by Paul Greenwalt, EIT This article is part of Wood Harbinger’s newsletter series. Residential, commercial, and industrial users have choices about the energy sources they use for building systems and processes, such as HVAC and water systems, refrigeration systems, manufacturing/production processes, cooking, and clothes drying. Natural gas and electricity are the two main options for […]
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Electricity vs. Natural Gas: The Energy Showdown
Posted in All Engagements, E-Newsletter
Also tagged energy, natural gas, renewable, sustainability
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Electrical Accidents and How to Avoid Them
By Ben Prehoda Accidents happen every day and unfortunately some happen due to electricity. Though we’re around it every day, it’s important to remember that electricity is really dangerous. That’s one of the reasons careful electrical designs and safe operating procedures are important – one wrong move and someone can get seriously hurt. I’ve compiled […]
10 Not-So-Electrifying Facts about Electricity
By Ben Prehoda Now that I’ve boggled your mind with interesting facts about electricity, let’s turn down the spice meter for some general electricity facts that are good to know, and of which you are probably already aware.
Posted in All Insignts, Electrical Engineering
Also tagged electrons, energy, facts, motion
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10 Interesting Facts about Electricity
By Ben Prehoda Electricity is a fascinating thing, and a vital component of our everyday modern lives. Do you want to learn something about electricity that you might not have known before? Do you have a couple of minutes to spare? Then step right up and behold this thrilling compilation of interesting facts about electricity!
Hey the Lights are Out… Kinda: Single-Phasing Partial Power Outages
By Shaun May, E.I.T. Have you ever experienced a power outage where some, but not all, of your lights turned off, flickered, or dimmed? Perhaps your computer shut down but your refrigerator remained on? Did you check your electrical panel and find no breakers tripped (huh?)? The Wood Harbinger offices experienced this the other day.
Posted in All Insignts, Electrical Engineering
Also tagged 3 phase power, battery backup, electrical engineering, power distribution, power outage, Single-Phasing, surge protection, voltage
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