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Traditionally generation of electricity has involved rotating machines to produce alternating sinusoidal voltage and current (a.c. systems). With the development of power electronics during the last ... read more..
While not as popular as it once was, frame leakage protection does still have some use in some circumstances. In essence frame leakage is an earth fault...
Control theory looks at how systems work and are controlled from a mathematical view. This note gives a brief introduction to some of the concepts – more...
If your are ever called out to troubleshoot something on your electrical system, one of the first things consider is the supply voltage. You want to ensure...
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...
Three phase systems are derived from three separate windings, either connected in delta or star (wye). Each winding can be treated separately, leading...
Years ago I was told that you should always try to write the best report you can. Many years later I still think on this as one of the better pieces of...
GE have put together a time-lapse video shown flight take-off and landings at some airports. An interesting view:
The windings of many medium and small sized transformers are protected by restricted earth fault (REF) systems. The illustration shows the principal of...
Depending where in the world you work, you are likely following one of two standards International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) National...
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