Fundamental electrical engineering concepts and theory
In the previous note we looked at the approach taken by the standard to the sizing of cables and illustrated this with an example. We then looked at one...
Resistors are electronic components that oppose the flow of current. Manufactured in various types and ranges they have a wide application to electronics...
Following on from my post on railway electrification voltages, I thought an introduction to traction substations would be a good idea. Traction substations...
When selecting a cable, the performance of the cable under fault conditions is an important consideration. It is important that calculations be carried...
Tapping your forearm or hand with a finger could soon be the way you interact with gadgets. A new technology created by Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon ...
Ever wondered what kind of power an aircraft uses when parked at the airport stand. Normally the aircraft generates it own power, but when parked with...
The other day I was talking to a colleague who is a building services consultant. Despite regularly specifying dry-type/cast resin transformers he was...
Everything physical in electrical engineering from insulations to conductors revolves around materials. Here we are listing common materials along with...
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...
GE have put together a time-lapse video shown flight take-off and landings at some airports. An interesting view:
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