Fault calculations are one of the most common types of calculation carried out during the design and analysis of electrical systems. These calculations...

Within Europe the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) has standardised the both the designation and colour of cables.   ...

Photovoltaic (PV) cells (sometimes called solar cells) convert solar energy into electrical energy.  Every year more and more PV systems are installed...

A recurring theme on our forums is cable sizing. Now many installations are unique and require special consideration. However, a lot of the time things...

Multimeters are undoubtedly the most common item of electrical test equipment in use.  Often it is the first piece of equipment people will turn to when...

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Everything physical in electrical engineering from insulations to conductors revolves around materials. Here we are listing common materials along with...

I'm a fan of using manufacturers catalogues. There are two main reasons for this. Firstly, if your involved in the purchase of equipment, you will likely...

When selecting a cable, the performance of the cable under fault conditions is an important consideration. It is important that calculations be carried...

The calculation of current in a three phase system has been brought up on our site feedback and is a discussion I seem to get involved in every now and...