Will Cloud Computing Positively Have Switchboard Effect on Data Center Energy Consumption?
Cloud computing is the latest trend to rock the IT world, with large international internet service providers scrambling to secure their position in this developing sector. The consequent fervor caused by cloud computing has resulted in the emergence of numerous studies, papers, blogs, threads and discussions, which applaud the switchboard effect that cloud computing will have on the energy utilization of data centers. Research such as that undertaken... Read More
Switchboards Explained
Switchboards are basically a distribution board (DB) that receives a large amount of power and dispatches it in small measures to various electrical equipment located within the power distribution system. In addition, switchboards have power-controlling devices such as breakers, switches, and protection devices such as fuses. switchboards are generally divided into the following four classes: Direct-control panel-type Remote mechanical-control... Read More
Switchboards, Custom Built for Non-Standard Installations
The term switchboard is a term that is used to describe many things. For instance, it is used in many applications and many manufacturing processes. switchboards are mainly used in printed circuit boards known as PCB which is used to support and electronically link electronic components together through conductive tracks or pathways. It also can be used for audio mixers also known as soundboards that are used in recording audio professionally. To... Read More
Switchboard Comparisons – What Kind Do I Need?
Since Alexander Graham Bell invented telephones, the invention received a tremendous amount of improvements and upgrades over the course of time. A lot of people saw great potential for telephones, both in a business perspective and a consumer perspective. The best one that businesses may have received is the creation of switchboards. Society used to perceive switchboards as something that could have never been used in different areas and locations... Read More
Switchboard Basics
Power distribution systems in commercial and industrial facilities are electrically more complex than that of a residential home. As a result, these larger power distribution systems must be capable of handling higher levels of current and voltage. Generally, medium to large facilities require switchboards to safely circulate power to transformers, panelboards, control equipment and finally to system loads. The role of the switchboard, therefore,... Read More
Safety and the Switchgear Power System
A switchgear power system is a huge panel that contains a lot of switches, breakers, fuses and controls. This switchboard has one main purpose which is to protect and isolate the electrical tools and equipment that is attached and connected to the switchboard. This switchboard can control the electric current that is going to all of the electric tools and devices. It is used when an overload occurs or something similar. It is used to cut off the... Read More
How Can a Switchboard Ensure Safety?
Any electric power supply system works by directing the electricity coming to it to different tools or equipment. This is done by using an electric switchboard. An electrical switchboard is a essentially a safety device that is used to direct the electricity from one point to another. In this case, it directs the electricity from the electric power supply system to the tools and equipment. It is basically one huge panel or a number of electric panels... Read More
How a Switchboard Ensures Safety
A switchboard is a very critical device used to supply, and redirect electric power from a main source to electric equipment. The National Electrical Code of the U.S defines it as a large single panel, or an assembly of panels on which switches, buses, overcurrent protection devices, and other devices are mounted. This definition is not only about the components contained in it, but also about the role the switchboard plays. One of the key reasons... Read More
Functions of Electrical Switchgear and Switchboard Systems
In most industrial and commercial applications the continuity and distribution of electrical energy is extremely important regarding not only the efficiency of the facility, but also the safety of the personnel involved. Generally, within an installation, power distribution and protection concerning equipment is carried out by either switchgear or board version devices. A Comparison of Switchgear and Switchboard Devices Switchgear devices are basically... Read More
Electrical Switchboard and Lighting Controls
In order to control the lighting in a facility or a residential space, a lighting control panel is needed. panel boards can be used to control the distribution of electricity and a subset of this panel is the lighting control panel. Lighting Control Panels can give you total control of all the lights in a facility or a building or it can give you control of lighting in a specific section of the building. These panels can be either 3-phase or a single... Read More
Switchboard Box Cooling Improvements
Advances in Data Center Cooling Technology – Thinking Outside the Switchboard Box The ever rising cost of energy coupled with the negative environmental effect of consuming high amounts of electrical power generated from non-renewable sources, has caused the Information Technology (IT) industry to readily rethink its energy consumption. One component of IT operations which has consequently become problematic for the sector is data centers with... Read More
Electrical Switchboard and Lighting Control Panels
In order to control the lighting in a facility or a residential space, a lighting control panel is needed. panel boards can be used to control the distribution of electricity and a subset of this panel is the lighting control panel. Lighting Control Panels can give you total control of all the lights in a facility or a building or it can give you control of lighting in a specific section of the building. These panels can be either 3-phase or a single... Read More
