7th February 2023
According to ABB, their variable speed drives VSDs save more than energy. Users recognise ABB drives for their ability to run motors at speeds that match the demand of the process. As a result, they will lower the running cost. Yet, in addition to speed control, the drives include functions that make many traditional components […]
Read more17th January 2023
Although UK car demand may be falling, the need for parking spaces remains as high as ever. Town centre parking space is at a premium, so car park operators are finding ways to fit cars into smaller spaces. Improving car park ventilation has an important part to play both by improving air quality and saving […]
Read more3rd January 2023
Circuit breakers in a distribution system will trip in the event of a fault and protect the cables. Circuit breaker selectivity ensures coordination between protective devices so that when faults occur, power continues to all other parts of the electrical installation. The use of circuit breakers has grown as they enable swift identification of the […]
Read more13th December 2022
A short circuit in a power distribution board can cause immense damage to the equipment and shutdown processes for weeks. This is important as OEMs and panel builders need to consider short circuit capacity for industrial operations while using less energy and space. According to Schneider Electric, more customers are asking for control and electrical […]
Read more29th November 2022
Before miniature circuit breakers, fuse distribution boards provided cable protection for electrical circuits. They worked well and continue in use for some applications. The biggest drawback was that in the event of an overcurrent or short circuit, the fuses needed replacing. Furthermore, it took time to find the electrical engineer and meant a wide […]
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