29
Oct
Enspec Power Limited announced another successful power system study project, this time for Beinn an Tuirc Phase 3 wind farm on the Kintyre peninsular in Scotland.
23
Apr
Mico Pro is Murrelektronik's 24 VDC current monitoring system. The modular design makes it possible to create systems that fit the application perfectly – which adds value by creating a cost-benefit ratio that saves space in the control cabinet.
30
Mar
This article explains how the heat generated by DIN rail power supplies is dissipated, and if not managed correctly, the effect it can have on product field life and reliability.
30
Mar
When designing modern power systems one of the main challenges faced by panel builders is finding the right components to build a complete system. The number of possible component options and alternatives on the market is so high that a key differentiator needs to be found to quickly locate best fit products.
30
Mar
For experienced electrical engineers, warning signs that things aren’t running smoothly can be fairly obvious. What’s sometimes less clear is choosing the best solution, particularly in more complex scenarios where devices like variable speed drives (VSDs) are used. Here, Steve Hughes, Managing Director of REO UK, explores some electrical weak points that can be found on almost any production line.
30
Mar
Marco van der Linden of PULS reviews advances in reliable power system availability in the event of a short-circuit.
30
Mar
Conveyor and palletising systems from Zecchetti Handling Technologies are capable of processing over 60,000 plastic bottles an hour. To increase the machines run-time and add essential diagnostics capabilities, they use Murrelektronik’s Cube67 fieldbus system with IO-Link sensors and the Cube67 Diagnostic Gateway module.
2
Jan
“It’s more than just a logo on a datasheet” – says Marco van der Linden, UK Country Manager for PULS Power.
2
Jan
Setting up a DC charging station is a rather complex project, but it can be effortlessly mastered using an intelligent and easily programmable charging controller. The EV Charge Control Professional DC charging controller encompasses all the interfaces of a sophisticated fast charging station in a single device.
27
Sep
Welcome to the October issue of PBSI! This month’s issue includes an article (Eaton – pg.32) discussing the dichotomy between reducing the environmental impact of data centres at a time when an ever-increasing amount of data is being produced.
27
Sep
By 2020, there will be 40 times more bytes of data than there are stars in the observable universe. The question is, are our digital-first lifestyles really creating an environmental villain, or could data centres be the answer to our energy crisis by helping to drive the use of renewables and take pressure off our reliance on carbon-energy?
23
Aug
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies are at the heart of most electricity distribution networks. Few assemblies cause any problems throughout their life, in part because many never, if ever, are fully loaded or subject to a design limit occurrence. However, if issues arise it can be many years after the initial installation and if they do arise, the consequences can be severe.
23
Aug
Using electrical power efficiently is fundamental to any business looking to meet sustainability goals and reduce energy costs. Will Darby, of metering, controls and automation specialist Carlo Gavazzi UK, explains how a robust metering strategy is key to energy optimisation in a data centre.
23
Aug
HVAC systems are the second largest consumer of energy in data centres, after the IT load, accounting for up to 40 percent of energy use. Carl Turbitt, UK sales manager – HVAC drives, ABB, explains how using variable speed drives can significantly cut cooling costs, reduce CO2 output, and improve uptime.
5
Jun
For many years, lead-acid batteries have been used almost exclusively in DC-UPS systems for industrial systems. However, users have had to deal with the disadvantages of the limited lifetime, restricted temperature range and high weight of such batteries.
