Electrical Systems

The Essential Role of Water Turbines in Harnessing Hydroelectric Power

Hydro Turbine, Image source: Energy Education Understanding Hydroelectric Power Hydroelectric power is one of the most efficient and widely used…

4 weeks ago

The Difference Between Residential and Commercial Electrical Work

Image by jarmoluk from Pixabay Electricians handle a variety of electrical systems, but residential and commercial work are not the…

1 month ago

Equipment Grounding vs. System Grounding

Grounding or earthing an electrical system is the process of connecting all metalwork/frame of electrical equipment i.e. the non-current carrying…

12 months ago

Switchgear Terminology & IEC Standards

Switchgear generally refers to the switching devices and their combinations, with the related control, measuring, protective and regulating equipment. The…

12 months ago

Testing & Commissioning Protective Schemes

Generally protective equipment testing may be divided into three stages: Factory tests. Commissioning tests. Periodic maintenance tests. Factory and commissioning…

1 year ago

Residential Electrical Wiring: Key Safety Considerations

Residential Electrical Wiring Overview A residential electric power service typically consists of a three wire ac system supplied by the…

1 year ago

Protective Relays: Function, Features & Operation

A protective relay is basically an electrical device that detects a fault in a power system and initiates the operation…

1 year ago

SF6 Circuit Breakers: Features, Operation & Applications

Introduction Many modern designs of circuit breakers for use at transmission voltages utilize sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas both as an…

1 year ago

Permanent Magnet DC Motors – Operation & Applications

Permanent magnet dc motors employ a permanent magnet instead of stationary field winding (as with the case of some other…

2 years ago

How solid-state soft starting of Induction motors is done

Solid-state soft starting is the most commonly used technique for starting induction motors. It provides a smooth build-up of current…

2 years ago