Power systems theory - generation, transmissions and distribution
Circuit breakers are switching devices whose primary function is to isolate parts of an electrical distribution system in the even of abnormal conditions...
A UPS is an uninterruptible power supply. It is a device which maintains a continuous supply of electrical power, even in the event of failure of the...
Recently I have seen a few interesting articles on viable cold fusion; the combining of atoms at room like temperatures to create boundless energy. Now...
The term 'N+1' relates to redundancy and simply means that if you required 'N' items of equipment for something to work, you would have one additional...
Steel ladders, trays and baskets form the backbone of cable containment systems. Often these items need some form of surface treatment to prevent corrosion...
Cable insulation is used to provide electrical separation between conductors of a cable. During the historical development of cables, numerous types...
Most installations involve some form of lightning protection system which is connected to an earth electrode. The function of the earth electrode is to...
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...
The widely used United Sates standard ANSI/IEEE C37.2 'Electrical Power System Device Function Numbers, Acronyms, and Contact Designations' deals with...
Problems on achieving maximum voltage drop within an installation come up often. Depending where you live, local regulations will have different limits...
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