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Calculating the True Cost of Arc Flash PPE Programs

Arc flash Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) programs are vital for ensuring the safety of workers in electrical environments. However, the financial commitment extends beyond the initial purchase of PPE. Understanding and calculating the true cost of these programs is crucial for effective...

Arc Blast Protection

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...

Power Quality Training


The Art of Ground Testing

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...

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


Combatting Flicker and Glare in Automated Lighting Systems

Building Automation Systems (BAS) offer a powerful solution for optimizing lighting systems within modern buildings. However, achieving optimal lighting control goes beyond just energy efficiency. Ensuring visual comfort for occupants is equally important.  BAS encompass various elements...

Navigating the Cost-Benefit Equation for BAS in Energy Management

Building Automation Systems (BAS) offer a powerful tool for optimizing energy consumption in buildings. While the potential for cost savings through improved energy efficiency is significant, the initial investment required for BAS implementation can be a hurdle for building owners and facility...

Electrical Training

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UPS Systems Training

Our 2-Day UPS Systems Training course teaches the proper and effective techniques for designing, operating, testing and maintaining UPS and emergency power systems. This two-day technical course begins with a discussion of the need for UPS systems. It then covers the relative comparisons between various UPS topologies and their modes of operation. The batteries used for UPS systems are covered next. How a battery works, their maintenance, safety and testing is thoroughly discussed. A solid...

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