Power systems theory - generation, transmissions and distribution
This article gives an introduction to IEEE 485 method for the selection and calculation of battery capacity.
The other day I came across an article in Technology Review on the development of a smart transformer. A professor at North Carolina State University is...
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...
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...
Ever wondered what kind of power an aircraft uses when parked at the airport stand. Normally the aircraft generates it own power, but when parked with...
When selecting a generator, there are inherent limits on the active and reactive power which can be delivered. Generators are normally sized for a certain...
In electrical engineering, Network Theory is the study of how to solve circuit problems. By analyzing circuits, the engineer looks to determine the various...
Following on from my post on railway electrification voltages, I thought an introduction to traction substations would be a good idea. Traction substations...
We have a sister note to this (Robots - Interesting Video), in which I have posted some videos of interesting robots developed by commercial corporations...
GE have put together a time-lapse video shown flight take-off and landings at some airports. An interesting view:
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