Tag: electrical-systems

AI and IoT

How AI and IoT Support Sustainable And People-Centric Buildings

AI and IoT allow buildings to meet the demands of regulators and tenants while also providing opportunity to lower operating costs.
EV Adoption

Combating Roadblocks To Widespread EV Adoption

When electric vehicle (EV) adoption becomes more common, existing electrical systems will be under greater pressure.
Sustainable Electrical Systems

The Benefits Of Sustainable Electrical Systems

Thinking holistically about energy consumption is a key factor in creating more sustainable and efficient electrical systems.
electrical safety

National Electrical Safety Month Includes Focus on Workplace, Buildings

Sponsored by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), this year's theme for the annual campaign is “Connected to Safety,” focused on emerging technology.
electrical

3 Trends In The Electrical Industry Impacting Commercial Facilities

These developments reflect the increased desire for safe facilities that provide power, security, and convenience.
electrical

News From NFPA: Ready Or Not, Disaster Can Strike Facilities Anytime

Whether it's a natural threat of extreme weather or a manmade hazard, a disaster can take out an electrical system. What is your plan?
electrical fire

Are There Holes in Your Electrical Fire Prevention Strategy? Try A Connected Approach.

A centralized system for monitoring and proactive action improves the protection of electrical equipment and the circuits at all levels of a facility’s electrical installation.
facility condition assessment

TxDOT Assesses ADA and Arc Flash Issues In Its Facilities

Following a statewide facility condition assessment, TxDOT worked again with the firm Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam to focus on two important safety issues.
plant turnaround

Preventive Maintenance With Annual Plant Turnarounds

A wholesale inspection of the network of electrical, electronic, process and control, automation, and building management systems keeps industrial facilities operating at optimal levels.
switchgear

Breaker Retrofill By Schneider Electric

Smaller than the standard 36", this product facilitates upgrades to electrical equipment in smaller spaces without requiring replacement of the switchgear lineup.

FM Issue: Powered For Performance

Five electrical design principles help to integrate and optimize systems in demanding facilities.
variable frequency drives

Upgrading Power Transformers

If your transformers are 10 to 15 years old, consider taking proactive steps to save utility costs and prevent power outages.
new service spotlight

NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Advantage Service Plans from Schneider Electric

Tiered service plans aim to offer cost-effective maintenance and repair support for facility electrical distribution systems.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Potential Impact Of Solar Flares

The sun is currently at the peak of its 11 year solar cycle, making 2013 and early 2014 a period of high solar flare activity.
new product flash

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: F200 Ground Fault Equipment Protector from ABB

The two new models are designed to protect equipment against damaging line-to-ground currents by disconnecting all ungrounded conductors of the faulted circuit.
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.
Optimizing operations, Hybrid Office

View Our Free “Optimizing Operations In The Hybrid Office” Webinar

In this free video webinar, learn how optimizing operations in an office building has taken on newfound significance in the era of hybrid work.

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.