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

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

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

Sometimes it’s useful to be able to quickly lookup a piece of technical information.  This note is a collection of information related to motors, and in...

It wasn't so long ago I was telling someone that I don't use rules of thumb as most things are easily calculated anyhow.   As it turns out I last week...

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

Many medium voltage (MV) indoor switchgear rooms  exist worldwide. The complexity of these rooms varies considerably depending on location, function and...

Induction motors are frequently used in both industrial and domestic applications.  Within the induction motor, an electrical current in the rotor is induced...

I have been thinking recently that there appears to be less professional integrity around than when I first started my career in electrical engineering...

GE have put together a time-lapse video shown flight take-off and landings at some airports. An interesting view: