Fundamental electrical engineering concepts and theory
Lead acid batteries are cost effect and reliable, making them suitable for many applications.This note examines topics of interest associated with the...
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...
If two dissimilar metals are touching and an external conducting path exists, corrosion of one the metals can take place. Moisture or other materials...
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Per unit fault calculations is a method whereby system impedances and quantities are normalised across different voltage levels to a common base. By removing...
"I can live with doubt and uncertainty and not knowing. I think it is much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers that might be wrong...
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...
IEC 60947 is the circuit breaker standard and covers the marking of breakers in detail. Any manufacturer following this standard should comply with the...
Various techniques exist to enable the correct selection of batteries for UPS applications. The procedure described below is one of the more common. ...
Fault calculations are one of the most common types of calculation carried out during the design and analysis of electrical systems. These calculations...
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