It is the policy of Michigan Technological University that all equipment be locked out during servicing and/or maintenance work to protect against accidental or inadvertent activation which could ...

Over the past decade, those of us in the power industry have witnessed a remarkable transformation. Power needs have not only grown, but with each generation they have advanced — driven by smarter ...

The increased use of intermittent renewable energy sources and the shift to gas-fired combustion turbines places new burdens on the dispatch of many coal-fired units. Steam units must now operate at ...

Construction Safety Week is a celebration of our industry’s commitment to health and safety—a commitment that has driven remarkable progress and saved countless lives. This year’s theme, All In ...

Energy is useful. If controlled correctly it can create value and be put to good use. However, it is, by its very thermodynamic nature, potentially harmful and must be carefully contained within the ...

Caterpillar expands its energy control lineup with the new ECS 300 and ECS 400 systems, offering scalable power management for sites using generators, renewables and battery storage. Caterpillar has ...

OSHA's lockout/tagout standard, 29 CFR 1910.147, explains exactly why employees must be trained. It also requires different levels of training for three categories of employees. Failing to train ...

The energy needed in controlling a complex network is a problem of practical importance. Recent works have focused on the reduction of control energy either via strategic placement of driver nodes, or ...

Two years ago, the sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic catapulted indoor air quality into the spotlight, launching HVAC terms like filters, air changes, IAQ, and UV from building and maintenance ...

The previous blog (http://tdworld.com/blog/life-energy-control-center-operator-ecco) explained what an ECCO does briefly, what’s unique about ECCOs and the stresses ...

In today’s world, motors are ubiquitous, powering everything from household appliances to industrial machinery. The importance of optimizing motor control for energy efficiency cannot be overstated, ...