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First female Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology in the Middle East(25/05/2009)
A Bahraini female electrical engineer has been made a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), making her the first female Fellow in the Middle East. Mariam Jumaan, director of public sector reform for the Economic Development Board (EDB), made a number of impressive developments and achievements throughout her 25-year career. She has been a driving force behind a number of utility projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In ... [more]
IEE publishes new guidance for electricians on Selection and Erection of Equipment(26/03/2009)
The IEE has published new guidance for electricians. Guidance Note 1 – Selection and Erection of Equipment enlarges upon and simplifies relevant requirements of BS 7671:2008. It includes detailed coverage of external influences and factors affecting the installation of cables and equipment. It discusses various types of protective devices in easy-to-read text and includes illustrations in full colour. Nick Canty, IET publishing director, s... [more]
New IET Guide to Emergency Lighting provides guidance on electrical installations in buildings(17/03/2009)
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has published a new book designed to assist electricians. The Electrician's Guide to Emergency Lighting is one of a number of publications prepared by the IET to provide guidance on electrical installations in buildings. This new book is concerned with emergency lighting and in particular emergency escape lighting. The book is expected to be read in conjunction with the legislation: Approv... [more]
Schneider Electric explains how businesses can save up to 30 percent of their energy usage(17/12/2008)
Schneider Electric is hosting a Tackling Energy event at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on 20 January 2009. Schneider Electric’s aim is to help unravel the new and changing legislation and present solutions to the challenges faced through ambitious Government expectations and public demand for efficient buildings. There will be four seminars presented in the morning, which will then be repeated in the afternoon. Delegates can take part in a... [more]
Schneider Electric helps choose a suitable RCCB for Special Locations(15/07/2008)
The new 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations gives particular attention to protection in so-called Special Locations. These include, for example, swimming pools, marinas and other basins, as well as caravan and camping parks. In general, the requirements for these areas dictate the almost universal provision of residual current protection, typically in the form of an RCCB (residual current circuit breaker). Choosing a suitable RCCB is, h... [more]
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