Switchgear
Diagnosing motor health: Start with the basics
Temperature, power quality, and torque all are strong indicators of a motor's health.
What’s in a nameplate?
Information helps the selection of the right motor regardless of application.
2018 Product of the Year Finalists
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Manage energy in your HVAC systems: Your questions answered
Webcast presenter Charlie Martin answered questions about topics such as 3-phase motors, AHU maintenance, efficient systems, and evaporative cooling units.
CHP, DG, and microgrids energize universities
Combined heat and power (CHP), distributed generation (DG), and microgrids keep university campuses energized—fueled by natural gas.
Why Should I Trust New Approaches to Electrical Safety Management: Your questions answered
Webcast presenters Rachel Bugaris and Marty Kronz answered questions about topics such as voltage indicators for AVTs, electrical safety, and labeling.
Trade organization announces annual conference
The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) Annual Convention and Exposition from June 24 - 26, 2018 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisc. is focused on the theme "Connect 2 Quality."
Controlling and containing arc flash with maintenance, technology
Brent Henry, director of marketing for power distribution and control assemblies at Eaton, talks with Plant Engineering about the continuing issues around arc flash and how plant managers can address these issues.
Arc quenching switchgear offers 4-millisecond arc flash arrest
Eaton's release of its Arc Quenching Magnum DS switchgear is designed to advance safety and reduce downtime in oil and gas, utility, healthcare, water, wastewater, and other industrial applications.
Full speed in washdown? Not so fast!
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) provide a better way to manage energy and water.