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Building Automation Training

Balancing Investment vs. Savings in BAS for HVAC Systems

Building automation systems (BAS) offer the tantalizing promise of streamlined HVAC operations, increased energy efficiency, and enhanced occupant comfort. However, the upfront investment involved can lead to hesitation among building owners and facility managers. Determining whether the long-term...

Automated Emergency Response Systems in Building Automation

Automated Emergency Response Systems (AERS) in building automation are designed to enhance the safety and security of occupants and assets during emergencies. These systems integrate with communication platforms and coordinate with first responders, facilitating immediate and effective responses to...

Arc Flash Training

Navigating the Complexities of Compliance

The Complexities of Arc Flash Compliance Introduction to Arc Flash Safety Compliance Compliance with arc flash safety regulations is a critical concern for organizations operating in environments where electrical hazards are present. These regulations, designed to protect workers from the...

Arc Flash Safety Strategies

Maximizing safety and minimizing downtime BY MAURICE D’MELLO, GE Industrial Solutions A generation ago, an arc flash hazard was an interesting tangent to consider in electrical system design, but not a major topic for discussion. That all changed with the Canadian Standard...

Power Quality Training

INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST

Insulation Resistance (IR) test, often called Megger test, is more than 100 years old and assumed to be a very straightforward test. During my inspection and testing work in the past 15 years in Canada, US, and internationally, I have seen different practices of performing and interpretation of IR...

Electrical Grounding and the Weather

How resistance testing is affected by the elements BY JEFF JOWETT, Megger Ground resistance testing is affected by the weather as much as any common electrical test—and sometimes even more so. Both the instrument and the test item are affected. With ground resistance testing, the test item is not...

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