Energy and Power
Technology Innovation Is Everybody’s Business!
For close to 10,000 years, science and technology have been at the heart of economic growth and social prosperity. From the agricultural revolution to the information revolution, advances in society have been underpinned by new discoveries and their innovative use… Read more
Feb 18, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Lighting
What Light Source To Choose?
One of the first decisions in the design of a good lighting system is the choice of a light source. A number of light sources are available, each with its own unique combination of operating characteristics. A few of the… Read more
Feb 17, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
SCADA
iFIX Scada Features
iFIX offers a robust SCADA engine, rich set of connectivity options, open architecture and highly scalable and distributed networking model. Used in a variety of applications across diverse industries, it is ideally suited for applications as simple as typical HMI… Read more
Feb 15, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Environment
Building a sustainable future in a technology-dependent world
For thousands of years, humanity developed on the back of technology innovation. Through our inventiveness, we have thrown off the shackles of evolution and forged our own destiny. The process has not been a smooth one – disease, pollution and… Read more
Feb 14, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Hydropower
Few Facts About Three Gorges Dam
The Three Gorges Dam is the world’s largest hydropower project and most notorious dam. The massive project sets records for number of people displaced (more than 1.2 million), number of cities and towns flooded (13 cities, 140 towns, 1,350 villages),… Read more
Feb 12, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Lighting
What is the vertical illuminance?
Vertical illuminance is a component of lighting design that is vitally important to architecture. Its primary purpose is to make spatial proportions and spatial limits visible. The opposite is the conventional horizontal illuminance, which is frequently the result of a… Read more
Feb 11, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
News
World’s largest wind turbine blade developed by Alstom and LM Wind Power
Global leader in power generation equipment and services, Alstom, and LM Wind Power, leading wind turbine blade supplier, have entered a strategic partnership to develop the world’s longest wind turbine blade ever produced. The new blade is a unique development… Read more
Feb 10, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Solar Power
Photovoltaic Module Interconnections
Copper conductors are recommended for almost all photovoltaic system wiring. Copper conductors have lower voltage drops and better resistance to corrosion than other types of comparably sized conductor materials. Aluminum or copper-clad aluminum wires can be used in certain applications,… Read more
Feb 10, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Electrical Engineering Job – How to Find It?
Finding a job is not always as easy as expected. This article will list a few places to look for jobs in the field of electrical engineering. Contact electrical engineering firms in your area. Even if they do not advertise… Read more
Feb 09, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
AC Vs. DC
What’s this thing about AC anyway? A little history lesson might be in order. It all started when Edison built the first incandescent bulb and the power station to light it. A big disadvantage of DC electricity immediately revealed itself:… Read more
Feb 08, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
Risk and Consequences Of Transformer Fire
The risk of a catastrophic fire with a properly inspected, tested, and maintained transformer is small. Proper maintenance and thorough testing of the transformer will prevent or detect many events that could lead to explosion and/or fire. However, unforeseen events… Read more
Feb 07, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Electrically Held Contactors – Siemens
Most lighting and heating applications require a contactor to control the loads. One type of contactor is an electrically held contactor, which is similar to a magnetic starter. Unlike a magnetic starter, however, a lighting and heating contactor is designed… Read more
Feb 05, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Low Voltage
Form of separation 2 – Requirements
Form 2 defines overall assemblies which are enclosed to provide protection against contact with any internal live parts or components, and where there is internal separation of the busbars from functional units. The following general conditions apply; Busbars are separated… Read more
Feb 04, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Cables
Electrical Wire – How It’s Made
Wikipedia: Electrical wiring in general refers to insulated conductors used to carry electricity, and associated devices. This article describes general aspects of electrical wiring as used to provide power in buildings and structures, commonly referred to as building wiring. Cant… Read more
Feb 03, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
The Advantages Of Maintaining A High Power Factor
A high power factor eliminates penalty dollars imposed when operating with a low power factor. For many years, most utilities demanded a minimum of 85% power factor as an average for each monthly billing. Now many of these same utilities… Read more
Feb 03, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
