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Q: Some lampholders seem to become brittle after a relatively short time in use. Why is this? A: This is usually due to overheating either because of inadequate ventilation of the bulb or lampholder or by installing a bulb rated above the thermal capability of the...
Articles, Electrical Installations, Electrical Safety
In Ireland, there have been 67 electrocutions or deaths from the explosive/burning effects of electricity from 1996 to the end of 2015. Of those, 44 deaths have been associated with a work activity. The remaining 23 have occurred in domestic situations or as a result...
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POWER FACTOR is the ratio between the useful (true) power (kW) to the total (apparent) power (kVA) consumed by an item of a.c. electrical equipment or a complete electrical installation. It is a measure of how efficiently electrical power is converted into useful work...
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Inspecting wind turbines with FLIR thermal imaging cameras Energy harvested from the wind through wind turbines is one of the most common forms of renewable energy. To that end new wind turbines are installed every year all over Europe and even all over the world. But...
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This is a synopsis of a case study that focuses on the role of thermal imaging in the predictive maintenance programs of Electrical Substations. Substations require a predictive approach to maintenance, as failure can be costly in terms of lost production and revenues...
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The table below sets out suggested time intervals between periodic inspection and testing. In certain instances, for example where large numbers of people are not expected to be present and the risk of damage is low, these intervals may not be applicable for a number...
