What is an Arc Flash? An Arc Flash is an electrical explosion resulting from a low impedance connection to ground or another voltage phase in an electrical system. High temperatures cause rapid heating of surrounding air and extreme pressures, resulting in an arc blast. The arc blast releases fire, intense light, and pressure waves in… Read more »
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3 performance factors you must consider when sizing batteries
Sizing batteries correctly Batteries need to be sized correctly to be able to feed the required load for the required time, and a number of factors need to be decided to be able to optimize the battery for the duty expected. Some of these factors are fixed within the chemistry of each type of cell… Read more »
Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries
450-2010 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications Description: Maintenance, test schedules, and testing procedures that can be used to optimize the life and performance of permanently installed, vented lead-acid storage batteries used for standby service are provided. This recommended practice also provides guidance to determine… Read more »
Materials Handling: Heavy Lifting
Lifting heavy items is one of the leading causes of injury in the workplace. In 2001, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that over 36 percent of injuries involving missed workdays were the result of shoulder and back injuries. Overexertion and cumulative trauma were the biggest factors in these injuries. When employees use smart lifting… Read more »
10 things to look for in a business-class battery backup
A battery backup can help protect your organization’s network, computer systems, and data from loss and destruction–but only if you choose one that’s reliable and designed to meet your needs. Here are the factors and features you should know about when you go shopping for a solution to protect your systems. A battery backup serves… Read more »
How to properly maintain and manage UPS batteries
It’s a well-known fact in the industry that the battery is the most vulnerable part of a UPS. In fact, battery failure is a leading cause of load loss. Understanding how to properly maintain and manage UPS batteries can not only extend battery service life, but it can also help prevent costly downtime. The most… Read more »
Top Five Factors to Consider for UPS Battery Life
It may not have quite the same acclaim as Valentine’s Day, but today marks a holiday that data center operators across the country can appreciate – National Battery Day. These useful power sources are crucial to a facility’s power reliability, especially when it comes to the uninterruptible power system (UPS) where they’re also one of… Read more »
