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When off-the-shelf panels don’t measure up

04/05/2014

Real estate is at a premium these days, so it is not surprising to see datacentre equipment and control panels being shoehorned into smaller or non-standard spaces.

A smarter way to save energy with enclosure fans

04/05/2014

New fan-and-filter units, utilising electronically commutated (EC) dc motors, provide an effective and energy efficient method of climate control for enclosures. Christian Westwood reports.

From power switching to power management

04/05/2014

It was eight years in development and represented one of the biggest investments in a single product by ABB. Les Hunt reports.

A small investment can prolong motor life and tackle EMI

16/03/2014

Tim Cooke describes how the simple expedient of installing a high current line reactor can help you make considerable energy savings, increase motor life and tackle any electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues.

Remote off-grid power provides road network security

16/03/2014

Around 4,300 miles of motorways and trunk roads make up the strategic road network in England. It’s important that key parts of this network are constantly monitored to prevent disruption to the flow of traffic that can be caused by bad weather, accidents and breakdowns. Strategically placed CCTV surveillance equipment provides real-time information to Regional Control Centres (RCC) throughout the UK, alerting agencies to trouble spots.

Enclosures Panels Features

When off-the-shelf panels don’t measure up

A smarter way to save energy with enclosure fans

From power switching to power management

A small investment can prolong motor life and tackle EMI

Remote off-grid power provides road network security