Energy Talks?
The episode title '#82: Earthing/Grounding Systems – Guidelines for Ensuring Safety' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Energy Talks?
The average episode length on Energy Talks is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of Energy Talks released?
Episodes of Energy Talks are typically released every 14 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of Energy Talks?
The first episode of Energy Talks was released on Dec 23, 2020.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ