NEC in the Facility, June 28, 2011
Jun 28, 2011,
The NEC can be a confusing source of information for those individuals who don't truly grasp the terms used within it...
When Circuit Boards are Toast, Part 5
Jun 28, 2011,
Electrical Troubleshooting Quiz
Jun 28, 2011,
As part of a green initiative, your division VP hired a special team to "clean up the power factor" at every plant...
Your Choice
Jun 28, 2011,
Which of these motor maintenance methods do you think is most cost-effective...
LED luminaires
Jun 28, 2011,
The C3-Series of LED luminaires features a thermal design, a lifetime up to 100,000 hr, mercury-free construction, and maintenance-free operation...
Lighting control software
Jun 27, 2011,
For use with the company’s Distributed Lighting Control System (DLCS), WECC-Talk lighting control software allows building owners and facility managers to reduce energy usage and costs while monitoring lighting system components for maintenance and replacement requirements...
Pattern Energy Begins Construction on Nevada’s First Wind Farm
Jun 24, 2011,
Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern), San Francisco, Calif., has begun construction on the Spring Valley Wind project...
Power supplies
Jun 24, 2011,
SDN-C power supplies, available in 20A and 40A 24V output units, are approximately 50% smaller than the company’s previous generation of power supplies...
Van storage equipment
Jun 23, 2011,
Designed for use in the new Nissan NV, the Weather Guard line of van storage equipment includes bulkheads, a range of shelving, specialty storage, and roof rack options...
Safety Crackdown
Jun 22, 2011, By Mike Eby, Editor-in-Chief
Agency increases civil penalty amounts for specific violations, including electrical safety citations...
Wisconsin Wind Farm Makes Producing Electricity a Breeze
Jun 22, 2011, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
Installation details on the massive Wisconsin wind farm project, which comprises 36 1.5MW wind turbines...
Switching Operation Transients Lead to Failures
Jun 22, 2011, By Larry Ray, Schneider Electric Engineering Services
Case study reveals answers to switching transient problem on plant’s power factor correction capacitor banks...
Repair Guidelines for Motors & Generators
Jun 22, 2011, By Tom Bishop, P.E., EASA
Best practices of ANSI/EASA AR100-2010: Recommended Practice for the Repair of Rotating Electrical Apparatus...
Wireless receivers
Jun 22, 2011,
The WA-350 is a one source to one destination, in-wall wireless receiver with an integrated class D amplifier...
Understanding the Estimating Process - Part 6 of 12
Jun 21, 2011, By Linda Candels, Candels Consulting
Things to consider when continuing the take-off...
Safety Patrol
Jun 21, 2011, By James R. Dukart, Freelance Writer
New OSHA program increases penalties for violators and cracks down on employers that are cutting corners...
Understanding Surge Protective Device Ratings
Jun 21, 2011, By David Komm, Mersen
How to know what kA rating to use...
Hazardous Substances
Jun 21, 2011, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
Electrical contractors at high risk of exposure to hazardous substances on the job site...
Troubleshooting Photovoltaic Systems
Jun 21, 2011, By Ron Auvil, High Performance Mechanical Training
Solutions to three common problems you might find in the field...
EMCOR Tops Fortune Magazine’s Most Admired List
Jun 21, 2011,
EMCOR Group recently named No. 1 World’s Most Admired Company by Fortune magazine for 2010...
Rosendin Electric Helps Train Next Generation of Project Managers
Jun 21, 2011,
Rosendin Electric helps construction management students prepare for the Associated Schools of Construction Competition...
Stumped by the Code?
Jun 21, 2011, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Your most pressing National Electrical Code (NEC) questions answered...
Grounding and Bonding — Part 1
Jun 21, 2011, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
New 2011 NEC revisions clear up confusion between bonding and grounding...
Short Circuit Fault Calculations
Jun 21, 2011, By Nikhil Bodhankar, P.E., LEED AP, CHA
Sample fault current calculations help contractors understand the source of power flow problems...
