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Illuminating Decisions: EPRI Lights the Way for Modern Lighting Adoption

Facility managers and operators understand the critical role lighting plays in their daily operations.  Accounting for roughly 30% of a commercial building's energy load, lighting significantly impacts energy consumption and associated maintenance costs.  However, focusing solely on the initial fixture cost misses a crucial aspect of responsible lighting management – the long-term perspective.

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Beyond the Sticker Price: Unveiling the True Cost of Light

Modern lighting solutions promise a...

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2024 CE Code Training - Better Understanding of the Rules

CE Code training is intended to do a lot more than instruct about what changes have taken place since the last time Canada issued a national electrical code. We are producing a series of courses across Canada by one of Canada’s leading experts on the 2024 Edition of Canada’s Electrical...

Introducing Intelligent Power Today

Welcome to Intelligent Power Today Magazine, our publication that explores and explains the who, what, where, when, why and how of intelligent electrical devices, a collection of complex mechanical devices and sophisticated control systems used in industrial, commercial, and institutional...

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Fire Prevention: Role of Lightning Protection in Mitigating Fire Risks

Lightning strikes pose a significant fire risk to buildings, structures, and natural areas, capable of igniting devastating fires within seconds. Lightning protection systems (LPS) play a crucial role in mitigating these risks by safely dissipating the electrical energy of a strike. This article examines the importance of lightning protection in fire prevention, detailing how these systems work and their benefits in safeguarding against lightning-induced fires.

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Fundamentals of Lightning-Induced Fires

Lightning strikes can generate intense heat and electrical currents capable of igniting combustible materials in buildings, trees, and other structures. The risk of fire is particularly high when lightning directly strikes a structure or when surges induced by a strike affect internal wiring and equipment.

Mechanism of Ignition

The mechanism of ignition in lightning-induced fires involves the intense heat generated by the electrical discharge, which can exceed 20,000°C, instantly vaporizing water in wood and...

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Integration of Generator Predictive Maintenance

The reliable and efficient operation of power grids relies heavily on the effective protection of generators. Traditionally, generator protection focused on reacting to faults after they occur. However, advancements in sensor technology, data analytics, and machine learning are enabling a paradigm...