Kelvin’s Law and Minimum Conductor Size
What is Kelvin’s Law? Kelvin’s Law, also known as Kelvin’s Minimum Conductor Size Law, is a principle in Electrical Engineering to determine the optimal size of electrical conductors electrical power …
Voltage Selection Guide for Electric Power Transmission Line as to Load and Distance
General As Electrical Engineers, there will be a time in our professional careers that we will be tasks to perform options selections in transmission lines. We should be able to …
Selection of the Insulation Level for Power Cables
Insulation Level General Categories Selection of the appropriate insulation level for power cables depends on the phase-to-phase voltage and two general categories shown below: 100% Voltage Level. Cables in this …
Power Cable Shielding – Benefits, Types and Requirements
Power cable shielding is crucial for ensuring safety,electromagnetic interference (EMI), and overall performance, especially at higher voltage levels. Key considerations in power cable shielding (1) Safety. Shielding helps ensure that …
Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Selection Criteria
The selection of any low voltage circuit breaker, for any given duty, is ultimately based on an assessment of its ability to perform the following basic functions: To carry the …
Electrical Static Charges and the Need for Bonding
What are Static Charges? Static electricity refers to the accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects. It occurs when two materials come into contact and then separate, transferring …