Electrical Systems
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles July 26- Aug 1, 2021
Articles about the global semiconductor chip shortage, autonomous UV robots, how to properly size surge protective devices, and more were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 26- Aug 1, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Learning from the global semiconductor chip shortage
The semiconductor supply chain is unique, but there are lessons that all manufacturers can learn from its shortcomings.
Tools designed to enhance grid operations and benefit consumers
Texas A&M University researchers are developing decision-making tools to enable and incentivize consumers to provide energy resource support back to the power grid when needed
How to extend switchgear life and improve system reliability
Improve system reliability of switchgear with protective relay upgrade projects.
2D oxide flakes pick up electrical properties
Rice University lab detects piezoelectric effects in nanosheets due to defects, which could improve energy harvesting applications.
LDC Focus: Spotlight on Enbridge Gas Inc.
Ontario utility embarks on North America’s first utility-scale Power to Gas plant project
Decarbonization and electrification: View from the utilities
Two utilities speak out regarding their efforts and views on decarbonization and electrification
Protect electrical components from corrosion
Corrosion is a powerful destructive force; prevention is key
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.
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.
