IAEI News – January/February 2011 Digital Edition
The January-February 2011 issue of IAEI News is now available in digital format.
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Smart Grid 101: Understanding the Primary Enabling Features of Smart Grid
There are many terms used in the context of Smart Grid: demand response, distributed generation, advanced metering infrastructure, home-to-grid, and electric transportation to name a few. So, “What is Smart Grid and what are we getting for our money?”
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Conductor Sizing and Overcurrent Device Ratings
Conductor sizes and overcurrent device ratings are critical to the safe, long-term operation of any electrical system, but are of particular importance in PV systems where the outdoor environment can be extreme and the PV modules will be sourcing current for 40 years or more.
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Electrical Code for the Combination Inspector, Part 3
Last issue we made it through the “g” definitions in Article 100. In this article, we will finish reviewing selected definitions. Our first definition is in sight from (within sight from, within sight).
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An Introduction to Electrical Fundamentals
The atom is the smallest individual structure that makes up any chemical element while retaining properties of the element. The atom has a nucleus that contains protons and neutrons. Electrons orbit the nucleus at various distances and with varying amounts of energy.
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Chuck Mello: 2011 International President
As we begin this next year, it is a good time to reflect on the association in general, and most of this article will be some of 2011 International President Chuck Mello’s reflections and future goals, long range and for 2011 specifically.
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The Art of Dispenser Safety: A Safe Environment for Vehicle Fueling Station Maintenance
Did we cover, at least for now, the latest technologies and integrate them into the requirements of the NEC properly; and did we make provisions to embrace new technologies? With many facets of the vehicle fueling industry—from manufacturer, installer, and inspector alike—all can agree that the language is much better than before, and our continued discussions are still passionate and filled with many talking points and scenarios that help us understand the intricacies that are involved with the subject.
(No Ratings Yet)Ring in Some Financial New Year’s Resolutions
Now that 2011 is here, you may want to make some New Year’s resolutions. Planning to volunteer? Go to the gym more often? Learn a new language? All worthy ambitions, of course, but this year, why not add some financial resolutions as well?
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Energy Update: Technology Converts Waste Material into Electricity
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) recently implemented a new conservation loan program that can be used to finance anaerobic digester projects that have been approved by NRCS.
(No Ratings Yet)Inspection Best Practices and More Inspection Perspectives
The question of how to conduct an inspection may seem trivial to a person who has been inspecting for more than twenty years but be not mistaken—remember back when you first began—this is not as easy as it seems.
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