Lockout Tagout
As stated by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration OSHA, Lockout Tagout or LOTO are a set of specific practices and procedures to safeguard employees from the unexpected energization or startup of machinery and equipment, or the release o...
Load Flow Analysis by AllumiaX
Load flow, also known as Power Flow Analysis, is an essential method to examine the problems occurring in the power systems network or grid.
Load flow Analysis is performed to determine the state of the equipment present in the network in order
...Power Factor - An Overview
We often hear the term 'Power Factor' in electrical power systems. But, how do we define 'Power Factor' in an electrical world?
In this article, we will be discussing power factor in detail including its significance, adversity, calculations a...
Current Transformer
This current transformer is an essential part of the power system. The basics of the current transformer including construction, applications, working principles are going to be discussed in this article. Moreover, some practical aspects such as gr...
Short Circuit and System Protection Studies with AllumiaX
AllumiaX helps commercial and industrial facilities overcome the challenges of a rapidly growing industry by offering short circuit and arc flash hazard studies. Let's take a moment to learn about the significance of power system studies collectivel
...AC vs DC Which Is More Dangerous?
Many people argue over the intensity of AC and DC. Let us help you find out which of the two is more dangerous and why.
We will further discuss the reasons of electric shock, dangerous levels of ac and dc and their hazardous effect on our bodies.
...OSHA VIOLATIONS
OSHA is responsible for protection of workers including their health, safety at work, and managing healthy environment. OSHA has set standards for major safety concerns, and employers and employee must comply with the rules and regulations so everyone...
Types of Transformer
There are various types of transformer, each with its own applicable usage. However, the main objective of using them is the same – transforming electrical power from one type to another.
In this blog, we will aim at enlightening the readers about
...OSHA Safety Measures To Protect Workers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States, Under the Department of Labor and was created by congress in 1971. OSHA is responsible for protection of workers including their health, safety at work, and
...All about Electrical Grounding Systems!
In this blog we will cover the Need of electrical grounding system, its importance, types of grounded system, common methods and the factors that effects the grounded system installation, safety tips etc. Simply, this blog is all about Electrical G
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Abdur Rehman, PE
Author
Abdur Rehman is a professional electrical engineer with more than eight years of experience working with equipment from 208V to 115kV in both the Utility and Industrial & Commercial space. He has a particular focus on Power Systems Protection & Engineering Studies....
He earned his BSEE & MSEE from Washington State University in 2013 & 2017 respectively and an Engineering Technology Management degree in 2021.
Abdur Rehman is the CEO and co-founder of allumiax.com and creator of GeneralPAC by AllumiaX. He has been actively involved in various roles in the IEEE Seattle Section, IEEE PES Seattle, IEEE Region 6, and IEEE MGA.
Abdur Rehman is a board member of CordobaAcademy.org and enjoys local community volunteering. All AllumiaX blogs are special because of his love to share knowledge in the most intuitive way possible.
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