Indirect Maintenance, Part 1
Jul 26, 2011,
The standard perception of motor maintenance is that it involves work on the motor...
Navigating The Challenges of Lighting Maintenance and Retrofits
Jul 13, 2011,
New website helps facility owners and occupiers find capable lighting professionals...
BICSI Releases New Edition of Outside Plant Manual
Jul 6, 2011,
Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM), 5th Ed. now available...
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...
Troubleshooting Photovoltaic Systems
Jun 21, 2011, By Ron Auvil, High Performance Mechanical Training
Solutions to three common problems you might find in the field...
Tampa Electric Offers New Energy-Efficiency Programs and Increased Rebates on Existing Programs
Jun 21, 2011,
The new and enhanced programs are a result of Tampa Electric receiving approval from the Florida Public Service Commission to expand its current lineup of energy-efficiency programs for customers...
E Source Launches Rebate and Incentive Finder
Jun 17, 2011,
The E Source Rebate and Incentive Finder is designed for energy managers and facility managers who are looking for money-saving opportunities to participate in energy-efficiency and demand-response programs...
Ameresco Announces Multiple Energy-Efficiency Contracts with Portland Public Schools and Other Regional School Districts
Jun 7, 2011,
Company contracts to implement four budget-neutral energy efficiency projects for over $8.2 million in Portland, Ore., and Clark County, Wash., and has opened a regional office...
The 4-1-1 on Variable-Frequency Drives
May 24, 2011, By Rajan Battish, P.E., LEED AP, RTKL
Basic design and operation principles behind variable-frequency drives (VFDs) ...
The Case of the Exploding Capacitor
May 23, 2011, By Leonard Greene, P.E., Orbital Engineering and Consulting, LLC
Oil-filled power factor correction capacitor failure produces fireball that leaves plant operator with severe injuries...
PEARL Adds Electrical Service Organization Membership
May 20, 2011,
PEARL expands membership categories to include electrical service organization companies with reconditioning facilities...
NEMA Publishes American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Solar Lighting Systems
May 11, 2011,
ANSI C136.40-2011 defines requirements for the specification and installation of DC solar-powered roadway and area lighting systems...
U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Cites Cargill Meat Solutions for Workplace Safety and Health Violations
May 11, 2011,
Employees exposed to numerous occupational hazards...
Assessing Service-Aged, Medium-Voltage Power Cables
Apr 22, 2011, By Mike Moore, Shermco Industries
Assessing service-aged, medium-voltage power cables...
Reducing Lighting Costs in Hi-Bay Environments
Apr 21, 2011, By Ben Hahn, Acuity Brands Lighting
How to reduce lighting costs in hi-bay environments...
URS to Provide Construction and Maintenance Services to BP
Apr 13, 2011,
Contract Has Maximum Value of $150 Million to URS...
NEMA Publishes General Instructions for Handling, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Busway Rated 600V or Less
Mar 22, 2011,
BU 1.1-2010 covers the proper handling, installation, operation, and maintenance of busway and associated fittings rated 600V or less...
Toppled Light Fixture Leads to Corrosion Investigation
Mar 18, 2011,
Officials in Massachusetts review the state of the lighting in the Big Dig tunnels...
