For unbalance conditions the calculation of fault currents is more complex. One method of dealing with this is symmetrical components. Using symmetrical...

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The European Union is implementing a voluntary code of practice for participants with the aim of improving the overall efficiency of data centres. As part...

Some colleagues had an issue earlier in the week on sizing conduits to be cast in concrete for some power cables . It became clear that none of us had...

I have been thinking recently that there appears to be less professional integrity around than when I first started my career in electrical engineering...

Everything physical in electrical engineering from insulations to conductors revolves around materials. Here we are listing common materials along with...

Estimating maximum demand is a topic frequently discussed. Working out how much power to allow for a building can be very subjective . Allowing too much...

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Lead acid batteries are cost effect and reliable, making them suitable for many applications.This note examines topics of interest associated with the...