Robert DeLauter, PE with contributions from Steve Keeney Consider this: you have a solid preventive maintenance program for your Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System’s Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries. They are inspected twice yearly; all data is reviewed and a detailed report is sent with recommendations. The last report you received informed you the batteries are approaching five years old and you should budget to replace them. Like any...Continue Reading
On May 17, we welcomed the Delaware Valley 7 x 24 Chapter to our Ridley Park office for their 81st Chapter Meeting. As hosts, we were able to present a case study to the crowd of 80+ critical power industry professionals. Gene McNeil, VP of Critical Power Rental Division presented: Outgrowing the Electrical Infrastructure, a case study on Sure Power’s extended project with a state Office of Information Technology. In...Continue Reading
In this edition of the Battery Blog’s Learning Center, Gene McNeil, Vice President of Critical Power Systems at Sure Power highlights the inner workings of a simple, double-conversion UPS system. In this video you will learn how the power flow changes in the event of a power outage. Gene also reviews the rules for properly sizing batteries for a UPS system. This is a very simple basic block diagram...Continue Reading
When it comes to batteries, most of us do not pay much attention to them beyond size, purpose and ability to be recharged. Everyone knows about AA, AAA and D cells, watch batteries and car batteries, but when it comes to other types, few people can distinguish their purpose and performance. The key to understanding battery ratings is to learn about and decipher their specifications. Battery Basics At its most...Continue Reading
A business that relies on a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) system for load distribution during times of load dips and complete outage of incoming utility electrical feed need to ensure the proper 24/7 operation and maintenance of these systems. This will instill confidence and peace of mind when occurrences do occur from time to time. Analyzing a Client’s Requirements The right company can calculate the electrical load required to properly shut down electronic...Continue Reading
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