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Understand the Dangers of Electrical Shock
Two good sources for those seeking to understand the dangers of electrical shock are OSHA1 and NIOSH. Electricity is one of the most common causes of fires and thermal burns in homes and workplaces. READ MORE
The Design Basics of Motor Protection Circuit Breaker
Application-specific variations of the motor protection circuit breaker (MPCB), these breakers combine the short-circuit and isolation functionality of the MCCB with the motor overcurrent protection of a traditional overload relay. MPCBs are UL 489 Listed as circuit breakers and verified as motor overload relays. READ MORE
Ohm's Law...the Relationship Between Voltage, Current and Resistance
George Simon Ohm discovered the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in an electric circuit in 1826. He found, by experiment, that pressure equaled the product of current and resistance; this relationship is referred to as Ohm's Law. This law is the practical basis on which most electrical calculations are determined. READ MORE
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2016 Keynote Speaker Announced
This year, PEARL is proud to announce that Dave Huffman, President of  Power Systems Testing Company and President of NETA, will be delivering the keynote address at the 19th Annual Electrical Safety, Reliability and Sustainability Conference & Exhibition. Mr. Huffman's talk is titled "Electrical Testing Procedures: An Introduction to the ANSI/NETA Test Specifications," and will plan to cover common testing procedures and give background on where they come from. His presentation will kick-off the Conference on Saturday, April 16, 2016, from 9:15-10:15am.
The 19th Annual Conference will be taking place in Austin, Texas at the Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin Downtown, April 14-17, 2016. |
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PEARL is now accepting applications for Level 1 Technician Certification. For more information, click here, or contact pearl@pearl1.org.
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