Fundamental electrical engineering concepts and theory
Alternating current (a.c.) is the backbone of modern electrical power distribution. In this article I’ll be pulling some of the more important concepts...
Over the past year or so I've been involved in on going discussions related to referring fault levels from the secondary of a transformer to the primary...
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.
In 2011, with the introduction of it’s Panda search ranking algorithms, Google introduced tools for determining the original author of posts. The intention...
Fault calculations are one of the most common types of calculation carried out during the design and analysis of electrical systems. These calculations...
When thinking about watts (W) or kilowatt (kW = 1000 W) it can be useful too keep in mind the fundamental ideas behind the unit. Watt is not a pure electrical...
Years ago I was told that you should always try to write the best report you can. Many years later I still think on this as one of the better pieces of...
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...
Depending where in the world you work, you are likely following one of two standards International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) National...
If you want to check a circuit is dead (not live), you should always use the three point method. First check a known live circuit, then check the dead...
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