In a manufacturing facility there are many different pieces of equipment working in conjunction with one another to ensure the process runs smoothly. When one of the pieces breaks down and needs to be repaired or replaced time is of the essence in keeping downtime to a minimal. The goal for most facilities is to…
Read more February 15, 2019Transformers are used in industrial and manufacturing settings as a way to control the electricity infrastructure within a facility. They are used to step up and power down different voltages of electricity to equipment throughout. The longevity of transformers comes down the environment in which they are ran and the amount of usage received. A…
Read more February 5, 2019(Norma Vally) Seasonal demands on power, such as the addition of space heaters, can overload electrical circuits. By Norma Vally Home Matters January 30, 2019 – 4:09 pm Lower temperatures this time of year have increased people’s use of space heaters. These units, while small in size, pull more energy than expected, especially in…
Read more January 9, 2019Just as molded case circuit breakers, MCCB, air circuit breakers, ACB, is device that is in place to provide protection from an electrical surge or short-circuit. The main difference is the amps they protect; ACB can withstand higher short circuit currents and mechanical stress because of the arc extinguisher element then MCCB can. There are…
Read more January 3, 2019AI moves into your wall power outlet. Currant the Currant Smart Wall Outlet ahead of CES 2019. It will be the first AI-powered in-wall smart outlet that analyzes power usage and creates personalized, easy-to-implement suggestions for consumers, contractors, business owners, and real estate managers to automatically power off devices and appliances, cutting excess electricity usage…
Read more December 14, 2018No matter what business you are in, be it manufacturing, banking, health care, or education a sudden change in the power situation can be a debacle. A loss of power means a loss of time, resources, and more so it is imperative to prepare for just such an occasion. To plan ahead to avoid an…
Read more December 4, 2018Schneider Electric’s new low voltage power circuit breaker takes is top in power system uptime and energy efficiency due to its onboard Ethernet communications and Class 1 (≤1% error) active power metering accuracy built into every circuit breaker. It has a wireless remote control of the circuit breaker through Bluetooth to keep maintenance staff outside…
Read more November 28, 2018In the past fuses were the only option when it came to protecting homes, businesses, and equipment against overloaded circuits, shorts in circuits, and other faults. With advancements in technology, circuit breakers became a popular option over the use of fuses due to the number of advantages they are able to offer. The use of…
Read more November 20, 2018Understanding the importance of a short circuit protection and coordination study and an arc flash hazard assessment. A typical power distribution system for a large facility or campus is comprised of multiple distribution voltages and corresponding equipment. An incoming electrical service is provided by the local utility, which may consist of one or more utility…
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