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How to field test 3-phase squirrel cage motors
Maintenance of critical machines depends on the diagnostic electrical testing of installed 3-phase squirrel cage motors, interpretation of results and key points of physical inspection
Electronics market steady in first half of 2020
Revenues in the electronic components market for the first half of 2020 are better than expected in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are supply chain concerns.
Develop a cable gland strategy for hazardous environments
Tips on how to get maximum benefit from cable glands
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles May 25-31, 2020
Articles about prevention through design, COVID-19 safety standards, electrical safety programs, safer ventilator sharing and high-tech warehouses were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 25-31, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Case study: Manufacturing facility electrical design
This example of a manufacturing plant, lab and office building power distribution project walks through the electrical engineering decisions
Mitigate control panel security, safety risks
A review of relevant standards, including UL 1436 and NFPA 70E.
Safety tips on SCCR for industrial control panels, industrial machinery
How to determine short-circuit current rating (SCCR) and avoid misapplications. When the industrial control panel or industrial machinery does not have an adequate SCCR for the available short-circuit (fault) current, an electrical hazard exists.
Are you aware of arc flash hazards?
Be cognizant about hazards, preventive measures and the dire consequences of an arc flash event.
Choosing and managing an engineering career: 7 things to know
A well-managed engineering career means a lifetime career outside the rut. Apply these seven tips to manage a successful engineering career.
Electrical group names president for national committee
Kevin Lippert has been appointed president of the United States National Committee (USNC) to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and will work on testing, certification and accreditation for the electrotechnical industry.