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Various techniques exist to enable the correct selection of batteries for UPS applications. The procedure described below is one of the more common. It is also possible to use the IEEE 485 method ... read more..
This article gives an introduction to IEEE 485 method for the selection and calculation of battery capacity.
When looking at the design of a lighting scheme it is useful to have an understanding on the nature of light itself and some of the basic theory associated with this. This article provides an over... read more..
Alternating current (a.c.) is the backbone of modern electrical power distribution. In this article I’ll be pulling some of the more important concepts together. It is a work in progress and I’ll be add... read more..
Electromechanical relays have been the traditional backbone of electrical protection systems. While over recent years these have been replaced by microprocessor based numerical devices, there are ... read more..
Anyone specifying or using electric motors should have a basic understanding how the insulation is related to temperature. Three classes of insulation are in common use (with 'F' being the most common).... read more..
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...
We have a sister note to this (Robots - Interesting Video), in which I have posted some videos of interesting robots developed by commercial corporations...
Fault calculations are one of the most common types of calculation carried out during the design and analysis of electrical systems. These calculations...
While there are a vast array of cable insulation materials, these are often divided into two general types; Thermoplastic or Thermosetting. For example...
Alternating current (a.c.) is the backbone of modern electrical power distribution. In this article I’ll be pulling some of the more important concepts...
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This is the second post in a series of two on periodic electrical inspections. In the first post, I discussed how often inspections should be carried out...
The other day I came across an article in Technology Review on the development of a smart transformer. A professor at North Carolina State University is...
Capacitors have numerous applications in electrical and electronic applications. This note examines the use of capacitors to store electrical energy....
Laplace transforms and their inverse are a mathematical technique which allows us to solve differential equations, by primarily using algebraic methods...
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