By Isabelle Heriakian / Published on Thu, 2009-11-05 01:00
This case study presents a methodology for improving power quality in an important industrial estate. A project was initiated to reduce the number of interruptions and enhance power quality in the estate and focused on reducing weak points in the power distribution system by inspecting distribution lines in both customer and utility areas. Once weaknesses were identified, corrective action would be taken and preventative measures taken to prevent re-occurance in order to provide high power availability to customers.
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By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Mon, 2009-02-23 08:10
A home owner in The Netherlands bought and moved into a house. After 3 months, he checked the electrical installation (he has an engineering background) and counts his blessings. The picture shows a connection box for a washing machine which was a ticking time bomb. It was only a matter of time before the poor connection caused a fire, for example when the washing machine is running at night and residents are sleeping.
When seeing this picture, I immediately agreed within my own family not to run the washing machine or dryer when we're out of the house.
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By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Sun, 2006-09-24 11:51
The Law "Engagement national pour le Logement" was passed on July 13, 2006. It is a Law for the public interest on housing in France. It contains in particular a measure on periodic inspection for electrical installations in existing dwellings.
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By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Wed, 2006-01-11 22:02
Please give us your opinion on the state of Europe's wiring and the need for periodic inspection.
Take survey
After completion of the survey, participants can see a page with the interim results.
(status June 4, 2007: 114 replies)
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By Jonathan Manson / Published on Mon, 2005-02-28 01:00
Pieter Vermeyen, KULeuven - ESAT / Electa
Benoit Dome, Copper Benelux
Jonathan Manson, Gorham & Partners
While standards of safety in most areas of life are constantly improving, the safety of domestic electrical installations is lagging. People expect to be at their safest when in their own homes and tend not to be aware of the risks that face them there.
The majority of incidents resulting from unsafe installations – deaths and injuries from fire and electrical shock – are preventable. As the housing stock ages, the need to introduce regulation to preserve and enhance the safety of an ageing population becomes an increasing priority. The majority of European housing stock (60%) is already over 30 years old. Unless these buildings are properly renovated, their technical installations become progressively less suited to the higher standards of functionality, security and safety required by today’s society. This paper summarises over 50 person-years experience in the field of electrical safety promotion in the home, and proposes a number of ’lessons learned’ for addressing this problem.
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