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Author: Ver Pangonilo

A Filipino Engineer, Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) - Australia, and Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE - 1st Place April 1991) - Philippines with extensive experience in concept selection, front-end engineering, HV & LV detail design, construction, and commissioning of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Area electrical installations in water and wastewater pipeline and pumping facilities, offshore platforms, hydrocarbon process plants and pipelines including related facilities. Hazardous area classification and design certification (UEENEEM015B, UEENEEM016B, UEENEEM017B).
API / ATEX / IEC / IEEE / NFPA / Oil & Gas / PEC / Safety / Standards

Hazardous Area Earthing Requirements as per International and Philippine Standards

1. Introduction Hazardous areas-locations with explosive atmospheres due to gases, vapors, or dust-require meticulous earthing and bonding practices to ensure electrical safety. This article outlines the requirements for hazardous area …

IEC / IEEE / NFPA / PEC / PV Systems

Time for an Update: Why the Philippine Electrical Code Needs to Align with the Latest NEC Edition

Executive Summary The Philippine Electrical Code Part 1 – 2017 (PEC1:2017) has served as the national standard for electrical installations for nearly a decade. Modeled after the U.S. National Electrical …

Design / Protection / Variable Renewable Energy

Fault-Ride Through (FRT) in Renewable Energy Systems

1. Introduction The increasing integration of renewable energy sources (RES) such as wind and solar into power systems requires these sources to contribute to grid stability during disturbances. One critical …

Maintenance / Safety

Operational Testing of High Voltage Electric Motors

1. Introduction High voltage (HV) electric motors-generally rated at 1kV and above-are critical assets in industrial and utility-scale applications. Their continuous, reliable performance is essential for plant productivity and safety. …

Protection / PV Systems / Variable Renewable Energy

Protection Philosophy for Renewable Energy Integration

Aligned with IEC and IEEE Standards 1. Introduction The integration of Renewable Energy Systems (RES), such as Photovoltaic (PV) solar power, Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS), and Battery Energy Storage …

Protection Relay
Artificial Intellegence / Protection / Technology

Trends and Impacts of Artificial Intelligence in Electrical Power System Protection

  1. Introduction The transformation of modern power systems-driven by the proliferation of renewable energy, decentralized generation, and smart grid technologies-necessitates more adaptive and intelligent protection mechanisms. Artificial Intelligence (AI) …

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