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I met someone at a power conference in Orlando recently and he asked what I did. As I explained he said “oh, power factor!” I paused and gently but firmly corrected him by saying “no, power quality, not power factor.”
This is a common misconception, but the confusion and assumptions are costing companies money and time as plant managers are forced to cope with outdated information or, in most cases, misinformation about power factor.
Read MoreA November thunderstorm that swept through Southern Ontario earlier this month was a serious wake-up call for healthcare facilities.
A single lightning strike to a 235 kV line and the subsequent voltage sag demonstrated how a mere 60 milliseconds can have drastic repercussions for critical healthcare operations that aren’t properly insulated from poor power quality zipping through our hydro networks.
Read MoreIt’s a shocking decision that’s still reverberating within boardrooms and businesses across the province of Ontario.
When the Supreme Court of Canada ruled the city of Sudbury was responsible for the construction site where a woman was accidentally crushed to death in 2015, it found that “a person can be an employer… even where they lack control over the worker or the workplace.”
Read MoreAs leaders in power quality assessment, we recognize the importance of data in the ever-evolving complexities of the electricity grid and the need to reduce carbon emissions in the energy sectors.
Read MoreIf you drive straight up, you will exit our atmosphere after just 5 minutes of cruising at normal highway speed. Al Gore has a way of getting your attention when he speaks, and this was just one of the fascinating tidbits he dropped at the AEE World Conference to illustrate the fragility of our surroundings.
Read MoreEncompass Power Solutions attends the AEE World Conference annually, which is a crucial part of their commitment to growth and the energy industry. The conference sets the stage for sustainability, renewable resources, and affordable energy, aligning with their core goal of providing innovative, eco-friendly solutions to power generation and distribution challenges.
Read MoreAh, autumn. As the leaves turn golden, nature's little critters scurry about, prepping for winter. While squirrels stash their acorns and raccoons hoard their finds, businesses often reel from unexpected electrical woes caused by furry missteps.
Read MoreAs always, it began with a mystery. Repeated explosions sent maintenance teams scurrying out of the data centre at a modern brewery in Toronto. The large suitcase-sized Cisco router kept electrically exploding, and no one could determine the reason.
Read MoreWhen the phone rings, it’s often because there’s an unsolved mystery on the other end, that while undiscovered, is usually related to variances or weaknesses in power quality. Production has probably come to a standstill, millions of dollars are at risk; elevators, motors, assembly lines and finely tuned electronics are unresponsive. In other words, it’s urgent.
Read MoreThere are times electrical contractors need an expert trained eye to help pinpoint the cause of a problem. This is the story of an unsuspecting dog food factory and an electrical contractor who needed just one more expert on the job.
Read MoreIt’s a dangerous fallacy to presume our electrical grid is “stable” just because the lights stay on and air conditioners are blasting.
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