| | | | | | The increasing complexity of electrical systems inside customer facilities and the growing number and complexity of electronic loads powered by them are two important contributing factors that make PQ investigations more difficult to carry out. The following case studies demonstrate how typical PQ myths can trip up even the most seasoned electrical... |
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| | | | What is power factor, and why do you need to know about it? |
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| | | | EC&M readers continue to rank the NEC as the most-important topic we cover. Shoddy electrical installers beware: If you’re behind an electrical installation gone wrong like those featured here, there’s a good chance your handiwork may turn up in the pages of EC&M on online someday soon. |
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| | | President Trump’s newly announced additional 10% tariff on imports from China (beginning February 4) and the prospect of new 25% levies on those from Mexico and Canada within weeks scramble the sourcing picture for contractors. Facing another round of possible price increases on a potentially broad range of core construction inputs, the industry is... |
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| | Sponsored | With a special focus for electrical professionals, the Facilities Expo has solutions for any building challenges you might face. Here you will learn from industry experts, network, and explore our solution packed exhibitor floor—all for free! |
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| | | These examples show electrical apprentices how to apply AFCI protection per Sec. 210.12 of the NEC in certain situations. Apprentices who learn these requirements backward and forward will not only install AFCIs correctly and prevent electrical hazards but also stay up to date with evolving NEC standards in this area. |
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| | | Do you know an up-and-coming young electrical professional who has shown extraordinary results on the job? If so, nominate them for consideration as an EC&M Under 30 All-Star. The deadline is April 11. |
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| | | Whether you come from the design (engineering), installation (electrical contracting/electrician) or maintenance (plant facility) side of our audience, providing reliable power solutions to your customers has become a non-negotiable expectation. Not only can poor power quality result in equipment damage or malfunctions, safety hazards, and increased... |
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| | | NETA’s first Electrical Power Innovations Conference proves to be an epic success. |
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| | | A power quality audit is an organized, straightforward process that allows you to assess and monitor the electrical health of your facility. While it might seem complex at first, the audit process can be broken down into four distinct phases — planning, measuring, monitoring, and analyzing — that help you establish a solid foundation for maintaining... |
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| | | While tracking power outages over the past decade, Eaton has exposed some of the wildest and most unique initiators of blackouts. Each year, the company shares a collection of the most bizarre electricity-cutting instigators throughout the U.S. and Canada. This gallery looks at the 15 most unusual worldwide power outages of 2024. |
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