by jfranzen | Oct 23, 2026 | Data Center Insights
Why Multi-Site Data Center Operators Need a Better Approach to UPS Battery Maintenance, Monitoring and Lifecycle Management Data center power gets plenty of attention right now. Much of the discussion focuses on the impact on local communities, grid capacity, long...
by jfranzen | May 7, 2024 | White Papers
Introduction An electrical contractor created a short circuit during a battery installation. In 2016, we received a called for assistance from one of our customers when their “embedded” electrical contractor installed two battery systems in a new unit at their...
by jfranzen | May 7, 2024 | White Papers
Introduction Battery system maintenance and monitoring are key elements in the reliability of any DC battery powered system and are IEEE and NERC requirements. Also, most battery manufacturers require regular maintenance and maintenance records of purchased batteries...
by jfranzen | May 7, 2024 | White Papers
Introduction Lead-acid batteries have been around for more than 150 years. While flat plate models with a lattice grid represented a technological leap forward in 1881, tubular construction is a more robust technology with many advantages. With advancements such as...
by jfranzen | May 7, 2024 | White Papers
Introduction An electrical contractor damaged jars during installation resulting in delayed leaks surfacing after new battery and battery building was turned over to plant operations. In 2017 we received a call from a utility customer who reported leaking cells in a...
