Power systems theory - generation, transmissions and distribution
Following on from my post on railway electrification voltages, I thought an introduction to traction substations would be a good idea. Traction substations...
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...
Exposure to time varying magnetic fields, from power frequencies to the gigahertz range can have harmful consequences. A lot of research has been conducted...
From the earliest times, humans have found ways to create light. Pre-historic peoples used natural materials (moss, grass, etc.) soaked in animal fat and...
IEC 60947 is the circuit breaker standard and covers the marking of breakers in detail. Any manufacturer following this standard should comply with the...
When selecting a cable, the performance of the cable under fault conditions is an important consideration. It is important that calculations be carried...
I was reminded of Occam's Razor while reading a book. It's quite a simple principal of logic which has stood the test of time and is accepted as central...
Cable insulation is used to provide electrical separation between conductors of a cable. During the historical development of cables, numerous types...
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Our IEE cable sizing was wrote a few years ago and had become rough around the edges. I thought it was time to give the tool a service. Unfortunately when...
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