Electrical engineering guides, research studies and papers

Electrical books and guides

Electrical engineering is a field of engineering  that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics  and electromagnetism. Many companies and industry experts has been releasing technical books and guides in order to spread their knowledge, so they are all here, presented for you.

Introduction to energy generation

Prior to the discovery of Faraday’s Laws of electromagnetic discussion, electrical power was available from batteries with limited voltage and current levels. Although complicated in construction, D.C. generators were developed first to generate power in bulk.

However, due to limitation of the D.C. machine to generate voltage beyond few hundred volts, it was not economical to transmit large amount of power over a long distance. For a given amount of power, the current magnitude (I = P/V), hence section of the copper conductor will be large.

In later half of eighties, in nineteenth century, it was proposed to have a power system with 3-phase, 50 Hz A.C generation, transmission and distribution networks.

Once A.C. system was adopted, transmission of large power (MW) at higher transmission voltage become a reality by using transformers. Level of voltage could be changed virtually to any other desired level with transformers – which was hitherto impossible with D.C system.

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A practical handbook for reading and analysing electrical drawings and diagrams

After reading and studying this handbook, electricians (or would-be electricians) will have a firm grasp on the many symbols used in electrical diagrams. In particular, you will understand how to… Read more

Mar 27, 2023

A guide to cable fault localization in railways

The long distance underground cables are the nerves of a Railway Signaling or Telecom system. If the cables connected with the system are healthy and free from any defect, it… Read more

Jan 04, 2023

Electrical Power Notes and Formulas For Students

This document represents a crib sheet of all the pertinent formulas and information associated with the courses of Graham Van Brunt, the professional electrical engineer and an instructor at EEP… Read more

Dec 19, 2022

Electrical systems in power plants you MUST know about

Without having knowledge about electrical equipment, power generation from the power plant is difficult to understand. Hence it is necessary to have an idea about the role of electrical equipment…. Read more

Nov 15, 2021

What is transient recovery voltage and how does it affect circuit breakers

It’s important to understand that transient is associated with every change of state of a circuit. Transient recovery voltage thus is transient across a circuit breaker. Transient recovery voltages are… Read more

Sep 29, 2021

Filter networks for electrical engineering

A filter is a network designed to pass signals having frequencies within certain bands (called pass-bands) with little attenuation, but greatly attenuates signals within other bands (called attenuation bands or… Read more

May 05, 2021

Synchronous machines (generator and motor) in a nutshell

In a synchronous generator, a DC current is applied to the rotor winding, which produces a rotor magnetic field. The rotor of the generator is then turned by a prime… Read more

Feb 19, 2021

A symmetrical component study of earth faults in power transformers in parallel

The behaviour of transformers in parallel under earth fault conditions is governed largely by the neutral point earthing of the circuit in which the fault occurs. The current and voltage… Read more

Nov 11, 2020

Good practices in the design and installation of a facility ground system

Grounding is defined as a conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, by which an electric circuit or equipment is connected to the earth or to some conducting body of relatively… Read more

Oct 28, 2020

The essentials of harmonic filtering techniques

This example is aimed at illustrating the reduction of THDV using a high-pass filter in an installation. High-pass filter is used to control a resonant condition. The example describes another… Read more

Sep 30, 2020

What is harmonic distortion in a power system, and how to minimize the impacts

The transformer station feeds a large modern mechanical industry, divided in two parts fed by separate transformers. The phase voltage and phase current were monitored to the 20 MVA part… Read more

Sep 14, 2020

A practical handbook for electrical engineers (beginners)

The major types of equipment found in most transmission and distribution substations are discussed in this handbook. The purpose, function, design characteristics, and key properties are all explained. After the… Read more

Mar 30, 2020

Calculation of short-circuit withstand current rating for low voltage switchgear

Short-circuit current rating (SCCR) is the maximum short-circuit current a component or assembly can safely withstand when protected by a specific overcurrent protective device(s) or for a specified time. Short-circuit… Read more

Jan 22, 2020

The basic electrical engineering course for first-year students

This basic electric engineering course is common to first-year branches of studying. At the end of the course the student is expected to know the fundamental of electrical engineering as… Read more

Jan 13, 2020

Fault calculation methods for industrial and commercial power systems

There are two major problems that can occur in electrical systems: these are open circuits and short circuits. Of the two, the latter is the most dangerous because it can… Read more

Dec 25, 2019