Energy Talks

This episode features an interview with Stefan Geiger, product manager of the new CMC500 device, discussing how it sets a new benchmark in protection testing for power systems through customer-driven development.

This episode features an interview with switchgear testing expert Andreas Nenning discussing the importance of testing switchgear components like circuit breakers to ensure reliability and safety in power substations.

This episode features experts discussing how multifunctional test sets improve testing efficiency for medium voltage switchgear in power systems.

This episode discusses the cybersecurity risks in traditional offline testing practices for power systems and explores new tools integrated into modern testing devices to enhance security.

This episode features an interview with Mariana Felix-DeSouza, an application engineer for Latin America at Cable Diagnostics Solutions Company B2, discussing her role in providing technical support and expertise in power system testing.

This episode features an interview with safety expert Florian Rhein about designing advanced safety features for power system testing equipment like the CMC500, covering standards, user behavior, risk analysis, and industry benchmarks.

This episode explores cybersecurity risk assessments in power system construction projects, featuring an interview with an engineering manager about bridging knowledge gaps between IT/OT and electrical engineering.

This episode features an interview with PD expert Daniel Gephardt discussing methods, benefits, and the growing trend of online partial discharge measurements for monitoring electrical equipment insulation health.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

This episode features an interview with Carolina Multan, a software quality assurance engineer at Omicron, discussing her role in ensuring the reliability and performance of power system testing software.

This episode discusses the importance of incident response and disaster recovery in cybersecurity for the power industry, focusing on OT security and recovery strategies after cyber attacks.

This episode explores how Omicron provides exceptional technical support for power system testing challenges, featuring insights from their engineers on customer care philosophy and real-world assistance.

This episode continues a cybersecurity miniseries focused on incident response in power systems, featuring an interview with OT security consultant Tibor Külke about preparation as the first step in the process.

This episode explores how the modular design of the Omicron CPX200 power system testing device enhances flexibility, efficiency, and user experience in the power industry.

This episode celebrates the 100th episode and four-year anniversary of Energy Talks, thanking expert guests and listeners while encouraging feedback and sharing podcast statistics.

This episode explains the fundamentals of calibration for power system testing devices, featuring an interview with Omicron's Product Manager for Product Servicing to clarify terminology and importance.

This episode discusses power system testing safety in high-voltage environments with Jacob Hanala, Safety Product Manager at Omicron, focusing on life-saving features in testing equipment.

This episode features experts Florian Fink and Juan Carlos Sanchez discussing how artificial intelligence can optimize power grid reliability by removing knowledge barriers and improving daily task efficiency in the energy industry.

This episode explores how virtual reality technology is being tested and applied in the field of electrical power protection relay testing and training.

This episode explores how artificial intelligence and computer vision are being used by power utilities to analyze data, optimize predictive analytics, and maintain energy infrastructure.

This episode features an interview with Jera Polijärvi, an Omicron engineer from Finland, discussing challenges and strategies for working effectively in evolving power grids and substations.

This episode features an interview with protection testing engineer Juanita Dominguez discussing her career path, the critical role of protection testing in electrical substations, field challenges, memorable projects, and future trends in power system safety and reliability.

This episode explores the role of the SANS Institute in cybersecurity incident response, focusing on the identification step in the process within the power industry.

This episode explores the evolving challenges faced by protection engineers due to energy system transformation, technological advancements, and changing maintenance needs, featuring insights from two seasoned experts.

This episode features an interview with Kuka, CISO at Verbund AG, discussing his security journey and the development of deception solutions for cybersecurity in the energy sector's OT environments.

This episode explores the EN 50522 standard for earthing/grounding systems in power installations over 1 kV AC, featuring expert discussions on its evolution, safety requirements, and latest revisions.

This episode explores how software innovations in Omicron's CPX-200 power system testing ecosystem optimize testing through features like CPXpert software and Cortex-grid cloud data management.

This episode explores how Omicron's Cortex Grid platform revolutionizes power system testing data analysis and reporting through cloud-based solutions.

This episode features an interview with Omicron product manager Michael Radler discussing the development and innovative features of the new CPX200 power system testing solution.

This episode discusses the latest generation of electrical testing devices, focusing on their enhanced safety features for field engineers working with high-voltage systems, with insights from an experienced field engineer.

This final episode of a cybersecurity miniseries explores the recovery and lessons learned phases of incident response in power systems with expert Dr.

This episode examines how to measure the efficiency of protection relay testing in the power industry, featuring expert Michael Albert discussing modern approaches versus outdated methods.

This episode features an interview with Martin Fanner, an original developer of Omicron's CMC technology, discussing its 40-year history, evolution, and impact on protection relay testing and power system solutions.

This episode continues a cybersecurity miniseries on incident response, focusing on the containment, eradication, and recovery phases with expert Stefan Mikis from SecConsult.

This episode features Omicron experts Felix Feustel and Thomas Bischoff discussing their new patented method for measuring C-divider capacitance on capacitor voltage transformers using the Voltano 100 testing system.

This episode features three Omicron cybersecurity experts discussing their involvement in a live intrusion detection system evaluation project with Norwegian utility Glitranet, focusing on analyzing alarms and attack simulations in a power grid substation.

This episode features an interview with Burkhard Daniel, lead developer of MPD Suite software, discussing the evolution of partial discharge testing and how software innovations have made PD measurement more accessible over the past two decades.

Host Scott Williams interviews Omicron application engineer Lukas Dieterich about Germany's largest grid restoration practice exercise, where 34 DANEO 400 devices were used to test black start capabilities and verify restoration plans.

This episode of Energy Talks features host Scott Williams and guest Fabian discussing electromagnetic imperfection testing for stator cores in rotating machines, highlighting its importance in fault detection and the use of Omicron's testing solutions.

This episode of Energy Talks features host Scott Williams and guest Kasper Steinecke discussing partial discharge monitoring on gas-insulated switchgear and lines, highlighting its role in preventing catastrophic failures and assessing insulation condition throughout equipment lifetimes.

This episode features an interview with Omicron expert Kasper Steinecke discussing the 20-year history and revolutionary impact of MPD technology on partial discharge testing in the power industry.

This episode features experts Andreas Nenning and Elias Albre discussing the importance of motion measurements in circuit breaker testing to ensure power grid safety and reliability.

This episode explores hardware cybersecurity in the power grid, featuring an interview with Omicron hardware developer Marcel Struerla about securing hardware devices against cyber threats and the new MBX2 mobile platform.

This episode explores the implications of the updated EN 50522 standard on earthing testing, discussing measurement procedures, safety enhancements, and modern testing equipment with expert Joseph Schmittbauer.

This episode features Omicron product managers discussing the role and benefits of working with international engineering associations in the power industry for product development and addressing industry trends.

This episode presents a quiz show format where typical users compete to identify innovative features for an ideal, future-proof power system testing device.

This episode features experts discussing how instrument transformers ensure accurate wideband measurements for power quality testing in modern power grids, including the development and field testing of the NEO 800 ITPQ Lyser solution.

This episode features an interview with Nuresh Soni, founder of Akron Energy, discussing best practices for optimizing substation equipment testing to save time, reduce costs, and ensure reliability and safety.

This episode features Christian Quell discussing the specialized testing, maintenance, and repair of rotating electrical machines on ships, highlighting the unique challenges compared to land-based industrial settings.

This episode features an interview with Thomas Weber from CyberDanube discussing offensive cybersecurity strategies and real-world experiences in protecting power plants and substations in the energy industry.

Energy Talks #124 features Scott Williams and Dr.

Energy Talks #73 pairs Andreas Klien with a special guest to compare aviation cybersecurity and power-grid cybersecurity across OT systems, certification, and supply-chain risk.

Scott Williams hosts Kasper Steinecke, an Omicron PD expert and co-developer of the MPD measurement and analysis technology, for a practical discussion of partial discharge testing.

Energy Talks #71, “Cybersecurity in the Power Grid – A 360° View | Part 5,” has Scott Williams introducing Andreas Kalian and guest Sarah Flux, CTO at Admeritia and co-founder of the Secure PLC coding project.

Energy Talks #70 centers on Omicron's customer unpacking experience, from the first delivery photo on LinkedIn to the moment a customer opens a yellow transport case.

This episode discusses challenges and innovations in developing cybersecurity products for the power grid, featuring insights from software quality assurance and full-stack development experts.

This episode discusses a new on-site measurement method developed by OMICRON to detect coupling in cable shields that causes overheating in parallel medium-voltage power cables.

This episode reports from the CIGRE 2022 conference, discussing the organization and key industry topics in power systems.

An expert interview discussing the importance and methods of testing substation automation systems in the power industry.

An expert discussion on medium voltage circuit breaker testing, covering differences from high voltage testing, typical tests, and considerations for offline and in-service testing.