A thorough check of electrical power systems and components before startup can uncover and correct problems that otherwise would lead to larger, costly issues in the future.

The IEEE PES Industry Technical Support (ITS) Leadership Committee provides support to and cooperates with governments, regulators, and other industry organizations globally on technical issues related to power, energy, and policy topics.

Critical power environments often rely on highly trained professionals to maintain worker safety while protecting facility equipment. “Safety by design” describes a comprehensive approach, incorporating practical and feasible electrical distribution saftey designs.

Over-voltage protection (OVP) was added to the dual-channel SABMBOVP2XX family of products from Advanced Liner Devices automatically balance supercapacitors.

The CMC Series by American Control Electronics is a standalone accessory card that provides an adjustable current limit alarm for any DC motor controller, preventing false alarms due to predictable increases in current draw.

Emerson Network Power reports that electrical codes should more strongly address the location of onsite power gear in a building to better protect the public during disasters such as Superstorm Sandy.

Electrocutions are the fourth leading cause of traumatic occupation fatalities in the United States.

The problem with mission-critical emergency systems is that failures only occur when the systems are called upon to operate.

As a follow up to a recent Mission Critical webinar, I thought it would be helpful to publish some FAQs about the subject of safety. 

Throughout my career, I have experienced many safety hazards from technicians getting minor electrical shocks to being electrocuted and burned over 60 percent of their body.