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For unbalance conditions the calculation of fault currents is more complex. One method of dealing with this is symmetrical Specialized
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1,000 kV UHV First for China

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At the beginning of the year China put the world's first 1,000
kV UHV transmission system into operation. Transmitting
power at over a million volts is...

The ac resistance of conductors

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Hazardous Areas – IEC and NEC/CEC Comparison In a previous article I looked at the dc resistance of
conductors and in this article we turn our attention to ac
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resistance. If you have not read the...
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Voltage Levels to IEC 60038

Depending where in the world you work, you are likely following one of two standards
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International Electrotechnical Commissio...
The standard aims to consolidate AC and traction voltages
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within the industry and defines the following bands: band 1 -
A.C. systems 100 V to 1...

International System of Units (SI System)

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The International System of Units (abbreviated SI) is the
Maxwell's Equations - Gauss's Electric Field Law world's most widely used system of units. The system
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DC Motor Operation
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formulated by Carl Friedrich Gauss in 1835. operation)
Coils of wire on the rotor carry a d.c. current which
In Gauss'... read more.. (https://myelectrical.com/notes/entryid/230/maxwells-equations-gausss-electric-field-law) generates a magnetic field. A stator magnetic field is created
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Circuit breakers are switching devices whose primary
function is to isolate parts of an electrical distribution system
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Manufacturing RF
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Maxwell's Equations are a set of fundamental relationships,
which govern how electric and magnetic fields interact. The
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developed by commercial corporations...
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By Steven McFadyen (/user-profile/userid/3) on 2/8/2013 11:17 AM
The other day I came across an article in Technology
Review on the development of a smart transformer. A
Current transformers (CTs) are used to convert high level currents to a sma...
professor at North Carolina State University is...
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Why use catalogues

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I'm a fan of using manufacturers catalogues. There are two
main reasons for this. Firstly, if your involved in the
purchase of equipment, you will likely...

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Dielectrics (insulating materials for example) when subjected to a varying electric field, will have some energy loss. The
varying electric field causes small realignment of weakly bonded mo...
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If you are wondering what happe...

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When sizing cables nearly, everyone uses some form of software. This ranges from homespun spreadsheets to complex
network analyses software. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.
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By Steven McFadyen (/user-profile/userid/3) on 3/1/2009 11:47 AM

The calculation of current in a three phase system has been brought up on our site feedback and is a discussion I seem to
get involved in every now and again. While some colleagues prefer to remember...
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Electric motors are one of the most widely used items of electrical equipment. Improving motor efficiency benefits include,
reduced power demand, lower operating costs and reduced environment impact....
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By Steven McFadyen (/user-profile/userid/3) on 6/16/2010 5:42 PM
Estimating maximum demand is a topic frequently discussed. Working out how much power to allow for a building can be
very subjective . Allowing too much power results in additional equipment, increased ...
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armour-loss)
By Steven McFadyen (/user-profile/userid/3) on 10/13/2013 11:44 PM

When sizing cables, the heat generated by losses within any sheath or armour need to be evaluated. When significant, it
becomes a factor to be considered in the sizing of cables.

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By Steven McFadyen (/user-profile/userid/3) on 4/8/2012 1:38 PM

A battery consists of one or more cells, each of which use stored chemical energy to produce electrical energy, There are
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