Building Automation Training
Understanding industrial and commercial automated systems BY DONALD DUNN, International Society of Automation To improve energy and operational efficiency, and leverage advances in smart technologies, electric power companies and other process industries are rapidly implementing automated...
Building Automation Systems (BAS) have revolutionized how we manage buildings, optimizing energy consumption and improving occupant comfort. However, with a growing focus on sustainability, BAS are evolving to integrate with renewable energy sources, paving the way for a more environmentally...
Arc Flash Training
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) audits and inspections are vital components of a comprehensive safety program, particularly in environments with arc flash hazards. These checks go beyond ensuring that PPE meets regulatory compliance; they play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and...
Arc quenching devices represent a significant advancement in electrical safety, designed to rapidly extinguish electrical arcs that can occur in power systems. These devices enhance safety and protect equipment by minimizing the duration and impact of arc flash incidents.
Arc quenching devices...
Power Quality Training
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...
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...
