Articles

Optimize life of existing switchgear
Consider direct replacement and retrofill options.
Post Date: 02/16/2012
Author: Hal Theobald, Schneider Electric

Industrial plants generate their own alternative energy
Creating wind power can cut energy costs, if you can cut through the red tape.
Post Date: 01/17/2012
Author: Mike Bacidore, Editor in Chief, and Russ Kratowicz, Executive Editor

All cables connectorized
Customized modular connectors can combine optical fiber, Ethernet, coaxial, pneumatic lines and electric power.
Post Date: 12/09/2011
Author: Cory Jenkins and Richard Carlson, Harting of North America

Electrical enclosure vents
Ventilation openings help maintain component temperatures and prevent catastrophic failures.
Post Date: 11/17/2011
Author: By Rodney West, P.E., and Alan Manche, P.E., Schneider Electric

Understand NFPA 70E
A guide to compliance with the electrical workplace safety standards in the United States.
Post Date: 11/04/2011
Author: Steven Maling, Schneider Electric

Alternative-energy tools
Sheila Kennedy shows how energy storage, solar tracking, electric charging and waste-heat recycling can support energy systems.
Post Date: 11/01/2011
Author: Sheila Kennedy, contributing editor

A systems approach to functional terminal block design
Consider where signals are processed in measurement, conversion and regulation systems.
Post Date: 10/20/2011
Author: Carsten Luckheide, Phoenix Contact

3 ways to control electrical utility costs
Thermal imaging, power metering and preventive maintenance help preserve your power factor.
Post Date: 10/19/2011
Author: Bennie Kennedy

Compare arc flash events at different incident energy levels
People in the business of working with electrical systems have experience working with typical system parameters. System voltage, current capacity, interrupt ratings and the like are common. If someone says they are working on a 480V 65kAIC system, most people have a frame of reference to understand exactly what ...
Post Date: 10/07/2011
Author:

ZSI can enable selective tripping
Zone-selective interlocking can put instantaneous pickup within the arc flash range.
Post Date: 10/06/2011
Author: Darrin Bock and Bhavika Shah, GE Energy Services

Clamp meter ABCs
A back-to-basics explanation of how, when, why and what to measure.
Post Date: 10/05/2011
Author: Chris Rayburn, Fluke

Harvest the wind
Mike Bacidore says industrial plants are finding opportunities to utilize alternative energy.
Post Date: 09/29/2011
Author: Mike Bacidore, chief editor

Manage your fuse inventory with 5S
Sort, set location, straighten, standardize and sustain to eliminate waste.
Post Date: 09/28/2011
Author: David Komm, Mersen

Smart buildings for the smart grid
Facility uses 60,000 sensors and meters to achieve energy efficiency, water savings and optimized operations.
Post Date: 09/14/2011
Author: Janette Bombardier, P.E., IBM

Electrical enlightenment
Don't be in the dark about power distribution safety and maintenance.
Post Date: 09/09/2011
Author: Russ Kratowicz, P.E., CMRP, Executive Editor

Electrical safety surges ahead
Changes to UL 1449 safety standards for surge protection affect safety and terminology.
Post Date: 07/15/2011
Author: J.T. Sheehan, Mersen

The view from the electrical power plant
Karl Fessenden, vice president of power generation services, energy services, at GE, discusses efficiency, the smart grid and regulatory factors.
Post Date: 07/08/2011
Author:

Monitor to reduce energy consumption
Sheila Kennedy recommends power monitoring in real time to lower energy use and cost.
Post Date: 07/05/2011
Author: Sheila Kennedy, contributing editor

Product Roundup: Plant power distribution systems
Use power distribution systems to improve profitability and competitiveness.
Post Date: 05/23/2011
Author:

Arc flash hazard experts answer your questions
Our panel of industry experts answers your arc flash hazard questions about NFPA 70E, PPE and much more.
Post Date: 05/12/2011
Author: