I received this question by email a few weeks. First thoughts was that it is a product of the mathematics of rotating a straight conductor in a magnetic...

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...

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...

If you want to check a circuit is dead (not live), you should always use the three point method. First check a known live circuit, then check the dead...

I'm a fan of using manufacturers catalogues. There are two main reasons for this. Firstly, if your involved in the purchase of equipment, you will likely...

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

In a previous article I looked at the dc resistance of conductors and in this article we turn our attention to ac resistance. If you have not read the...

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...

Resistors are electronic components that oppose the flow of current.  Manufactured in various types and ranges they have a wide application to electronics...

A single phase system is perhaps the most common type of system most people are familiar with. This is what people have in their homes and what appliances...