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Insulation resistance test- 9 safety tips to follow.
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What is Power Correction Factor for Transformers
Correction or improvement of the power factor of electrical equipment like transformers is done to reduce the required electric power…
Basics 7 min read
Circuits and Techniques for Implementing Capacitive Touch Sensing
This article presents some basic cap-sense circuit configurations and discusses how to deal with low- and high-frequency noise. Measuring Change…
Basics 2 min read
Electrical Switchgear Protection
Definition of Switchgear A switchgear or electrical switchgear is a generic term which includes all the switching devices associated with mainly power system protection. It…
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Current Divider Circuits
Let’s analyse a simple parallel circuit, determining the branch currents through individual resistors: Knowing that voltages across all components in…
Basics 8 min read
Battery Technology
In the modern era, electrical energy is normally converted from mechanical energy, solar energy, and chemical energy etc. A battery is a…
Basics 5 min read
A System of Systems – Microgrids Poised to Soar in Popularity
Microgrids are smaller versions of the national electricity grid running independently. Here you can read about microgrids, why we need…
Basics 4 min read
Phasor representation of Voltage and Current
The voltage and current waveforms are given as It can be seen from the waveforms (Fig b) of the two…
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How dry type transformers are self-extinguishing and fire resistant.
Dry type transformers are self-extinguishing and fire resistant as construction materials used in the dry type transformer are aluminum, silica…
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Basic concept of electrical earthing or grounding.
The earthing or grounding of an electrical system plays a very important role for the stability and safety operation of…
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How to Measure a Tall Building or Skyscaper – 5 More Techniques
Can you believe that you can measure the height of a tall tower or a building with the help of…
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7 Project Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Neglecting project management altogether is a huge mistake for any business, but it’s not the only one you can make.…