Energy and Power
The magic that isolation transformer uses to suppress transients and noise
Transformers are not perfect. Transients and noise (radio-frequency and low-level spikes) normally pass through transformers, not only by way of the magnetic lines of flux between the primary and the… Read more
Jul 21, 2021 | By Edvard
Electric Motor
Six methods to control the flow of harmonic currents and decrease harmonic distortion limits
The first technique to control harmonic-related problems in the industry involved substantial use of single-tuned filters to offer a low-impedance path to harmonic currents. Interestingly, it is not difficult to… Read more
Jul 19, 2021 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
The difference in how series and shunt capacitors regulate the voltage and reactive power flows
At a casual look, a capacitor seems to be a pretty boring and unsophisticated device, that is, two metal plates separated by a dielectric insulating material. Couldn’t be simpler than… Read more
Jun 21, 2021 | By Edvard
Cables
Dos, don’ts and precautions in wiring cables and conductors inside low-voltage switchboard
To be clear from the very beginning of this article, there is no standard model for wiring low voltage switchboards and panelboards. However, for the wide variety of installations and… Read more
Apr 26, 2021 | By Edvard
Electrical Lectures
Top ten courses on EEP Academy for electrical engineers, technicians and students
Learning and studying have never been easier than nowadays. Since we started the EEP Academy, there are thousands of electrical engineers, students, technicians, and many others who are literally hungry… Read more
Mar 31, 2021 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
A few practical ways to determine required reactive energy compensation for a power system
This article will shed some light on how adding capacitors gives the distribution system the necessary reactive power to return the power factor to the required level. Capacitors act as… Read more
Mar 01, 2021 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
The art of load shedding and online applications in a power system under an emergency state
Load shedding is a controllable reduction of a predetermined amount of the load power consumption according to specific shedding criteria. The predetermined amount of load to be shed is traditionally… Read more
Feb 24, 2021 | By Mohamed EL-Shimy
Energy and Power
How to measure power quality? What devices should you use and what to measure?
Measuring power quality and finding a bugbear in the network which is messing with the power are considered a highly paid job. Every electrical network and its problems with harmonics,… Read more
Jan 18, 2021 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
Hey engineers, wish you a happy and normal new year, 2021!
Just a short note from me today, the end of this crazy year. I’d like to wish you a normal and happy New Year on behalf of myself and everyone… Read more
Dec 30, 2020 | By Edvard
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Ten most dangerous mistakes in the operation of low voltage switchgear (you should be aware of)
The Association of Steam and Electric Apparatus Owners (APAVE) generally classifies low-voltage equipment as any equipment that requires a rating of ≤ 1000 volts to operate. With a majority of…...
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Dec 28, 2020 | By Ezeala Winner
Electric Motor
Troubleshooting the most typical winding problems of three phase electric motors
It’s always important to identify the real cause of burned windings and not just to replace the electric motor. Motor windings have a different appearance in all these failure situations:… Read more
Dec 21, 2020 | By Edvard
Energy and Power
Your Cyber Monday in EEP! Save Big on Premium Membership and Video Courses
Hello, hope all is well with you! It’s our pleasure to share with you two Cyber Monday deals for our new electrical engineers, expiring on December 3rd: 20% on EEP… Read more
Nov 26, 2020 | By Edvard
Electric Motor
The most used types of single-phase motors in the world
You should know that single-phase motors are rarely rated above 5 kW. Fractional-kilowatt motors, most of which are single-phase, account for 80−90% of the total number of motors manufactured and… Read more
Nov 23, 2020 | By Edvard
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Why remote racking of LV/MV circuit breakers is a smart investment but so rare to see?
Circuit breaker racking is one of the most prominent exercises in the power system that exposes an operator to risk. A sudden malfunction during the racking process can induce catastrophic…...
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Oct 19, 2020 | By Bishal Lamichhane
Energy and Power
Eight fuse characteristics you must consider when designing protection circuits
Fuses were the first type of protection to be used, and they still have a place in numerous applications. Although they do not have the flexibility of adjustment and resetting… Read more
Sep 16, 2020 | By Edvard
