Ever wonder why petrochemical plants and refineries bury so much copper wire and ground rods throughout the process units when it isn’t required by the NEC? The NEC establishes the minimum ...

The use of structural metal as a grounding electrode is an issue that has been revised during several recent Code cycles. The 2011 NEC has once again revisited the rule explaining when a structural ...

AN estimated 58 people lose their life each week as a result of electric shock. In an electrical system, the grounding system is the primary protection against electrical shock hazards. It provides a ...

Lightning protection is a critical aspect of establishments that operate sensitive electrical equipment, especially in the broadcast industry. Tied to this first line of protection against lightning ...

Adequate grounding means different things to different engineers. To the electrical engineer it means compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC). To the RF engineer it means proper grounding and ...