Like the Y2K millennial bug, there is some concern the Week Number Roll Over for GPS receivers has the potential to cause some disruption of electrical and process control systems on the rapidly approaching date of April 6, 2019.

With EAM users’ needs expanding to include the use of industry-specific maintenance standards, EAM systems are becoming more sophisticated and purpose-built according to EAM maintenance standards.

Lighting accounts for nearly 38 percent of the annual total energy consumed by a modern, commercial building. Although most building managers prefer to rezone their lighting systems and circuits to optimize area illumination and reduce OPEX, it only contributes marginally towards reducing utility costs.

ARC was recently invited to tour ABB’s Customer Innovation Center in Singapore, which was officially launched in the fourth quarter of 2018.

In an emerging economy like India, availability of quality and reliable power, is essential for the flawless functioning and increased productivity of all its sectors. Though the Indian power distribution utilities have come a long way toward achieving this objective since the enactment of the Electricity Act 2003, distribution remains the weakest link, and the Highlights of DistribuELEC are vital towards correcting this.