Nexans' Direct Electrical Heating systems for two Norwegian sea fields
04 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Nexans Olex Australia Pty LtdStatoil, on behalf of Wintershall, has signed a contract with Nexans for the supply of direct electrical heating (DEH) technology. The DEH riser will connect the Kristin and Maria fields in the Norwegian Sea with the Kristin platform, ensuring the constant flow through pipelines.
Phoenix Contact Quint Power series power-supply units
03 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdThree power supplies and three DC/DC converters in the Quint Power series from Phoenix Contact are now approved for use in potentially explosive areas.
Replacements for faulty solar isolator switches
01 December, 2014The Office of Fair Trading has issued a product safety recall notice against Cairns-based solar company Blueline Solar.
Mistakes tradies make
01 December, 2014 by Martin Stirling, Mechanical & Electrical Segment Manager | Supplied by: Hilti (Aust) Pty LtdElectrical contractors, large or small, need to maintain and store their power tools correctly to prevent safety hazards and costly repairs and replacements. With more than a decade's worth of experience in the industry, working alongside tradies with global designer and manufacturer of premium power tools Hilti Australia, Martin Stirling has put together handy hints and tips for storing the tools correctly.
AEMC PowerPad III Model 8333 power quality analyser
24 November, 2014 | Supplied by: AEMC InstrumentsAEMC's PowerPad III Model 8333 three-phase power quality analyser is easy to use, compact and shock resistant.
Katestone Heat Manager software program
21 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Katestone Pty LtdKatestone's software program Heat Manager forecasts when workers are more likely to suffer from heat stress.
JT Day XLPE instrumentation cables
17 November, 2014 | Supplied by: MacLean Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd
Available in its Brisbane warehouse, JT Day has instrumentation cables that are standardised on a niche construction. The company has utilised XLPE insulation for all cable conductors across all sizes, including power cables because of the superior characteristics XLPE has over PVC.
WA facility approved for Weidmuller assembly work
15 November, 2014 | Supplied by: MacLean Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdWeidmuller has approved JT Day's junction box assembly facility for the assembly of its junction boxes. JT Day's facility has recently doubled in capacity to handle the increasing demand for customised junction boxes.
Pelican ProGear 2380R LED rechargeable flashlight
04 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Pelican Products Pty LtdThe Pelican ProGear 2380R LED rechargeable flashlight weighs in at 0.19 kg with batteries.
Legrand ionisation smoke alarms
03 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/LLegrand's ionisation smoke alarms 'feel' the smoke. They detect invisible particles of combustion, eg, from cooking toast. They activate more quickly for fast, flaming fires with little visible smoke.
Phoenix Contact VAL-MS…DC-PV surge arresters
15 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdThe VAL-MS…DC-PV surge arresters are short-circuit proof up to 1000 A DC.
ICP DAS Power Monitor & Management Solution
15 October, 2014 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics AustraliaThe ICP DAS Power Monitor & Management Solution (PMMS) consists of the Smart Power Meter and the Power Meter Concentrator.
Q&A: High-voltage DC insulation
07 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Megger LimitedHarmonics in power systems are a major concern as they are becoming increasingly prevalent and they can give rise to serious problems that include excessive heating and premature equipment failure. While there is good general awareness of these issues, many questions still arise, not least in relation to terminology. Here are answers to a few of the most common of these questions.
Electricity metering accuracy explained
02 October, 2014 | Supplied by: SATEC (Australia) Pty LtdElectricity metering accuracy is important in ensuring the integrity of a billing system.
Predicting power outages before they happen
30 September, 2014 by Katie Elyce JonesElectric power blackouts are often the result of automated protection measures that ensure power surges or downed power lines do not damage trees, people, appliances or other parts of the grid.
