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Power Quality Training

Power Usage Effectiveness in Data Centers

Guidance for calculation of efficiency in data centers BY VICTOR AVELAR, Schneider Electric The benefits of determining data center infrastructure efficiency as part of an effective energy management plan are widely recognized. The standard metrics of power usage effectiveness (PUE) and its...

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...

Building Automation Training

The Internet of Things Revolution: Integrating Smart Devices with BAS

Building Automation Systems (BAS) have transformed building management, offering centralized control and automation of various building functions like HVAC, lighting, and security. However, the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) presents exciting new opportunities for BAS. By integrating...

BAS for Lighting Control and Energy Management

Building Automation Systems (BAS) are intelligent networks that manage and optimize various aspects of a building's operation. One of their most impactful applications is in lighting control, contributing significantly to energy efficiency and cost savings. This article explores how BAS leverage...

Arc Flash Training

Understanding the Complexity of Arc Flash Hazard Analysis

Arc flash incidents pose a constant threat to the safety of workers interacting with electrical systems. Conducting a comprehensive arc flash hazard analysis is a fundamental step in mitigating these hazards. However, this analysis is far from simplistic; electrical engineers and safety...

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...

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