Power

The imperative in industry to cut energy costs and reduce green house gases is good news for suppliers of high efficiency motors. However, the projected efficiency gains from using EFF1 or 2 type machines will not be achieved if motor system and supply problems that existed before they were installed are not resolved. One of the most common of these is low power factor says Adrian Larmour of Deritend. Motors operated with low power factors are expensive and inefficient. In the worst cases this...

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An MMC modular approach is revolutionising electrical installations of modular buildings. But that doesn’t mean legislation applying to traditional buildings can be ignored. In recent years new legislative requirements affecting electrical installations have been enacted. For example, Parts L1 and more particularly in the case of MMC, Part L2 of the Building Regulations makes specific requirements for Conservation of Fuel and Power - energy efficiency - within buildings. This is coupled with...

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ABB’s low voltage technology is helping to offer improved facilities and enhanced flexibility for the new residents of ‘The Stadium - Highbury Square’ – a collection of contemporary studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments set within the Art Deco surroundings of Arsenal Football Club’s old stadium - Highbury. The former football stadium, currently being transformed into 711 high-specification studios, will be protected by ABB’s Housemaster consumer units, alongside three Protecta mains...

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