Arc Flash Training
Remote operation technologies, such as remote racking, diagnostic, and equipment control solutions, have become pivotal in enhancing arc flash safety in electrical systems. These innovations allow personnel to operate and monitor electrical equipment from a safe distance, reducing the risk of arc...
A common misconception within the electrical industry is that low-voltage systems (typically operating at 600V or lower) pose a lesser arc flash risk than their higher voltage counterparts. While the potential incident energy may be lower in some cases, underestimating the hazards present in...
Building Automation Training
Building Automation Systems (BAS) play a crucial role in monitoring and controlling building systems. However, the true value of BAS lies not just in data collection but in the ability to extract actionable insights from the vast amount of data generated. Advanced data analytics tools empower...
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
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 (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...