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How Building Automation-HVAC Integration Improves Indoor Air Quality

Traditionally, HVAC systems within the context of building automation have focused primarily on temperature control for occupant comfort. However, the growing awareness of the profound impact of indoor air quality (IAQ) on health, well-being, and cognitive performance is driving an increased...

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...

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...

Arc Flash Training


How Proper PPE Promotes Safety Culture

In the realm of electrical safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is often viewed through the lens of compliance. However, the role of PPE extends beyond meeting regulatory requirements; it is a fundamental element in fostering a strong safety culture within an organization. Arc flash...

Arc Flash Analysis: The Hidden Costs of Non-Compliance

Arc flash hazard analysis is a critical safety requirement in managing electrical risks in the workplace. It involves a systematic study to identify potential arc flash hazards and implement safety measures to protect workers and equipment. Compliance with standards like NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 is...

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Electrical Engineering Courses - Power System Analysis and Design, Protection Coordination and System Studies

Make sure you are aware and compliant with the many changes to the NEW 2018 CSA Z462 Arc Flash/Electrical Safety Standard, which came into effect in January 2018. Our popular one-day CSA Z462 Arc Flash Training course is designed for front-line workers who are responsible for electrical systems and needing certification in the CSA Z462 electrical safety standard. This standard covers safe work practices related to electrical dangers in the workplace. Students will...

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