| | | | | | Power quality measurements and data tracking are essential in determining the reliability and efficiency of your power system. Power quality is the measure of the consistency of the electrical supply that is delivered to your equipment and devices that rely on it to run smoothly. Harmonics, in turn, are a component you want to watch out for while taking... |
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| | | | In Episode 30 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Ron Widup, vice chairman, board of directors, and senior advisor of technical services for Shermco Industries, covers best practices for electrical testing and maintenance on a budget. He shares... |
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| | | | In most plants, the most critical production equipment is also the most complex. That complexity means it is the hardest to maintain and the most likely to break down. The designation of production equipment as “critical” is nearly always based on revenue, which means those breakdowns are the most costly. Follow these tips for preventing critical equipment... |
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| | | | Whether you are an industry veteran or a DIYer out over your skis, you'll have to grapple with the National Electrical Code (NEC) if you want to install an energy storage system (ESS). More specifically, you’ll have to grapple (metaphorically, of course) with your local electrical inspector. In the world of solar and battery storage, the NEC is king... |
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| | | | This article is part of a multi-part series on how to identify, monitor, diagnose, and deal with harmonics in electrical power systems. Last month’s column discussed how to take the data gathered when measuring harmonic levels and develop mitigation or reduction techniques for lowering total harmonic distortion (THD). This month, we will expand on ... |
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| | | In Episode 40, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses solutions to the nation's ongoing construction workforce shortage with Rosendin's CEO Emeritus Mike Greenawalt and Edward Cota with Arizona's Department of Education and chief strategy officer and chairman of the Arizona Education Economic Commission (AEEC). They discuss the new, groundbreaking ... |
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| | | To celebrate Women in Construction Week last week (March 3-9), which was launched in 1998 by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Fixr.com recently released a report highlighting how women are faring in the male-dominated construction industry. One highlight this year is more females are entering management roles. |
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| Troubleshooting is a science and takes years of experience and knowledge to excel at. Do you think you’re a PQ troubleshooting expert? Let’s test your knowledge of a PQ problem in a real-world situation. Read through the information for each question and see if you can help this customer solve the problem. |
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| | | This e-book series, which will be released in installments throughout the course of 2024, offers a collection of De Loach’s most engaging articles that are aimed at preparing the next generation of skilled workers. Get his best advice, tips, and tricks for anyone new to the electrical trade. |
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| Changing the tap on a transformer can solve a problem at the time, especially in the summer when electric utility voltages start to sag a bit due to high electricity demands. It’s a reasonable fix, whereby the process of changing the tap requires only de-energizing the facility for a brief period. |
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