The economy may be uncertain, but the engineering industry has had a good year and its members believe the outlook for the future is bright, reports a...More
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Palo Alto, Calif., recently issued a white paper presenting technical recommendations for solving the current...More
Located just north of New Orleans, the Abita Brewing Co. is a rapidly growing brewery with specific manufacturing obstacles directly related to its aggressive...More
When selecting a surge protective device (SPD), it is critical you understand its intended purpose and take note of the environmental conditions in which...More
The evidence left after any building fire can often be misleading. Melted copper wires can suggest electrical arcing was at fault, or they can just be...More
In the past, businesses trying to economically provide a well-lighted workplace had a choice between lighting control systems with dimming functions and...More
Contrary to popular belief, electricity takes all paths available in inverse proportion to the impedance of the paths. The magnitude of the current flowing...More
New standards will eliminate most of the less efficient magnetic ballast designs by 2005 If you want to improve lighting system efficiency, ballast selection...More
As lighting installations in office buildings and other facilities continue to become more complex, designers must address ambient, task, and security...More
When Mack Trucks planned the installation of a new cab assembly line in its Macungie, Pa., plant in 1995, the company thought the time was right to look...More
Lighting control ranges from simple wall switches to complex dimming systems networked with other systems. In some industries, lighting accounts for more...More
Sometimes the facts in a power quality problem lead to a conclusion too implausible to believe. As a PQ consultant, it's important for me to approach...More
If your home life is anything like mine, you've barked this phrase a few times yourself. Why is it that no matter what time of day it is, or what room...More
If the idea of losing your shirt at the black jack table isn't enough to get you to Las Vegas, Lightfair 2001 should be. Power shortages continue to be...More
When a terrorist bomb exploded underneath the World Trade Center on Feb. 26, 1993, it ripped out a three-story crater, shut down most of the building's...More
When it comes to standby power systems, it's worth the extra time and effort it takes to work out compatibility issues upfront. To protect critical loads...More
These electrical support systems require in-depth evaluation at the design stage.In an internetworked age, a high-performance data center becomes a company's...More
Connectivity and power monitoring unite in the fight against downtime.Today, reducing electrical downtime often involves remote monitoring and control....More
The rising demand for power, the effects of electric-utility deregulation, and power disruptions that range from short-duration sags to rolling blackouts...More
Bearing-related problems are among the most common causes of motor failures. Solving those problems will reduce motor failures.Did you know bearing-related...More
Data center design provides early detection and constant monitoring.Looking at the electrical design of a large data center for a regional bank offers...More
A clear understanding of grounding and bonding is essential to the safety of your co-workers as well as the reliability of your equipment.During its first...More
Understanding the role of short-circuit current is critical to the reliability of your electrical system and to the safety of the people who maintain...More
Abstract: In this webinar, Mike will not only explain the current NEC requirements for GFCIs and AFCIs, but he'll explain how they operate, what causes their premature failure, and when they won't provide the safety protection you might have thought they would.
Abstract: This webinar will teach attendees the difference between risk and hazard, and how the choice of system grounding has a direct impact on reliability and safety.
Our new TVB810 TV Box™ delivers the ultimate in versatility for installing wall-mounted TVs in retrofit projects. There's more room in the box for wires; plus, you can install it horizontally or vertically to ensure proper positioning of low voltage connections behind the TV....More
