Power systems theory - generation, transmissions and distribution
Laplace transforms and their inverse are a mathematical technique which allows us to solve differential equations, by primarily using algebraic methods...
The following tables provide quick order of magnitude fault levels for a a range of typical low voltage situations.
The inventor of the first visible light-emitting diode makes history again this year as it begins to show customers a 40-watt replacement GE Energy Smart...
Our cable sizing tool is one of the more popular tools on the site. The tool enables cables to be sized in compliance with BS 7671 (the IEE Wiring Regulations...
If you want to check a circuit is dead (not live), you should always use the three point method. First check a known live circuit, then check the dead...
Modelica is an open source (free) software language for modelling complex systems. Having never used it before, I thought I would download a development...
Two driverless and solar power vans have departed from Italy on their way to China via the silk road. During the 13,000 kM trip the vans will drive themselves...
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Following on from my post on railway electrification voltages, I thought an introduction to traction substations would be a good idea. Traction substations...
Power cables can basically be classified into earthed and unearthed cables, where earthed and unearthed refer to the application for which the cable is...
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