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 New corporate strategy for ECA(SA)
by Johnny Cunniff, ECA(SA)
The ECA(SA)'s NEC has agreed unanimously to establish the association as the leader of electrical contractors both in South Africa and in the Southern African Development Community (SADC)... (more) |
 Ensure that all employment contracts are signed
by Mark Mfikoe, ECA(SA)
It is absolutely essential that contracts of employment be signed and are in compliance with the letter of the law, as was evidenced in a recent CCMA hearing... ( more)
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 Safety last, and no power to the people...
by Aimee Clarke, EE Publishers
The public is encouraged to report illegal electricity connections. While some may choose to turn a blind eye and let the poor steal what government has not provided, others call the designated municipal and Eskom hotlines... ( more)
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 Managing discipline in the workplace: Part 1
by Stephen Khola, ECA(SA)
The management of any business, irrespective of its size, should be well versed in the practical application of the maintenance of discipline in the workplace. This article to assists businesses with managing discipline in the workplace... ( more)
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 Industry outrage at directive ending partial testing by SABS
by Chris Yelland & Pierre Potgieter, EE Publishers
An internal directive by South African Bureau of Standards CEO Dr. Boni Mehlomakulu in 2015 requires that SABS Test House only perform "full testing" in future, and puts an end to "partial testing" by the SABS... ( more) |
 Abscondment, demotion, resignation, suspension
by Shantonette Pillay, ECA(SA)
In this article, I present frequently asked questions based on some recurring questions. I deal with four very important questions covering the topics of abscondment, demotion, resignation and suspension... ( more) |
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Surge protection for street lighting
Information from Philips Lighting
This article discusses the causes of lighting overvoltages and how they affect public lighting installations. Voltage surges have a very destructive impact on public lighting systems. They wear out LED drivers and distribution panels prematurely and increase service interruptions to street lighting... (more) |
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Standards and the development of MV switchgear rated for arc flash protection
by Bryan Johnson, ABB
This article explains why IEC 62271-200 should be used by all users concerned with safety and security of supply, and addresses modern ultra-fast earth devices that help achieve the desired goals. Large utilities and industrial companies have been concerned with security of supply and operator safety... (more) |
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Optical considerations for LED selection
Information from Osram Opto Semiconductors
This article provides guidelines for LED selection given a particular optical system. When choosing an LED, its optical properties must first be considered. Properties such as lumen output, intensity distribution and source size must be suited to the optical system... (more) |
The role of the rock mechanics engineer in the mining industry
by IE Clarke, Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Company, 1973
From the ICMEESA archive: The responsibilities of the rock mechanics engineer in the mining industry, and the available computer programs and their applications. Over the past decade (1963 - 1973), there has been a change of emphasis in the field of rock mechanics... (more)
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Intelligent programmable drives become a control for the entire machine
by Josef Hammer, Siemens
Mechatronics and modular machine concepts hold advantages for the machine builder in terms of simplifying construction and standardisation of the machine, among others. Mechatronic solutions and modular machine concepts are becoming more and more important for machine manufacturers... (more)
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Repairing explosion protected equipment
by Pieter Coetzee, Explotac
An explanation of the refurbishment, reclamation and repair of explosion-protected equipment for use in hazardous areas. The aim with repair of equipment for use in explosive atmospheres is to restore the integrity of the equipment to its original design... (more) |
Improving energy performance in plant and buildings: Part 2
by Gary Williams, Carolinas Energy Associates
Energy efficiency is our cheapest energy resource. According to a report released by the American Council for an Energy-efficient Economy, energy efficiency is the cheapest method of providing electricity. In the USA, energy efficiency programmes aimed at reducing energy... ( more)
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The impact of power management on building performance and energy costs
by Mark Chidichimo and Aubrey Oates, Schneider Electric
A review of how adding power management to building management services can reduce energy costs and improve building performance while enhancing occupant comfort. Power and energy management systems have long been used in power critical applications like industry data centers and hospitals... (more)
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- Nod for 9600 MW nuclear procurement programme
- R795-million redevelopment in Bryanston
- OR Tambo to become aerotropolis
- Grant arrangement signed or Mozambique water project
- KZN approves logistics park
- Infrastructure developments for sub-Saharan Africa... (more)
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