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Photovoltaic (PV) systems are typically more efficient when connected in parallel with a main power gird. During periods when the PV system generates energy...

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

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...

Often document control is dictated by project requirements, for example a particular organisation may have an existing numbering system. Existing company...

Problems on achieving maximum voltage drop within an installation come up often. Depending where you live, local regulations will have different limits...

Power factor is the ratio between the real power (P in kW) and apparent power (S in kVA) drawn by an electrical load. The reactive power (Q in kVAr)...

Variable frequency drives are widely used to control the speed of ac motors.  This note looks at the mechanisms which enable drive units to control the...

It wasn't so long ago I was telling someone that I don't use rules of thumb as most things are easily calculated anyhow.   As it turns out I last week...