Power systems theory - generation, transmissions and distribution
GE's latest thinking on product manufacturing is he Shingijutsu philosophy or Lean production system. They have started applying this at the Louisville...
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Depending where in the world you work, you are likely following one of two standards International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) National...
Motor starting and its associated problems are well-known to many people who have worked on large industrial processes. However, these things are, of course...
The following tables provide quick order of magnitude fault levels for a a range of typical low voltage situations.
In three phase systems, the use of transformers with three windings (or legs) per side is common. These three windings are often connected in delta or...
Following on from my post on railway electrification voltages, I thought an introduction to traction substations would be a good idea. Traction substations...
Photovoltaic (PV) systems are typically more efficient when connected in parallel with a main power gird. During periods when the PV system generates energy...
Coils of wire on the rotor carry a d.c. current which generates a magnetic field. A stator magnetic field is created using either permanent magnets or...
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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