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Opportunity awaits the innovative
Globalisation and the growth of the online marketplace have intensified competition and increased the pressure on SMEs, but instead of letting this dampen the enthusiasm, its time small business owners think creatively and reshape their businesses to take advantage of changing trends.
[ + ]Surge protection - the what, how and why
There are various terms used to describe surge protective devices (SPDs), such as arrestors, lightning arrestors, surge arrestors, transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS), surge diverters and surge protectors. The term surge filter or surge reduction filter usually refers to a series surge protector. However, all series-connected SPDs are not surge reduction filters. This article will explain the purpose and the operation of SPDs and the key selection criterion for selecting and specifying an SPD.
[ + ]Project: Communication solution to link Adelaide Zoo with Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary
Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary in South Australia was established in 1969 by revegetating dairy land with native trees and shrubs to attract native animals and birds. The sanctuary, which contains 14 hectares enclosed by feral-proof fencing, is now home to 100 species of birds and many native mammals, most of which are nocturnal and highly endangered.
[ + ]National Occupation Licensing System - electrical fitter
On 30 April 2009, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) endorsed an agreement for a National Occupation Licensing System (NOLS) for economically important trades. The objective of establishing a national licensing system was to remove overlapping and inconsistent regulation between jurisdictions in the way they license occupational areas.
[ + ]Fight the fakes
Counterfeit electrical products may be available at cheap prices but they not only pose a great health and safety risk, they also erode the market share of genuine manufacturers. And that’s not all. The contractors buying or installing a counterfeit electrical product could be fined, lose their licence or possibly be put behind bars.
[ + ]System to monitor and reduce energy usage at sites around the world
Schneider Electric’s web-based energy management tool identifies the best energy rates available from energy providers in the region so companies can see what they could save simply by changing provider.
[ + ]Data centre container for New Zealand’s electricity distributor
In search of a suitable protection for sensitive computer facilities, Orion commissioned Rittal to supply a transportable data centre container with direct free cooling technology to house its data centre technology.
[ + ]Cabling performance - requirements for high-quality NBN cabling
The emphasis in the Cabling Provider Rules (CPR) is on meeting ACMA regulatory requirements for registration. Some trainers do not go beyond the minimum requirements for registration and the NBN rollout has highlighted the need for better cable performance.
[ + ]PR:Cabling performance - requirements for high quality NBN cabling
The emphasis in the Cabling Provider Rules (CPR) is on meeting ACMA regulatory requirements for registration. Some trainers do not go beyond the minimum requirements for registration and the NBN roll-out has highlighted the need for better cable performance.
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Solutions for rising energy bills
Households and businesses can make their homes, stores and warehouses more energy efficient by introducing low-energy lighting technologies.
[ + ]Global spending on electric power generation infrastructure will reach $403.7bn in 2011, report says
The global spending on electric power generation infrastructure will reach $403.7bn in 2011, according to Visiongain's latest report: The Electric Power Generation Infrastructure Market 2011-2021.
[ + ]Smart grid technology for a community-owned wind farm
ABB’s newly launched smart grid technology was used to connect the renewable energy generated by the Hepburn Wind farm, located in central Victoria, which produces enough electricity for 2300 homes.
[ + ]Mastering the possibilities of DALI
Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) is a protocol set out in the technical standard IEC 62386 for network-based systems that control lighting in buildings.
[ + ]Boarding the home automation bus
Energy efficiency in buildings is a focus of many building owners, occupiers and residents in the commercial and residential sectors. Recent discussions on energy costs, efficiency and carbon tax regulations have highlighted a growing need to be aware of better ways to increase the efficiency in buildings.
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