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Marnie Surfaceblow: When Exploring Unknown Territory, Bring a Guide [FICTION]

Long-time POWER readers may remember Marmaduke Surfaceblow, a fictional character whose engineering escapades were brilliantly portrayed in hundreds of stories published within POWER magazine’s pages over more than 30 years…


Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) receives grant funding for three projects, serving in advisory role for five additional grants

January 13, 2023 – The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF), the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), has received grant funding for four projects, including two funded…


Commissioning and Acceptance Testing Are the Foundation for Total Electrical System Lifecycle Management

To manage the challenges of today’s complex electrical power systems and tightening budgets, facility managers need to understand the critical connection between electrical commissioning and acceptance testing, and planning for…


Innovative Firefighting Technology Improves Equipment, Personnel Safety

A hybrid fire protection system has the ability to discharge a cloud of hybrid media into protected spaces to extinguish fires without the use of dangerous chemicals. The hybrid cloud…


Making Sense of New Arc Flash Protection Rules

Standards and regulations may change, but the danger associated with arc flash hazards remains. Analyzing potential incident energy correctly and understanding what personal protection equipment is required can help workers…