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Understanding Smith Charts
The Smith chart, also known as a polar impedance plot, was invented by Philip Smith in 1939 to plot the…
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Transformer Testing and Fault Finding
Power transformer failure results in production loss, unavailability of critical services, and loss of revenue. Routine testing and performing diagnostics…
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Electricity and Electromagnetism: Theory and Applications
Undoubtedly one of the few major discoveries of humankind throughout history, electricity has changed our lives in ways our ancestors…
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The Basics of Battery Technology
Battery technology has come a long way over the centuries. Copper and lime or lemon juice has given way to…
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Using Transformers in Electrical Engineering
Transformers are among the most common of electrical devices found in power plants, substations, electrical, and electronic equipment. Just about…
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Types of Batteries and Their Applications
A battery is a source of electrical energy, which is provided by one or more electrochemical cells of the battery…
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Comparison of Lithium Ion to Lithium Iron Battery
What are the major differences between Lithium Ion and Lithium Iron batteries? Is the only difference the letter “R” in…
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Power Engineering Basics and Job Profiles Explained
What does the term Power Engineering mean? What are its benefits? How did it come into existence? All of these…
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The Mathematics of Resistance
Resistance may be a necessary evil but even then it has not been given a free reign by nature. Resistance…
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What Causes Flares or Arcing in Substations?
Arcing and flares at substations can become a big problem. Why do they happen, and what can be done to…
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Controlling AC Motor Speed Using VFDs Through Constant V/F Ratio
A resistive load can be simply controlled by varying the applied voltage. But controlling inductive loads like an AC motor…
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How Dry Cell Batteries Generate Electricity
Normally a dry cell is also referred to as a Zinc-Carbon Leclanche cell. It is an easily portable, compact, and…