Power systems theory - generation, transmissions and distribution
The new standard IEC 61439 replaces the old 60439. Compared to the old standard, the new 61439 is a more clearly defined and takes into account the assembly...
Fire resistant and fire retardant cable sheaths are design to resist combustion and limit the propagation of flames. Low smokes cables have a sheath designed...
Dielectrics (insulating materials for example) when subjected to a varying electric field, will have some energy loss. The varying electric field causes...
Modelica is an open source (free) software language for modelling complex systems. Having never used it before, I thought I would download a development...
The following tables provide quick order of magnitude fault levels for a a range of typical low voltage situations.
Following on from my post on railway electrification voltages, I thought an introduction to traction substations would be a good idea. Traction substations...
Control theory looks at how systems work and are controlled from a mathematical view. This note gives a brief introduction to some of the concepts – more...
Battery powered cars are a hot topic and widely debated. The pros, cons, issues and time frames can be talked about endlessly. An article by the Telegraph...
We have had the Wiki with us for a long time now, but at last I have decided to say bye bye – more details on why below.
Anyone specifying or using electric motors should have a basic understanding how the insulation is related to temperature. Three classes of insulation...
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