Arc flash — in and around a data center — is a potential risk to personnel, system performance, reputation, and the bottom line.

Proper electrical commissioning can identify potential issues in design, equipment specifications, installation, functionality, performance, and environment that could result in failures or outages down the line.

The Fast and Modular Energy (FAME) 3 Test System consists of two primary components: a base test unit with ring-lug terminal points and a removable handle that facilitates test operation.

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.