Fire Prevention Month
I was listening to an online Philippine radio station when the anchor man interviewed an official from the Fire Department. They were talking March as the Fire Prevention month. Again, …
Why We Perform A VLF Test?
ATE has provided a very good reasons on this article why high voltage withstand tests on cables are necessary. Past practices involved HVDC Hi-pot or DC leakage current methods. They …
Safety of Machinery – Over complicating emergency stop design
In the design of emergency stop device or function, there are always arguments on how to implement it. Lots of people argues without any basis at all. This process is …
Another Gas Leak Explosion
Gas (LPG or LNG) is a common commodity in a modern household. It is used primarily for cooking or heating. The New York building explosion is another tragedy caused by …
Filipinos Are Truly World Class
I was truly amazed to learn that the trainers of the TBOSIET certification I recently attended were Filipinos. This is one proof that Filipinos are truly world class as they …
Isolation of Neutral Conductor in Hazardous Areas
IEC 60079-14 (2007) Clause 8.2 Electrical isolation, states that: To allow work to be carried out safely, suitable means of isolation (for example isolators, fuses and links) shall be provided …