Can we solve the industry’s workforce issues with academic partnerships? (Part 2)
October 6, 2015As requirements to meet critical infrastructure protection (CIP) standards from NERC grow, the person helping a utility meet those testing and compliance obligations will become more important. Programs like EURST become increasingly important, according to Lampley and program partner Doble Engineering Company’s President Dave Zabetakis.
Making the grade: Can we solve the industry’s workforce issues with academic partnerships?
October 6, 2015There are a growing number of partnerships with smaller community colleges to focus on tech areas traditionally absent from larger curriculum on electrical or power engineering at universities. Doble’s pairing with RCC is one of the ways their company is trying to address this huge industry issue by creating better paths into the industry.
National Grid Saudi Arabia Enters into New Asset Health and Condition Assessment Agreement with Doble
September 15, 2015National Grid Saudi Arabia has contracted Doble Engineering Company, a subsidiary of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE), for advanced services to support a new phase of its power grid reliability initiative, expanding transformer health initiatives into additional regions.
Creating The Utility Employee Of The Future
September 10, 2015America’s electric industry is facing many challenges in the coming years. One of the main hurdles to be addressed is the looming talent gap. That’s where Doble Engineering Company and Richmond Community College (RCC) come into the picture with the latter’s unique two-year Electric Utility Substation Relay Technology Program.
Marafiq Power and Water Utility Company Selects Doble Engineering Company to Support Transmission & Distribution Reliability Improvement Initiative
April 19, 2015To improve electrical grid reliability, Marafiq Power and Water Utility Company contracted Doble Engineering Co. to provide consulting and training services that support reliability best practices within its T&D division. Doble will be working hand-in-hand with the Marafiq team on implementation, supported by a team of Doble apparatus specialists.
Infrastructure Asset Management Takes Center Stage at 82nd Annual International Conference of Doble Clients
March 23, 2015With asset maintenance, regulatory compliance and cyber security front of mind for the electric power industry, its leaders have come together in Boston for the 82nd International Conference of Doble Clients.
Proper substation maintenance critical to plant profitability
February 18, 2015At a powerplant, a great deal of attention is given to rotating machines and everything else needed to generate electricity. The substation often gets overlooked; it is outside the plant and requires a different skill set to maintain. But it is on the critical path from generation to profit.
Transformer Truth or Dare: How to Make Decisions on the Health and Reliability of Transformers
February 6, 2015Owning a transformer means making many big-money decisions, but those decisions aren’t always clear or straightforward.
Bit Stew Systems and Xtensible Solutions Team Up to Provide Utilities with the Industry’s Most Comprehensive Data Model
February 2, 2015Bit Stew Systems and Xtensible Solutions, announced a new agreement that will combine the power of Bit Stew’s Grid Director™ with Xtensible’s expertise using the Common Information Model (CIM).
Doble Engineering Company Acquires ENOSERV
January 28, 2015Doble Engineering Company has acquired the assets of ENOSERV LLC. The acquisition positions Doble to more comprehensively meet the testing needs of electric power organizations facing changing regulatory, business and industry environments.
Doble Engineering Company Answers Demand for Transformer Education in Middle East with Life of a Transformer™ Seminar in Dubai
December 16, 2014To help electric power professionals better manage growing power demands across the Middle East, Doble will bring its Life of a Transformer Seminar to Dubai for the first time from 18-22 January 2015. The conference serves as the world’s leading training seminar on transformers, providing attendees practical information from industry experts.
Doble Engineering Company Welcomes CPS Energy as Host Utility for Life of a Transformer™ Seminar
December 11, 2014Doble will host its 13th annual Life of a Transformer Seminar, February 9-13, 2015 in San Antonio, TX. The seminar is the world’s leading training experience on the critical aspects of power transformers, and will be led by more than 50 global industry experts.
Doble Engineering Supports Demand for Advanced Management and Maintenance of Energy Infrastructure in Dubai
October 21, 2014Doble Engineering expands its global footprint by opening a new office in Dubai, UAE. The office offers consulting and testing services, as well as sales and technical support for Doble’s suite of diagnostic test equipment. The company is now positioned to provide more robust educational programs and training.
Doble Engineering Company Opens Oil Laboratory in Houston
September 30, 2014Doble announces the opening of a new insulating materials laboratory in Houston, Texas. The Houston facility is Doble’s fourth oil lab in the U.S. and will provide the Gulf Coast region with local access to comprehensive laboratory, condition assessment and innovative testing solutions.
Doble Engineering Company Announces doblePRIME™ for Comprehensive Transformer Condition Monitoring and Assessment
August 25, 2014Doble announces a new, all-inclusive monitoring solution designed to evaluate overall transformer condition: doblePRIME™. Providing a comprehensive picture of transformer health, doblePRIME offers information critical to the safe and reliable delivery of power, while also helping facilitate the decision making process around strategic resource planning.