Monday, February 13, 2012 5:22 PM
Posted By: Distributed Energy Editor
Do you realize that copper expands 67,000 times when it changes state from solid to vapor in an arc flash incident? This pressure wave can cause eardrum damage, concussions or consequential falls, and it can also damage surrounding equipment or tear protective clothing. This blast damage is sometimes forgotten when discussing arc flash. There are two primary types of physical hazards from arc flash when working around electrical equipment: shock and burns. Most people can relate ... More...
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 6:04 PM
Posted By: Distributed Energy Editor
Too many times people are maintaining the mechanical portions of their power system but they forget or don't understand the electrical side. Most people understand the mechanical side because we drive our cars, trucks, or perhaps motorcycles to work and we maintain those vehicles. We change the engine oil, ensure proper tire inflation, keep the brakes in order, etc. I've often seen instances where a facility manager has a maintenance contract on the generator set/s but either doesn't ask or get offered ... More...