Fundamental electrical engineering concepts and theory
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Most installations involve some form of lightning protection system which is connected to an earth electrode. The function of the earth electrode is to...
Induction motors are frequently used in both industrial and domestic applications. Within the induction motor, an electrical current in the rotor is induced...
Circuit breakers are switching devices whose primary function is to isolate parts of an electrical distribution system in the even of abnormal conditions...
This article gives an introduction to IEEE 485 method for the selection and calculation of battery capacity.
IEEE TV has a part series of videos on wind power and it's implication. For a really good overview to the technologies and issues around wind power, these...
One of the requirements to ensuring that everything works is to have equipment selected, manufactured and verified [tested] to IEC standards. Not all equipment...
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...
Problems on achieving maximum voltage drop within an installation come up often. Depending where you live, local regulations will have different limits...
Some colleagues had an issue earlier in the week on sizing conduits to be cast in concrete for some power cables . It became clear that none of us had...
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