Surge Protection – Indemnify Your Critical Assets Today
The fact that Surges or transient overvoltages ravage Electronic components and systems that drive virtually all businesses today is obvious and real. From Manufacturing, Health delivery, Telecoms, ICT, Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Banking & Financial Institutions, Utilities/Energy and all industry sectors are dependent on modern Electronic systems which are all vulnerable. These affect components and […]
Structural Lightning Protection – A Stitch In Time Saves Nine
Lightning is one of nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena that wrecks havoc on everything along its path. A HSE and Power Quality issue affecting structures, power systems, electronic systems etc translating to fire, explosions, damage, equipment under performance and shortens equipment life expectancy. It is therefore, vital to manage these enormous energy by protecting […]
Earthing (Grounding) – Often Neglected At Great Peril
Earthing is the bedrock of ALL electrical infrastructure and responsible for about 80% of all Power Quality problems across facilities and increases both CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) and OPEX (Operational Expenditure). Although often neglected by Electrical, Telecoms and ICT Engineers at the PERIL of businesses and organizations. Poor Earthing system indeed wrecks havoc. An effective Earthing […]
Surge Protection – Remain Competitive and Save Money
The widespread use of electronics has impacted heavily on the way we run our businesses. From Education, Health care, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, ICT, Banking & Financial Services, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Industries, Transportation, Telecoms, Utilities to Governmental Organizations etc. In simple terms, Electronic Systems have made businesses cheaper, simpler, efficient to run and on real-time. […]
Lightning Protection – A Serious Business
Lightning is one of nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. Yet it is the most underrated weather hazard. Nigeria and indeed the entire West Africa region are on the belt of the world’s highest annual lightning thunderstorm days (140-180), translating to the highest flash density per square kilometre which is serious. The consequences of lightning […]
MOTOR NAMEPLATE INFORMATION – CRITICAL TO REDUCING OPERATIONAL COSTS
Electric Motors consume over 60% of the Energy used in industries. They are found in almost every piece of equipment, from process, manufacturing, mining, agriculture and special operations like the chillers and air compressors etc. Apart from the obvious advantages, they are costly to operate if not properly selected and maintained. With widespread applications in […]
How Is Your Electricity Bill Structured ?
With the rising energy costs affecting everybody, most organizations and consumers are complaining that the bills are high, fixed arbitrarily and accuse utilities of sharp practices. The need for tracking, monitoring and proper energy management has now become prime. Today we will discuss how bills are structured, the different charges and schedule rates. Different Charges […]
ENERGY – UNITS AND TERMS
In other to do a proper Energy analysis for industrial, commercial or even residential facilities.The Energy Auditor or Analyst must be abreast of the units and terms used to define Energy usage and Power. We shall begin with what is Energy and Power? Energy is the capacity to do work. While Power is the workdone […]
Performance Wiring – Electrical Energy Efficiency
Facilities Worldwide are becoming aware of electrical energy efficiency.This has become critical as it reduces the operating cost of doing business, invariably enhancing the balance sheet and profitability. More than 18% of the electricity you buy is probably wasted due to the design of your equipment and the way it has been installed. In addition […]
Signals to Poor Power Quality (PQ)
Poor Power Quality is now in the front burner of ALL facilities, from Utilities, Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, ICT, Banking & Financial Institutions, Manufacturing, Data centers, Commercial Building to Service industries. Affecting Reliability, Productivity and Bottom Line of any infrastructure connected to electric Power. If the Quality of the Electricity your Plant consumes is not […]
