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...

Just added a page to the tools, which will allow you to calculate the synchronous speed, slip and rated torque for an induction motor. Not a particularly...

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Earthing of electrical systems is essential for the correct functioning and the protecting of life and equipment in the event of faults.  The earth electrode...

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Most installations involve some form of lightning protection system which is connected to an earth electrode.  The function of the earth electrode is to...