Electrical Training

Arc Flash Training

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...

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...

Building Automation Training

The Balancing Act: Cost Considerations and ROI in BAS

Building Automation Systems (BAS) offer a compelling proposition for building managers, promising enhanced energy efficiency, improved occupant comfort, and streamlined building operations. However, the initial investment cost associated with BAS implementation can be a significant barrier for...

Protecting HVAC Systems within a Building Automation Network

In modern buildings, the HVAC system is rarely an isolated entity. Building automation systems (BAS) integrate HVAC components with an array of sensors, controllers, and a central management platform — all connected through networks. This interconnectivity provides significant benefits in...

Power Quality Training

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...

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...

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