Tahnee Miller / Electrical Design Engineer / Ulteig / www.ulteig.com Workers in the wind power industry face several potential hazards that include arc flashes, electrical discharges that occur upon opening energized circuits. Without proper training and safeguards in place, one wrong move could lead to thermal burns, electrical shock, and falls as a result. As…

There are several calculation methods available to calculate arc flash risk in terms of incident energy, but until recently, there was no clear direction from OSHA about which calculation method was preferred. Because of this, several methods were used. The new final ruling of OSHA 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926 provides recommendations for calculation…

This year marks Ulteig’s 70th anniversary, making the engineering firm one of the oldest in the Upper Midwest. Founded in 1944 as an electrical engineering firm, Ulteig has expanded its service sectors beyond power. With eight offices in five states, the 100% employee-owned firm now serves the energy, municipal, and communications industries and plans to…

Site evaluations at potential wind farm sites are essential for good estimates of annual wind speeds there. Preliminary wind data increases the profitability and reliability of the wind farm because it allows selecting a turbine technology that is best suited. Selecting these then allows finding a best layout. Ultimately, accuracy of the site evaluation can…

Ulteig is pleased to announce that Jason Hoskins has been promoted to the position of chief operating officer. Previously serving as the technical director for the substation, Hoskins now brings his 21 years of experience in engineering and consulting industries to the role, where he will be responsible for aligning the strategic direction and prioritizing…