Basic three phase power measurements explained in details
Although single-phase electricity is used to supply common domestic and office electrical appliances, three phase alternating current (a.c.) systems are almost universally used to distribute electrical power and to supply… Read more
Jan 13, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi
What is an inductor and how it works (facts you must NEVER forget)
We have all heard the term Inductor many times, but what is it? Well, it is a passive element designed to store energy in its magnetic field. Inductors find numerous… Read more
Nov 30, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
6 transformer operating limitations that make it far from ideal
There are few operating limitations that make transformer far from ideal. Generally, some of transformer operating limitations can be minimized, but not in total, never in total. Let’s talk about… Read more
Sep 28, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Three-phase transformer connections and vector groups for beginners
In theory a three-phase transformer works like three separate single-phase transformers with shared limbs in which the magnetic circuit for the outer limbs is longer than for the centre limb…. Read more
Sep 19, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
What is grounding and why do we ground the system and equipment?
The term grounding is commonly used in the electrical industry to mean both “equipment grounding” and “system grounding”. Equipment grounding means the connection of earth ground to non-current carrying conductive materials… Read more
Sep 14, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Answer 20 questions correctly and prove you are good electrician
It’s not easy to be a good electrician, that’s for sure. Things you studied hard (or still studying) are gradually being forgotten, especially electrical formulas. Well, these 20 questions tend… Read more
Sep 02, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Basic measuring of resistance, voltage and current using digital multimeter
Digital multimeter has generally replaced the analog-type multimeter as the test device of choice for maintainers because they are easier to read, are often more compact and have greater accuracy…. Read more
Aug 15, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Challenge your electrician skills with these 15 questions
Whether you are professional or a novice in a field of electrical engineering, it’s always a good idea to challenge your electrician skills from time to time. This is your… Read more
Jul 25, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
The essentials of AC power transformers for students and beginners
AC power transformers are one of the keys to allowing widespread distribution of electric power as we see it today. Transformers efficiently convert electricity to higher voltage for long distance… Read more
Jul 15, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
The basics of power in alternating current circuits (you MUST NEVER forget)
In a DC circuit, the power is equal to the voltage times the current, or P=V×I. This is also true in an AC circuit when the alternating current and voltage… Read more
Jul 08, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
How do you become a master electrician?
There are a number of differences between the Journeyman test and the Master electrician exam. Generally speaking, the test for the Master electrician’s exam has more questions, lasts longer and… Read more
Jul 05, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
12 Basic Motor Types Used For Industrial Electric Drives
Almost all modern industrial and commercial undertakings employ electric drive in preference to mechanical drive because it possesses the following advantages : It is simple in construction and has less… Read more
Jun 21, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
6 Adjustable Tripping Settings of a Circuit Breaker You MUST Understand
There are (at least) six basic adjustable tripping settings (functions) you really should understand in order to fully understand how circuit breaker actually works. All these adjustable functions actually shape… Read more
Jun 10, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power distribution configurations with three 3-phase hot power lines
Power leaves the substation on three, three-phase “hot” power lines that are strung adjacent to highways or along local roads to points of use. All three phases share a single… Read more
Jun 01, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Every car has it – The Lundell generator with claw-pole rotor
Increasing comfort and safety in cars, trucks, and buses driven by combustion engines require more installed electric power on board. As of now, the Lundell generator (claw-pole rotor generator) is the… Read more
May 06, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi