Motor starting and its associated problems are well-known to many people who have worked on large industrial processes. However, these things are, of course...

Using software in our  work is essential for most of us and we are becoming even more dependant on it's use.  While software is a great asset, many times...

Variable frequency drives are widely used to control the speed of ac motors.  This note looks at the mechanisms which enable drive units to control the...

Here’s list of some famous scientists. Deliberately short, with the aim to provide a quick memory jog or overview. If your looking for more detailed information...

Fault calculations are one of the most common types of calculation carried out during the design and analysis of electrical systems. These calculations...

Famed English chemist and physicist Michael Faraday was born on September 22, 1791, in Newington Butts, a suburb of Surrey just south of the London Bridge...

This article gives an introduction to IEEE 485 method for the selection and calculation of battery capacity.

A lot of our members work in countries where PPE (personal protective equipment) is regulated or they work for companies/organizations which take employee...

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...

Three phase systems are derived from three separate windings, either connected in delta or star (wye). Each winding can be treated separately, leading...