Fundamental electrical engineering concepts and theory
If you are working on a large plan, get the real coordinates [latitude, longitude] for two or more points and add them to the drawing. That way you can...
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...
ABB has produced a range of technical guides that offer concise explanations of the major technologies and technical issues in low voltage AC drives. ...
From the earliest times, humans have found ways to create light. Pre-historic peoples used natural materials (moss, grass, etc.) soaked in animal fat and...
Carrying out a protection system discrimination study is critical to ensure the correct functioning of the electrical system in the event of faults. ...
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...
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...
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...
Often document control is dictated by project requirements, for example a particular organisation may have an existing numbering system. Existing company...
Within Europe the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) has standardised the both the designation and colour of cables. ...
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