Electrical

Bust Nine Common Motor Myths

Here are the facts about some of the things “they” say about motors and motor performance. By Thomas H. Bishop, P.E., EASA Inc. The tongue-in-check saying “If it’s in black and white, it must be right” is a helpful reminder that not everything we read (or hear) is accurate or complete. It’s always best to […]

Electrical • Electrical Monitoring • Electrical Test • Equipment Lifecycle Management

Establish Electrical System Reliability

2 months ago

Overcoming these seven challenges will result in the culture change needed to build a reliable...

Electrical • Electrical Monitoring • Energy Management • Equipment Lifecycle Management • Substation Equipment

Promoting A Low-Carbon Future

2 months ago

Microgrid manages power effectively for energy transition. Development of a microgrid at its...

Compliance • Electrical • Electrical Test • Personnel • Process • Safety • Training • Training • Workforce

Establish An Energy Control Program

4 months ago

By Ryan Dobbins, CSP, CHST, CIT, CUSP In a work setting, employees are often trained to the highest...

Electrical • Safety

NEC 2020 Enhances Service Entrance Safety

1 year ago

Four key changes to the National Electrical Code result in significant safety advances for...

ON THE FLOOR

Each month we talk with maintenance and technology professionals about their views and pressing problems on the factory floor.

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Educate for the Trades

By Dr. Klaus M. Blache, Univ. of Tennessee Reliability and Maintainability Center (RMC) and Dr. Paul Kirkland, Grants Management, Monroe County Schools, TN Q: When should you start recruiting skilled trades/technicians? A: Many parents today are focused on sending their children to college as a measure of success. I’m all for a university education if […]

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