Proper engineering on the front end of a project, including acceptance testing and commissioning prior to initially energizing, ensures a smooth start up and reduces the problems that can keep a ...

Little attention or thought is given to these critical assets until a failure occurs. With a little thought and planning for maintenance, most electrical system failures can be eliminated. Five to 10 ...

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A new era has arrived for electrical equipment maintenance, and worker safety is predominant. The days of suiting up in personal protective equipment (PPE) and hoping for the best are over. The NFPA ...

It’s difficult to accurately measure the performance of maintenance workers because there are so many variables. Consider what happens if you reduce performance measurement to merely counting ...

Whether you’ve trained with AVO before or this is your first time, make sure you’re getting the most out of your training. We offer 11 different Electrical Certification Programs that are made up of ...

The best, most effective, and most efficient maintenance organizations are data-driven — and so are some of the worst. In the former case, they use key performance indicators (KPIs) to help them gauge ...

Motors and transformers are some of the most reliable pieces of equipment installed at power plants. However, inadequate maintenance can result in trouble. While regular testing and skilled evaluation ...

Troubleshooting problems with a truck’s electrical system takes knowledge and experience.“Always take a systems approach when you are spec’ing and maintaining your vehicles’ electrical systems,” said ...

A look at the NTSB’s initial findings reveals how a preventable electrical installation error onboard the cargo vessel Dali ...