Many questions sent in to the site are in connection with motor starting and in particular star-delta.  For all but the simplest application, there is...

Modelica is an open source (free) software language for modelling complex systems. Having never used it before, I thought I would download a development...

This post is quick introduction and overview to different railway electrification voltages used in answer to a question sent in via email. While there...

If your are ever called out to troubleshoot something on your electrical system, one of the first things consider is the supply voltage. You want to ensure...

The new standard IEC 61439 replaces the old 60439. Compared to the old standard, the new 61439 is a more clearly defined and takes into account the assembly...

I've been considering a blog on the 110 or 230 Volt issue for a while.  While browsing the Internet I came across a great summary by Borat over at  engineering...

Most installations involve some form of lightning protection system which is connected to an earth electrode.  The function of the earth electrode is to...

Depending where in the world you work, you are likely following one of two standards International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) National...

GE's latest thinking on product manufacturing is he Shingijutsu philosophy or Lean production system. They have started applying this at the Louisville...

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...