Power Quality Training
Correcting the misconceptions of ground testing BY JEFF JOWETT, Megger Ground resistance testing is sometimes described as an “art”, and indeed something can be said for that description. Familiarity with the basic issues and common problems, however, can take much of the “art” out of it...
The importance of load studies BY KATHLEEN WOLF-DAVIS with CASY HENRY, Megger If you’re running an industrial power system—whether for an airport, a mill, a factory or a smelter—you’re focused on more than the traditional utility concept of keeping the lights on. You definitely need that...
Arc Flash Training
Arc flash studies are essential for assessing the risk and magnitude of arc flash hazards within electrical systems. However, collecting accurate and comprehensive data, a critical step in these studies, poses various challenges, particularly in facilities with older electrical systems and in those...
It may seem like a long time ago, but with respect to the age of the earth, electricity is in its infancy. When such famous names as Franklin, Edison, Tesla, and Volta were mesmerized by that “blue flame”, who could have imagined the unlimited potential (no pun intended). Electricity is...
Building Automation Training
Building automation holds the promise of enhanced security and streamlined operations through centralized management and intelligent coordination across various systems. However, many buildings face a significant hurdle: legacy security infrastructure. Often, essential systems like access control,...
Evaluating today’s certification programs BY JACKI SWIERNIK, Intertek The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 and its subsequent amendments established minimum efficiency standards for lighting products. These minimum efficiency standards, as well as recently-proposed penalties (including...
