In three phase systems, the use of transformers with three windings (or legs) per side is common.  These three windings are often connected in delta or...

We have had the Wiki with us for a long time now, but at last I have decided to say bye bye – more details on why below.

Per unit fault calculations is a method whereby system impedances and quantities are normalised across different voltage levels to a common base.  By removing...

When looking at the design of a lighting scheme it is useful to have an understanding on the nature of light itself and some of the basic theory associated...

Traditionally generation of electricity has involved rotating machines to produce alternating sinusoidal voltage and current (a.c. systems). With the development...

Collection of links to various places with useful motor information. I’ll try and return to the page every now and again to update it with any motor notes...

If you have a great idea or invent something the last thing you want is someone to steal the idea. One of the things you can do is protect the intellectual...

One of the comments on my Motor Starting Series was asking for something on duty cycles. Here it is. As a purchaser of a motor, you have responsibility...

Problems on achieving maximum voltage drop within an installation come up often. Depending where you live, local regulations will have different limits...

Using software in our  work is essential for most of us and we are becoming even more dependant on it's use.  While software is a great asset, many times...