Arc Flash Training
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...
Arc flash hazard analysis, when performed meticulously, provides far-reaching benefits that extend beyond regulatory compliance. Organizations committed to a comprehensive electrical safety program reap rewards in the form of enhanced worker protection, improved system reliability, and even...
Building Automation Training
Building Automation Systems (BAS) have transformed the way we manage buildings. These systems control and optimize various aspects like HVAC, lighting, security, and access control. However, for these disparate components to communicate and function cohesively, a common language is essential. This...
Strategies for reducing lighting use without compromising productivity BY BRIAN DAUSKURDAS, Lutron Electronics Industrial spaces such as warehouses and storage facilities, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), make up 12 percent of all commercial buildings, and lighting...
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...
