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← Older postsPotomac Testing,Inc. Welcomes Erik Pollock
December 28, 2011Potomac Testing, Inc. a NETA Accredited Company, welcomes Erik Pollock from the Center for Applied Technology(CAT) South as the newest addition to our testing and engineering family. Currently enrolled as a senior at South River High School/CAT South, Erik will be working in our Circuit Breaker Refurbishment/Upgrade Shop under the direction of George Riddle. In this position he will be exposed to the techniques required in the trouble shooting and repair of low and medium voltage Air Circuit Breakers to include the teardown and reassembly, as well as the retrofitting and testing in our PEARL (Professional Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League) Certified shop.
In partnership with Tammy Diedrich, the Work-Based Learning Coordinator at CAT South, we hope to continue providing workplace opportunities for students in Anne Arundel County that want to experience classroom electrical and mechanical theories being applied in real world situations.
Safety Meetings
May 9, 2011
Potomac Testing’s new offices come complete with classroom space. The Potomac team meets monthly for Safety Refresher courses and to learn the latest technology and techniques. But we also invite our clients in for Safety Training Classes. If you’re interested, ask us about the next date. Facility managers need to work around potentially dangerous electrical equipment every day. You need to know what you can and can’t do — and when to call in the experts. A Safety Class is a Must for new employees — and a Refresher is a great idea for veterans on your team as well. Click here to schedule a safety meeting for your team.
Potomac Participates in PowerTest Panel
February 22, 2011Testing and Analysis of Power Cables
The backbone of electrical power systems is the medium-voltage power cable. Tom Lillis from Potomac joined a panel of industry experts to discuss issues related to the testing and analysis of electrical power cables. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and interact with the panel about real-world situations.
Potomac Engineer Presents at PowerTest
February 21, 2011
On the opening morning of NETA’s 2011 PowerTest conference, Potomac engineer, John Mayan presented his paper “The Danger in 480-Volt Systems that Disappears with Medium Voltage”. His paper presented comparative analysis of similar substation transformers operating at different voltage levels and investigates the impact of voltage on arc-flash hazard risk category. Attendees learned: how a change from high voltage to medium voltage impacts HRC; dangers associated with 480-volt systems; and how to potentially minimize cost and risk through an increase in equipment voltage.
Major Transportation Hub Goes Dark
February 21, 2011Project Name:
Major Transportation Hub Goes Dark
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Potomac was able to replace a transformer within 48 hours to get this station fully back online. While the lead time would normally be at least several months for a replacement transformer, Potomac has the resources to quickly locate and procure used equipment, performing any necessary modifications to ensure the electrical distribution equipment will operate to the required specifications.
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