Reliability 101: The Basics of Electrical Distribution System Reliability
Editor’s note – This article is the first in a four-part series on the important subject of electric…
Getting the Most from an Energy Assessment
In this day of increasing utility costs, energy efficiency and reduced consumption are the goals of …
Better Electric Distribution Systems Begin with “Knowing the Load”
Those familiar with electrical concepts know that load basically refers to the power an electrical s…
Save Energy, Cut Your Operating Costs, and Become More Competitive in 2012
Think for a moment about how much your facility pays annually for utilities: electricity, natural ga…
Free Energy Assessment Available
A great way to start 2012 is by getting an accurate picture of your company’s energy usage and how y…
Demand Control Options That Save Money
In the previous issue of the PCC Journal, we discussed how demand control can help companies lower t…
Effective Power Factor Correction Using Synchronous Motors
Power factor and power factor correction are familiar electrical terms, but just in case they are ne…
Basic Considerations for Electrical Lockout/Tagout
Lockout/tagout is one of those “good news-bad news” safety topics. The good news is that most compan…
Lowering Electric Costs Through Demand Control
With today’s focus on reducing the high cost of monthly electric utility charges, most companies aut…
Implementing Effective Power Management
Advances in digital monitoring/control devices and networking technology have expanded the range of …
Designing for Reliability, Safety, and Maintenance
Because the design of an electrical system is based on distributing power, we can easily lose sight …
Dan Steiner Earns CEM Designation
With today’s uncertain energy costs, reducing energy consumption, or at least using energy more effi…