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Grounded vs. Ungrounded Lines in an Operating Room
When visualizing the word “Line” as it relates to operating rooms, picture all of the components in an ungrounded system. The ungrounded system is...
Isolation Monitoring Interrupters (IMIs) in Aviation
The recent rise of Electrical Vehicles (EVs) has given birth to a variety of industries investigating alternative drive trains and propulsion...
Case Study: Vulcan Materials Company and Mining
Mines can be one of the harshest environments to operate in since equipment is often installed in remote locations where the ore or material being...
Case Study: VideoRay and Underwater Electrical Safety
Founded in 1999, VideoRay is a global leader in underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) technology, servicing the world’s navies, coast guards, and...
What to do When a LIM Alarms
Line Isolation Monitors (LIMs) are essential to operating rooms in the U.S. If unfamiliar with a LIM, it is easy to become intimidated by the...
IMI’s and Hyperloop
In 2013, Elon Musk published a white paper on his idea of a new method of high-speed ground transportation, called Hyperloop. SpaceX, founded by Musk,...
NEW Water Upgraded Water Reclamation
The city of Green Bay is Wisconsin’s oldest city and sits at the mouth of the largest body of surface freshwater in the world – the Great Lakes. In...
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) – Potential in System Design
In order to take advantage of the inherent benefits of an ungrounded system (such as high availability and improved fire protection), it must be...
What is a Line Isolation Monitor?
A Line Isolation Monitor, commonly referred to as “LIM”, monitors the overall insulation of a “Line.” Line Isolation Monitors are used to monitor...
How do Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Work?
Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations are also known to the industry as EVSE (Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment). There are different levels of...
Bender Devices Donated to USS Pampanito, a Balao-class Submarine Used in WWII
Richard Pekelney, a member of San Francisco’s Maritime National Park Association, has used many Bender products over the years. Most recently, Mr....
FSU CAPS Installed Bender High Resistance Grounding System for Propulsion System Tests
Bender worked closely to assist the Florida State University Center for Advanced Power Systems acquire and install a monitored neutral grounding...
Operating Room Power System Selection Guide for 208V-240V Medical Equipment
According to The Healthcare Facilities Code (NFPA 99), circuits in “Wet Procedure Locations” shall be supplied by either an Isolated Power Systems...
Disparity Between Electrical Code and Product
What can an electrical-system designer or installation contractor do when there are no products or solutions suitable to meet an electrical code...
Isolation Monitoring Interrupters and Student Races
Electrical vehicles have become more mainstream in recent years, and colleges and universities have been early adopters of the movement, constantly...
The Downsides to Resistance Grounding Power Systems and How to Avoid Them
Resistance grounding is being more widely adopted outside of the historical markets of mining, pulp and paper, and oil and gas. Several advantages of...