With theĀ expansionĀ of electric power inĀ today's world, electrical power systemsĀ are exposed to manyĀ criticalĀ conditionsĀ like overvoltages and voltage surges due to lightning strikesĀ orĀ abrupt switching conditions. The main concern isĀ theĀ overvoltage...
The shortĀ circuitĀ isĀ essentiallyĀ an abnormal conditionĀ within a power system in which aĀ heavy amount of current flows through the circuit.
A short circuit usually occurs as a result of a fault in a power system. The fault may be a
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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, 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
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We often hear the term 'Power Factor' in electrical power systems.Ā 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,Ā calculations a...
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 asĀ gr...
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
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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.Ā
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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...
There are various types of transformer, each with its own applicable usage. However, the main objective of using them is the same ā transforming electrical power from one type to another.Ā
In this blog, we will aim at enlightening the readers about
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