Energy and Power
Short-Circuit Electrical Currents
A short circuit is one of the major incidents affecting electrical systems. The consequences are often serious, if not dramatic: Although short circuits are less and less likely to occur… Read more
Oct 28, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Medium Voltage
Aluminum vs. Copper: Conductors in Low Voltage Dry Type Transformers
In North America, aluminum is the predominant choice of winding material for low-voltage, dry-type transformers larger than 15 kilovolt-amperes(kVA). In most other areas of the world, copper is the predominant… Read more
Oct 27, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Solar Power
Generating Power In The Future – Solar Wind Power
As the world discovers new ways to meet its growing energy needs, energy generated from Sun, which is better known as solar power and energy generated from wind called the… Read more
Oct 24, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Power System Stability
Power system stability is the ability of the system, for a given initial operating condition, to regain a normal state of equilibrium after being subjected to a disturbance. Stability is… Read more
Oct 23, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Cables
Types of Underground Lines
There are two methods of installing underground lines. In the first method, underground raceway systems (ducts) are installed below grade and then cable is pulled through them. Ducts may or… Read more
Oct 22, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
