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November 2009

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The Many Causes of Power Failures

Electrical power, in the short span of two centuries, has become an indispensible part of modern day life. Our work, leisure, healthcare, economy, and livelihood depend on a constant supply of electrical power. Even a temporary stoppage of power can lead to relative chaos, monetary setbacks, and possible loss of life. Power outages can be especially disastrous when it comes to life-support systems making backup power in these situations absolutely critical.  This month's article takes a closer look at some of the obvious - and not so obvious - causes of power failures.
 
Blackouts and other forms of power outages can be devastating to businesses and residents alike. To get more info on some of the primary causes of failures be sure to check out this month's article.  
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In the News

Bill Gates Opens Mega Data Center - Gulf News (11/21)

 

Microsoft has opened a data center in Europe that is backed by enough generators to power a small city.  The generators are there to protect valuable data in case of power outages in the area that might damage thousands of servers in the complex. Click here to read more >>

BC Hydro Recommends Emergency Generators - The Vancouver Sun (11/10)

 

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Cat Provides Power to the Navy - Journal Star (11/06)

 

The USS York, a Navy assault ship, will carry 5 diesel generators the size of a bus, provided by Caterpillar.  The bow of the ship contains 7.5 tons of steel used from the World Trade Center. The vessel was recently commissioned added to the Navy's fleet.  Click here to read more >>

Army Vehicle Powered by Electricity - Defense News (11/02)

 

Motors on each of the three axles on this truck run on electricity. A diesel generator charges up the motors to provide the power needed to run them.  The hybrid vehicle not only runs on electricity but can also be used as a power source for field hospitals and command centers. Click here to read more >>

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