What is a trip free circuit breaker?
Definition A trip-free circuit breaker is a type of circuit breaker that cannot be forcibly held closed (or in the “on” position) during an overcurrent or fault condition. In simpler …
A Safety Measure Taken for Granted
There is a saying that “experience is the worst teacher, test comes first before the lesson”. This is true in every aspect. In electrical engineering design, earthing or grounding is …
Industrial Power System Design – Selection of System Voltage
Selecting the appropriate system voltage for an industrial power system is crucial. The system voltage impacts the system’s efficiency, equipment size, protection considerations, and overall cost. The process is not …
Global Marketability of Filipino Engineers and Other Professionals
The Reality In more than three (3) decades working with several companies in several countries, I have observed that in general, Filipino Engineers and other professionals overseas, despite having the …
Investment in Solar Power, Is It Worth It?
The energy from the sun or solar power is one of the Green energy sources. Green energy, also known as renewable energy or clean energy, refers to energy that comes …
Flame Retardant and Flame Resistant Cables – Differences, Applications and Standards
Application Flame retardant cables and fire resistant cables are both designed to withstand specific fire-related hazards, but they serve different primary purposes. Flame retardant cables are designed to prevent the …