| | | | | | In Episode 67, we're covering the many misconceptions surrounding power quality (PQ) issues with Philip Keebler, technical advisor to PBE Engineers. This episode had so much great PQ information, so Ellen Parson, host of EC&M On Air and Editor-in-Chief of EC&M, decided to split this episode into two parts. This episode is Part 1 and covers economic... |
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| | | | Association head says government policies could impact critical need for electrical grid improvements |
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| | | | EC&M editors report from the trade show floor at the Orlando event and conduct short video interviews with subject matter experts. |
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| | | In Episode 42 of EC&M Asks features subject matter expert Tom Sandri, director of workforce development at Vector Power. He addresses common questions he receives about partial discharge (PD) testing and how testing differs between the field and in a factory setting. Tom also gives a general overview of PD testing and what it means when it comes to... |
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| This gallery provides real-life examples of how integrating infrared thermography into your electrical maintenance program can provide instant benefits that exceed the implementation costs. Using infrared thermography provides the early-warning insights that allow you to take corrective actions before catastrophic and costly electric equipment failures... |
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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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| From the EC&M e-books library.: How the industry is incorporating artificial intelligence into the electrical space. |
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| | | Do you want to join Trevor and share what a day in the life looks like for you? We’re looking for more “Everyday Electricians” who work in other market sectors to showcase the unique and diverse work EC&M’s audience tackles on a daily basis. So, no matter what electrical niche you specialize in, we’d like to hear from you — the goal is sharing educational... |
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| | | Learn about the changes in this new Code cycle by attending one of EC&M ‘s Code Change Conferences. In two informative and interest-filled days, you’ll learn about key NEC changes that will impact your work, whether you’re an electrician, contractor, engineer, inspector, designer, or plant/facility maintenance professional. The events will be held ... |
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| | | Don’t be fooled by the user-friendliness of the modern DMM. A quality device used correctly can tell the electrical worker the specifics of a circuit that would be impossible to know otherwise. However, if certain key aspects of measurement techniques are not closely adhered to, inaccurate measurements can result — sometimes grossly inaccurate measurements... |
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| | | Rotating machinery is an essential component of most power systems, from compressors in petrochemical plants to turbines in hydroelectric generation plants. NETA Certified Technicians must be familiar with the maintenance and possible failure means of various rotating machines. |
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| | | Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines have been used increasingly over the last 20 years. The ability to machine parts with consistency and accuracy, coupled with faster production, make CNC machines popular among large and small machine shops. Along with these benefits comes the challenge of operating a sophisticated and sensitive machine... |
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| | | Harmonic distortion is not a problem unless it becomes a problem. Harmonics are a breakdown of a distorted waveform into its separate frequencies, which are integer multiples of the fundamental frequency. |
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