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...

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...

The term 'N+1' relates to redundancy and simply means that if you required 'N' items of equipment for something to work, you would have one additional...

IEC 62305 'Protection against lightning' requires a risk assessment be carried out to determine the characteristics of any lightning protection system...

Here’s list of some famous scientists. Deliberately short, with the aim to provide a quick memory jog or overview. If your looking for more detailed information...

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

Collection of links to various places with useful motor information. I’ll try and return to the page every now and again to update it with any motor notes...

The robot folding towels post below was interesting enough at the time to post a link.  Recently I’ve come across a couple of other interesting videos...

This post is quick introduction and overview to different railway electrification voltages used in answer to a question sent in via email. While there...

Electromechanical relays have been the traditional backbone of electrical protection systems.  While over recent years these have been replaced by microprocessor...