Understanding the causes, similarities, and differences between current and voltage distortion will help you pinpoint most power quality problems....More
The only thing worse than having a system failure is not knowing what caused it. With PQ monitoring, though, you can eliminate some of your troubleshooting headaches....More
Following extensive testing throughout 2001, Ohio-based energy company American Electric Power (AEP), Columbus, Ohio, has become the first facility to...More
Following extensive testing throughout 2001, Ohio-based energy company American Electric Power (AEP), Columbus, Ohio, has become the first facility to...More
Two weeks ago, I lost power to my house when a distribution transformer serving the homes in my cul-de-sac failed. It took the utility about five hours...More
The next time you're crossing a parking lot or stuck in traffic, take a peak into the cars around you. You'll likely spot a variety of technological luxuries,...More
Although California utilities took steps to expand the state's power generation capacity, their efforts could be too late to prevent severe power shortages...More
The common misconception that a UPS fixes all power quality problems can lead to an overload condition. Where does a UPS fit into your overall power quality...More
When you select the appropriate components, engine gen-sets can provide seamless ride-through upon loss of primary power. By design, engine gen-sets provide...More
LEDs have unique and compelling characteristics that make them ideal for industrial lighting applications. But there are a variety of misconceptions about LEDs, how well they work, how long they last, and more. Digital Lumens developed this whitepaper to dish up the facts around LEDs and address some common misunderstandings....More
An arc flash is associated with the explosive release of energy caused by an electrical arc, due to either a phase-to-ground or a phase-to-phase fault. This kind of fault can result from many factors – a dropped tool, accidental contact with electrical systems, buildup of conductive dust, corrosion or improper work conditions.....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.
