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Nov 15, 20224 min read

Line to Line Faults

Introduction - Line to line faults are a common type of short circuit event on a power system. During line to line faults, one phase...

Nov 3, 20224 min read

Relaying Schemes and ANSI Device Numbers

Relaying and protection can be confusing-REALLY CONFUSING. Elaborate new ways to protect power systems are being invented every day. And,...

Nov 3, 20224 min read

Single Line to Ground Faults

Introduction - Single line to ground faults are the most common type of fault in a power system. On overhead transmission and...

Oct 3, 20223 min read

Project Timeline and Key Deliverables

When designing and building an electrical power system, getting the steps in the right order is one of the most important parts. Working...

Sep 28, 20224 min read

Harmonics and Fourier Series

Overview - AC power systems operate at a nominal frequency. In the United States, this is 60 Hertz. In other parts of the world 50 Hertz...

Sep 8, 20222 min read

Electrical Commissioning

Your project is almost built! Raceways are installed and cables are pulled. What now? Do we terminate the cables and walk away? Not...

Aug 29, 20223 min read

The CEC vs. the NEC

In North America, there are three main electrical codes: The National Electrical Code (NEC), used in the United States Norma Oficial...

Aug 29, 20222 min read

Breaker Failure Protection

Introduction - Suppose you've got a power distribution system with some loads fed from a source. But then, OH NO!! A fault takes place on...

Aug 1, 20222 min read

Technical and Professional Writing Tips

The most important skill for an engineer isn't math or computer programming. It's not even technical. More important than anything else...

Jul 25, 20224 min read

Generators (NEC 445)

Basics - Generators have been the backbone of the electrical grid for as long as the grid has been around. Other than solar energy, all...