Fundamental electrical engineering concepts and theory
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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...
When sizing cables, the heat generated by losses within any sheath or armour need to be evaluated. When significant, it becomes a factor to be considered...
Electric motors are one of the most widely used items of electrical equipment. Improving motor efficiency benefits include, reduced power demand, lower...
When sizing cables nearly, everyone uses some form of software. This ranges from homespun spreadsheets to complex network analyses software. Each has its...
IEC 62305 'Protection against lightning' requires a risk assessment be carried out to determine the characteristics of any lightning protection system...
The other day I came across an article in Technology Review on the development of a smart transformer. A professor at North Carolina State University is...
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...
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the study of coordinating electromagnetic fields give off equipment, with the withstand (compatibility) of other...
One of the fundamental requirements of an alternating current distribution systems it to have the ability to change the magnitude of voltages. It is more...
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