| | | | | | NERC has published a new incident review examining the risks and challenges posed by the increasing integration of voltage-sensitive large loads, such as data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities, into the Bulk Electric System (BES). This review highlights the potential for significant load loss during normally cleared faults on the BES and... |
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| | Sponsored | | Don’t let power problems catch your team off guard. Dranetz HDPQ Plus meters provide accurate, standards-based data you can rely on. Find the source fast, keep equipment running, and make decisions with confidence. Easy setup, straightforward reports, and a tech support team that knows these meters inside and out. |
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| | | | Maintenance and quality assurance are more important than ever in the aerospace industry. Keeping passengers and crews safe requires regular, meticulous ground testing – especially power quality testing. |
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| | | In Episode 74 of EC&M On Air, we're featuring another audio-only version of a popular piece of past content from the EC&M website. Today, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson is highlighting the most unusual power outages of 2024, which was a photo gallery based on data gathered by Eaton. It covers some of the wildest and weirdest causes of power outages in... |
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| | | In this EC&M Tech Talk Randy Barnett discusses in five different sections the concepts and rules of overcurrent protection. Overcurrent protective devices include the fuses and circuit breakers installed to open circuits in the event of a short circuit or ground fault. Operation of electrical equipment above its rating is an overload. |
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| | | 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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| | | For electrical professionals and their customers, it’s important to remember that an energy audit is not a one-and-done procedure. It’s part of a larger preventive maintenance approach. Think of it as an investment that delivers greater value over time. Regular, annual audits will give you the insights you need to keep your facility running smoothly... |
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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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| | | This edition of our “Editor’s Choice: Top Product Picks” gallery series highlights nine new product innovations from around the industry, chosen by the editors of EC&M. Click through the following slides to see the latest and greatest products from various categories, such as luminaires, brackets, tools, EV chargers, and more! |
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| | | Although power quality anomalies contribute to the misoperations of sensitive equipment, selecting compatible service and equipment voltage is just as important. |
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